Unit 2 Week 3 and 4 Comprehension Test

For problems 1-6, base your answers off of the passage "The Spider Monkey and the Marmoset."

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Which sentence from the passage includes an example of personification?

“Spider Monkey loved to spend his days swinging through the trees, eating as much fruit as his belly could hold.” (paragraph 1)

“The generous trees provided Spider Monkey with lots of delicious fruit.”

(paragraph 1)

“So, Marmoset saved two bites of fruit for every bite he ate.”

(paragraph 2)

“Not long after this, Marmoset and Spider Monkey noticed the fruit

drooping on the branches, until, one day, great numbers of fruit fell off

the branches and plummeted to the ground.” (paragraph 5)

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How is the rainforest setting important to the story? Support your answer
with evidence from the passage.

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3a. What is the theme of the passage?

Life is meant to be enjoyed.

Save yourself in emergencies.

Be prepared for future events.

Plan only if something bad happens.

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3b. Choose which sentence from the passage that supports your answer to part 3a.
A “Spider Monkey’s mouth hung open, speechless, for he was not
expecting this from his friend. B Slowly, he turned to walk away from
Marmoset. C As he swung through the trees, in search of food, he thought
of Marmoset’s words. D ‘Maybe,’ he thought, ‘I should save at least one
bite for every bite I eat.’” (paragraph 11)

A. “Spider Monkey’s mouth hung open, speechless, for he was not expecting this from his friend.

B. Slowly, he turned to walk away from Marmoset.

C. As he swung through the trees, in search of food, he thought of Marmoset’s words.

D. ‘Maybe,’ he thought, ‘I should save at least one bite for every bite I eat.’” (paragraph 11)

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Which sentence from the passage supports the theme that we can learn
from events in the past?

“The elder marmosets spoke of times when finding fruit was difficult.” (paragraph 2)

“Soon, Marmoset’s storage place was full, and Marmoset smiled with contentment.” (paragraph 4)

“Then he remembered the storage place of his friend, Marmoset.” (paragraph 7)

“Spider Monkey swung through the trees to find Marmoset, who was resting near his storage place.” (paragraph 8)

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Which two sentences from the passage show how the setting causes a
conflict in the story?

“In the rainforests of Brazil lived two friends, Spider Monkey and Marmoset.” (paragraph 1)

“Sometimes, the fruit would get a terrible disease, or cruel, vicious winds would whip through the branches and knock the fruit to the ground.” (paragraph 2)

“But in a short time, Spider Monkey realized that the rainforest no longer offered enough fruit to fill his belly.” (paragraph 6)

“Marmoset turned from Spider Monkey and took his place in front of the entrance to the storage place, setting up his position as guard in front of the food.” (paragraph 10)

“As he swung through the trees, in search of food, he thought of Marmoset’s words.” (paragraph 11)

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Select two words from paragraph 11 that show personification.

For problems 7-10, base your answers off of the passage "Going Camping."

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What are two ways in which the author uses a sequence text structure?

by stating the claim that camping is fun

by comparing different types of camp sites

by including words such as “Now” and “After that”

by listing steps to putting together a camping tent

by giving solutions to many problems that might occur

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8a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“The right sleeping bag will wrap its arms around your body and insulate you
during cold nights.” (paragraph 4)
What does insulate mean as it is used in the sentence?

arrange

include

protect

relax

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8b. Which example of personification from the sentence is a clue to the answer
in Part A?

"sleeping bag"

"wrap its arms"

"your body"

"during cold nights"

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9a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“Can you imagine trying to set up a tent for the first time with the blustering
wind trying to yank the tent out of your hands?” (paragraph 5)
Which phrase from the sentence is an example of personification?

"Can you imagine trying"

"to set up a tent for the first time"

"wind trying to yank"

"test out of your hands"

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9b. What does the word blustering mean based on the personification in Part A?

creative

hidden

strong

unexpected

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Which sentence shows the author using sequence text structure.
A “Once you have practiced setting up the tent, it is time to pack the
right clothes. B Let’s be honest—getting dirty is part of the fun of camping.
C However, that does not mean you should only pack clothes that you
don’t mind getting filthy. D Limit the number of cotton items you pack.
E Wet cotton can make a person cold and miserable. F Speaking of cold,
make sure to pack a warm jacket and long underwear. G Warm socks are
essential, especially in the evening. H Although sandals or flip flops might
be okay around the campsite, make sure to pack sturdy boots in case you
want to go hiking.” (paragraph 7)

A. “Once you have practiced setting up the tent, it is time to pack the

right clothes.

B. Let’s be honest—getting dirty is part of the fun of camping.

C. However, that does not mean you should only pack clothes that you don’t mind getting filthy.

D. Limit the number of cotton items you pack.

E. Limit the number of cotton items you pack.

F. Speaking of cold, make sure to pack a warm jacket and long underwear.

G. Warm socks are essential, especially in the evening.

H. Although sandals or flip flops might be okay around the campsite, make sure to pack sturdy boots in case you want to go hiking.” (paragraph 7)

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Unit 2 Week 3 and 4 Comprehension Test

Which sentence from the passage includes an example of personification?

