BOOM! Salva turned and looked. Behind him a huge black cloud of smoke rose. Flames darted out of its base. Overhead a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird. How do the sentences above contribute to the rising action of the story?

They establish a threatening tone.

They explain why it is important to get a good education.

Salva froze. All he could see was the gun's barrel, black and gleaming, as it moved toward his face. The sensory language used above reveals what?

How threatened Salva feels by the rebels.

How annoyed Salva is with the rebels.

The great respect Salva feels toward the rebels.

Read paragraph 29 of the selection. The soldier was holding the gun with only one hand. He was not aiming it; he was using it to lift Salva’s chin so he could get a better look at his face . In what way does the paragraph help the reader understand the story events?

It helps the reader visualize what is happening to Salva.

It reveals what guns look like.

It helps the reader visualize Salva’s family.

It explains that the rebel would never really shoot anyone.

How does the wartime setting influence Salva’s behavior?

He accepts the responsibilities of an adult.

He cries a lot and feels sorry for himself.

He appears to be more confused than he is.

He acts out of anger and wants revenge.

Nobody. Nothing. They had left him. He was alone. The last lines of the story show what?

How bleak and hopeless Salva's situation seems.

That Salva has a well thought out plan.

That Salva is going to give up and join the rebels.

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Unit 5: A Long Walk to Water

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

RL.6.4, RL.5.3, RI.2.1

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20 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

As the jet suddenly ___ to the left, the passengers tightly gripped their armrests.

survived

scurried

collapsed

veered

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

As the recess bell rang, the children ___to the door.

scurried

veered

collapsed

confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The nurse _____ in her bed exhausted after a busy twelve hour shift at the hospital.

veered

scurried

collapsed

worried

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Why did Salva begin to run?

because he was being chased

because he was late for school

because he wanted to be in better shape

because he saw and heard an explosion

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which word best describes this selection?

angry

fearful

excited

hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of the following is an example of a collapse?

a falling building

a stack of bills

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of the following would cause most people to hesitate?

having an ice cream cone

skydiving

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Unit 5: A Long Walk to Water

20 questions

As the jet suddenly ___ to the left, the passengers tightly gripped their armrests.

As the recess bell rang, the children ___to the door.

The nurse _____ in her bed exhausted after a busy twelve hour shift at the hospital.

Why did Salva begin to run?

Which word best describes this selection?

Which of the following is an example of a collapse?

Which of the following would cause most people to hesitate?

Which of the following is an example of scurry?

Which would someone shoulder?

BOOM!
Salva turned and looked. Behind him a huge black cloud of smoke rose. Flames darted out of its base. Overhead a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird.
How do the sentences above contribute to the rising action of the story?

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Unit 5: A Long Walk to Water

20 questions

As the jet suddenly ___ to the left, the passengers tightly gripped their armrests.

As the recess bell rang, the children ___to the door.

The nurse _____ in her bed exhausted after a busy twelve hour shift at the hospital.

Why did Salva begin to run?

Which word best describes this selection?

Which of the following is an example of a collapse?

Which of the following would cause most people to hesitate?

Which of the following is an example of scurry?

Which would someone shoulder?

BOOM!Salva turned and looked. Behind him a huge black cloud of smoke rose. Flames darted out of its base. Overhead a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird.How do the sentences above contribute to the rising action of the story?

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BOOM!
Salva turned and looked. Behind him a huge black cloud of smoke rose. Flames darted out of its base. Overhead a jet plane veered away like a sleek evil bird.
How do the sentences above contribute to the rising action of the story?