Kensuke's Kingdom

What does the word sparsely mean in the sentence below?

The desert is sparsely populated because it is hard to live in its hot, dry climate.

• Usually

• Thinly

• Easily

• Quickly

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does the word rigid mean in the sentence below?

The cartilage that shapes a person's ear is not as rigid as bone.

• Thin

• Stiff

• White

• Smooth

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What does the word venture mean in the sentence below?

The hikers turned on their flashlights and ventured into the cave.

• Entered in spited of risk

• Looked inside

• Studied from afar

• Carefully avoided

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word permeated mean in the sentence below?

The smell of bread baking permeated the entire house.

• Pierced

• Invaded

• Disappeared from

• Spread throughout

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word defy mean in the sentence below?

The magician claimed he could defy gravity by making a person float.

• Show or expose

• Create or produce

• Go against or challenge

• Control or command

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Michael and Stella came to the island because they--

• fell overboard from a boat and washed up onto the beach

• were dropped off on the beach by sailors on a Chinese junk

• were lost at sea and came to the island when they saw a beacon

• swam to the island because Michael wanted to see the orangutans

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Michael crosses Kensuke's line in the sand to show that he--

• is not afraid of the dangers in the sea

• plans to become the boss of the island

• wants to be Kensuke's friend and equal

• will no longer let Kensuke control him

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the effect of Michael's yelling and thrashing in the sea?

• Michael's dog runs to Kensuke for help.

• People on a passing Chinese junk ignore him.

• A jellyfish is drawn to the commotion and attacks.

• Michael becomes so exhausted that he passes out.

Based on the events in the story, Kensuke probably forbids Michael from going into the sea because he wants to keep Michael from--

• having fun

• getting hurt

• catching fish

• getting away

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What happens when Michael's fingers first move after the attack?

• Kensuke shows Michael a painting.

• The orangutans peer inside the cave.

• Stella sticks her cold nose into Michael's ear.

• Kensuke smiles at Michael for the first time.

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