(2024) Pax by Sara Pennypacker Benchmark

Instructions

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 —

RL.IT.6.3

5

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?

L.VL.6.3.A

8

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

RL.IT.6.3

8

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

RL.TS.6.4

8

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?

L.VL.6.3.C

8

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

RL.PP.6.5

8

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

RL.IT.6.3

8

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

RL.IT.6.3

8

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 —

RL.IT.6.3

8

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

RL.CR.6.1

8

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

RL.CR.6.1

10

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 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 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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —