Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences (3 points each)
Question 1
1.
Why do you think Stone Fox started off slowly?
Question 2
2.
While Little Willy was celebrating his grandfather's improved health, what was happening to the other racers?
Question 3
3.
How did the race change once they were in town?
Word Study
An adjective describes a noun. An adverb describes a verb (how an action was done)
Directions: Read the following sentences and fill in each blank with the correct adjective or adverb. (1 point each)
Question 4
4.
Question 5
5.
Question 6
6.
Question 7
7.
Question 8
8.
Question 9
9.
Thinking about the story
Directions: Answer the following question with a complete sentence. (3 points total)
Question 10
10.
Little Willy got so excited seeing his grandfather at the window that he forgot to pay attention to the other racers, including Stone Fox. How will this mistake affect the outcome of the race?
The cold wind pressed against his face, causing his good eye to shut almost _____________ .
good
effortlessly
silently
completely
The trail along South Road was ______________ straight and very smooth and Stone Fox was sure to close the gap.
magnificent
silently
good
completely
It was ___________ to see with one good eye.
practically
good
difficult
silently
Little Willy still has a ________________ lead.
good
difficult
completely
silently
The five Samoyeds looked __________________________ as they moved _________________ across the snow.
completely
magnificent
difficult
effortlessly
Stone Fox kept gaining. ______________ . Steadily.