How is the rainforest setting important to the story? Support your answer
with evidence from the passage.

3a. What is the theme of the passage?

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme that we can learn
from events in the past?

Which two sentences from the passage show how the setting causes a
conflict in the story?

Select two words from paragraph 11 that show personification.

What are two ways in which the author uses a sequence text structure?

8a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“The right sleeping bag will wrap its arms around your body and insulate you
during cold nights.” (paragraph 4)
What does insulate mean as it is used in the sentence?

8b. Which example of personification from the sentence is a clue to the answer
in Part A?

9a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“Can you imagine trying to set up a tent for the first time with the blustering
wind trying to yank the tent out of your hands?” (paragraph 5)
Which phrase from the sentence is an example of personification?

9b. What does the word blustering mean based on the personification in Part A?

What are the themes of "The Spider Monkey and the Marmoset" and "Going Camping"? Explain how the themes are alike or different.

Which sentence from the passage includes an example of personification?

How is the rainforest setting important to the story? Support your answer
with evidence from the passage.

3a. What is the theme of the passage?

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme that we can learn
from events in the past?

Which two sentences from the passage show how the setting causes a
conflict in the story?

Select two words from paragraph 11 that show personification.

What are two ways in which the author uses a sequence text structure?

8a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“The right sleeping bag will wrap its arms around your body and insulate you
during cold nights.” (paragraph 4)
What does insulate mean as it is used in the sentence?

8b. Which example of personification from the sentence is a clue to the answer
in Part A?

9a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“Can you imagine trying to set up a tent for the first time with the blustering
wind trying to yank the tent out of your hands?” (paragraph 5)
Which phrase from the sentence is an example of personification?

9b. What does the word blustering mean based on the personification in Part A?

What are the themes of "The Spider Monkey and the Marmoset" and "Going Camping"? Explain how the themes are alike or different.

Unit 2 Week 3 and 4 Comprehension Test

Unit 2 Week 3 and 4 Comprehension Test

Which sentence from the passage includes an example of personification?

How is the rainforest setting important to the story? Support your answerwith evidence from the passage.

3a. What is the theme of the passage?

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme that we can learnfrom events in the past?

Which two sentences from the passage show how the setting causes aconflict in the story?

Select two words from paragraph 11 that show personification.

What are two ways in which the author uses a sequence text structure?

8a. Read this sentence from the passage.“The right sleeping bag will wrap its arms around your body and insulate youduring cold nights.” (paragraph 4)What does insulate mean as it is used in the sentence?

8b. Which example of personification from the sentence is a clue to the answerin Part A?

9a. Read this sentence from the passage.“Can you imagine trying to set up a tent for the first time with the blusteringwind trying to yank the tent out of your hands?” (paragraph 5)Which phrase from the sentence is an example of personification?

9b. What does the word blustering mean based on the personification in Part A?

What are the themes of "The Spider Monkey and the Marmoset" and "Going Camping"? Explain how the themes are alike or different.

Which sentence from the passage includes an example of personification?

How is the rainforest setting important to the story? Support your answerwith evidence from the passage.

3a. What is the theme of the passage?

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme that we can learnfrom events in the past?

Which two sentences from the passage show how the setting causes aconflict in the story?

Select two words from paragraph 11 that show personification.

What are two ways in which the author uses a sequence text structure?

8a. Read this sentence from the passage.“The right sleeping bag will wrap its arms around your body and insulate youduring cold nights.” (paragraph 4)What does insulate mean as it is used in the sentence?

8b. Which example of personification from the sentence is a clue to the answerin Part A?

9a. Read this sentence from the passage.“Can you imagine trying to set up a tent for the first time with the blusteringwind trying to yank the tent out of your hands?” (paragraph 5)Which phrase from the sentence is an example of personification?

9b. What does the word blustering mean based on the personification in Part A?

What are the themes of "The Spider Monkey and the Marmoset" and "Going Camping"? Explain how the themes are alike or different.

How is the rainforest setting important to the story? Support your answer
with evidence from the passage.

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme that we can learn
from events in the past?

Which two sentences from the passage show how the setting causes a
conflict in the story?

8a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“The right sleeping bag will wrap its arms around your body and insulate you
during cold nights.” (paragraph 4)
What does insulate mean as it is used in the sentence?

8b. Which example of personification from the sentence is a clue to the answer
in Part A?

9a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“Can you imagine trying to set up a tent for the first time with the blustering
wind trying to yank the tent out of your hands?” (paragraph 5)
Which phrase from the sentence is an example of personification?

How is the rainforest setting important to the story? Support your answer
with evidence from the passage.

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme that we can learn
from events in the past?

Which two sentences from the passage show how the setting causes a
conflict in the story?

8a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“The right sleeping bag will wrap its arms around your body and insulate you
during cold nights.” (paragraph 4)
What does insulate mean as it is used in the sentence?

8b. Which example of personification from the sentence is a clue to the answer
in Part A?

9a. Read this sentence from the passage.
“Can you imagine trying to set up a tent for the first time with the blustering
wind trying to yank the tent out of your hands?” (paragraph 5)
Which phrase from the sentence is an example of personification?