Go Away Sun Quiz

Sun is an example of __________________in this story.

• a character

• a setting

• a plot

• a solution

What is Jackrabbit's problem in this story?

• The rock she wanted to lie on was too hot.

• She wanted to gather food without Sun around.

• She wanted to some shade to rest in.

• All the animals she wanted to eat were hiding.

When Sun moves behind the cottonwood trees, ______________________________

• He cools a rock for Rattlesnake

• He makes shade on the grass

• It begins to rain

• Kangaroo Rat gathers food

Which of the following event happens in the story?

• Sun begins to cry

• Kangaroo Rat tells Sun to go away

• Sun hides behind the mountains

• Rattlesnake tells Sun to go away

What causes Sun crying?

• Rattlesnake tells Sun to go away

• Rattlesnake can not find any shade to rest in

• Roadrunner tells Sun to go away

• The rock is too hot for Roadrunner to lie on

Because Sun cries, __________________________________

• Roadrunner tells Sun to go away

• Sun hides behind a cloud

• Jackrabbit lies down to rest

• Rain falls from the clouds

What does Sun do after Kangaroo Rat tells him to go away?

• He moves east.

• He cries.

• He disappears over the horizon.

• He moves west

Which words from the text help readers understand the meaning of horizon?

• behind the mountains

• shadows appeared

• small lizard that had come out

• cooling the desert floor

What caused Sun to peek up over the mountains in the east?

• Sun heard the animals asking him to return.

• Roadrunner told Sun to go away.

• Roadrunner wanted to gather food without Sun around.

• Sun's feelings were hurt.

What was the author's purpose for writing this book?

• to inform readers about the animals found in the deserts.

• to entertain readers with a story about how the Sun moves.

• to inform readers about how desert animals live

• to inform readers about how to stay cool when it is hot outside.