(2024) Pax by Sara Pennypacker Benchmark

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Directions: Read the selection in your Student Edition and choose the best answer to each question.

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_{Read this sentence from paragraph 1.}
^{He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.}
The word choice in the sentence emphasizes the —

fox’s ability to know where they are

fox’s dislike of being in the car

way the boy feels about the fox

way the fox feels about the woodlands

RL.IT.6.3

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The word sensitive comes from the Latin word sentire, which means “to feel or perceive.” What does sensitive mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

Able to understand how other animals feel

Able to have deep feelings or emotions

Able to perceive small changes in the environment

Able to see things for a long distance

L.VL.6.3.A

8

Which two inferences can be made from the information in paragraph 7?

The boy and his father will soon be separated.

The boy’s comfort is very important to the fox.

The fox’s comfort is very important to the boy.

The fox does not know the boy very well.

The boy is going somewhere away from home.

RL.IT.6.3

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Select two sentences that are supported by details in the selection.

The fox likes and trusts the boy’s father.

The fox and the boy share a close bond.

The boy is confused by the fox’s behavior.

The father is doing what’s best for the boy.

The fox is curious about the smells and sounds of nature.

RL.TS.6.4

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Which two statements can be determined about the fox from his reaction in paragraphs 10–11?

RL.IT.6.3

5

In paragraph 11, the Latin prefix dis- signifies what in the word displease?

Emphasis on

Same as

Opposite of

More of

L.VL.6.3.C

8

What is the point of view in paragraph 1 of the passage?

First person, from the boy’s perspective

First person, from the fox’s perspective

Third-person limited, from the fox’s perspective

Third-person omniscient, from the boy’s perspective

RL.PP.6.5

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The author’s word choice in paragraph 15 contributes to developing the fox’s character by demonstrating –

how helpless and frightened the fox is when he is alone

how the fox does not trust the boy completely

the fox’s nature to be silly and act carelessly

the fox’s loyalty and his loving attitude toward the boy

RL.IT.6.3

8

In paragraph 20, the author chooses words that illustrate the connection between the —

fox and the boy

fox and the birds

lightning and the fox

lightning and the birds

RL.IT.6.3

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_{This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.}
Part A The memory that the fox recalls in paragraph 20 suggests that he will —

play a game

soon see a bird

soon be free

catch a bird

RL.IT.6.3

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Part B Which excerpt from paragraph 20 best supports the answer to Part A?

His boy was waiting to play the game.

Hours upon hours he had watched birds from his pen . . .

. . . quivering at the sight of them slicing the sky . . .

The freedom of their flights always mesmerized him.

RL.CR.6.1

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Which detail first indicates to the fox that this car trip will be different from the others?

The boy’s suitcase beside them in the car

Unfamiliar scents from outside the car

The boy crying but not in pain

The boy not being as calm as usual

RL.CR.6.1

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What point of view is the story being told in and from whose perspective? What effect does the point of view have on the reader in paragraph 10? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

RL.CR.6.1

RL.PP.6.5

W.RW.6.7

(2024) Pax by Sara Pennypacker Benchmark

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.The word choice in the sentence emphasizes the —

He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.

The word sensitive comes from the Latin word sentire, which means “to feel or perceive.” What does sensitive mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

Which two inferences can be made from the information in paragraph 7?

Select two sentences that are supported by details in the selection.

Which two statements can be determined about the fox from his reaction in paragraphs 10–11?

In paragraph 11, the Latin prefix dis- signifies what in the word displease?

What is the point of view in paragraph 1 of the passage?

The author’s word choice in paragraph 15 contributes to developing the fox’s character by demonstrating –

In paragraph 20, the author chooses words that illustrate the connection between the —

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.Part A The memory that the fox recalls in paragraph 20 suggests that he will —

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part B Which excerpt from paragraph 20 best supports the answer to Part A?

Which detail first indicates to the fox that this car trip will be different from the others?

What point of view is the story being told in and from whose perspective? What effect does the point of view have on the reader in paragraph 10? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.The word choice in the sentence emphasizes the —

He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.

The word sensitive comes from the Latin word sentire, which means “to feel or perceive.” What does sensitive mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

Which two inferences can be made from the information in paragraph 7?

Select two sentences that are supported by details in the selection.

Which two statements can be determined about the fox from his reaction in paragraphs 10–11?

In paragraph 11, the Latin prefix dis- signifies what in the word displease?

What is the point of view in paragraph 1 of the passage?

The author’s word choice in paragraph 15 contributes to developing the fox’s character by demonstrating –

In paragraph 20, the author chooses words that illustrate the connection between the —

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.Part A The memory that the fox recalls in paragraph 20 suggests that he will —

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part B Which excerpt from paragraph 20 best supports the answer to Part A?

Which detail first indicates to the fox that this car trip will be different from the others?

What point of view is the story being told in and from whose perspective? What effect does the point of view have on the reader in paragraph 10? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

_{Read this sentence from paragraph 1.}
^{He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.}
The word choice in the sentence emphasizes the —

^{He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.}

_{This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.}
Part A The memory that the fox recalls in paragraph 20 suggests that he will —

_{This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.}

_{Read this sentence from paragraph 1.}
^{He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.}
The word choice in the sentence emphasizes the —

^{He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands.}

_{This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.}
Part A The memory that the fox recalls in paragraph 20 suggests that he will —

_{This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.}