The Stranger

Why is the stranger confused about simple things like buttons and steam?

• The stranger lost his memory in the accident.

• The family's buttons and steam was different.

• The stranger is an alien from space.

• The stranger is not a normal human.

Which of the following is a MAIN IDEA (not a detail) of the story?

• The thermometer was stuck at the bottom after the stranger used it.

• The room became cold when the stranger blew on his soup.

• A stranger stays with a family, and unexpected things happen with the weather.

• The stranger did not sweat after working all day with a pitchfork.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is a DETAIL (not a main idea) of the story?

• The stranger stares at a group of geese flying south for the winter.

• The story takes place in a farm in what appears to be the not-so-distant past.

• A stranger stays with a family, and unexpected things happen with the weather.

• A stranger causes mysterious events, which shows he is usually somewhere else at that time of year.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Who is this guy?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

Why does the stranger stare at the geese?

• The geese are not usually around when he is around.

• He does not like the way the geese look.

• The stranger is fascinated by all animals.

• The geese seemed to be communicating with the stranger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why does the stranger leave?

• He is unable to speak with the family.

• He has a responsibility.

• His family is calling for him.

• He is starting to get hurt.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Aw, the stranger left. Would you have traveled with him? Explain why.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What shows that the stranger is harmless?

• His interaction with the doctor.

• His interaction with the family.

• His interaction with the rabbits.

• His interaction with the family AND the rabbits.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.4.1

All of the following are clues about the stranger's other identity EXCEPT—

• sweating

• the thermometer

• dancing

• rabbits

• weather

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1