Brian's Winter Ch. 8-12

As winter approaches, how does the weather start to change? (Select two that apply).

• The temperature slowly starts to increase.

• The temperature starts to decrease steadily.

• It rains continuously.

• The leaves on the trees in the forest all change color.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Reread the text. "To death, he thought, the truth sliding in like a snake. I could freeze to death." What type of figurative language is the author using?

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

• idiom

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What article of clothing did Brian make using the deer hide?

• He made socks.

• He made a type of moccasin or boot.

• He made a new windbreaker.

• He made pants.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

While Brian was sleeping, he was awakened by the sudden silence outside. There was no rain, no wind, no animals making their usual sounds. What had caused this change?

• All the animals had finally left.

• The rain was gone because it had all turned into snow.

• Brian had lost his hearing momentarily.

• He was actually just dreaming that this had occurred.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Brian was amazed at how beautiful everything had looked covered in the snow. What was the major word he used to describe it?

• white

• epic

• bright

• clean

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Brian decided it was best to do what after the first snowfall had arrived?

• It was best to use the restroom.

• It was best to go back to sleep.

• He thought he should probably hunt.

• He thought it was best if he shoveled all of the snow out of the way.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What animal left tiny little tracks in the snow that Brian observed?

• a rabbit

• a duckling

• a snake

• a mouse

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

After observing the tiny tracks in the snow, Brian realized it was a good idea to hunt right now because...

• he would be able to see the tracks of all the animals and follow them easily.

• it was still light outside.

• the snow had started to melt.

• all the animals decided to go out and play in the freshly fallen snow.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which weapon did Brian NOT take with him on his first hunt in the snow?

• the hatchet

• the large war bow and arrows

• the butane lighter

• the rifle

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was Brian so distracted while on his first hunt?

• He was having a hard time focusing because he couldn't stop thinking about his parents.

• He was daydreaming about having a girlfriend.

• He was amazed at how beautiful the scenery was now that everything was covered in the crisp, clean snow.

• He couldn't concentrate because he wasn't feeling well.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1