What did Brody admire in the clear water?

The gracefulness of the fish swimming

What struck Brody with inspiration while watching the fish?

The idea of building an underwater fish robot

The idea of a new fishing technique

The idea of changing his schedule

Why are the events in paragraph 1 important to the rising action of the story?

They establish Brody's main conflict.

They show that Brody is upset with his parents.

They provide a detailed description of Brody's temporary surroundings.

They convey background information about Brody's interests.

What does the author achieve by using exaggeration in this sentence from paragraph 18?

The author conveys that Brody wants to avoid outdoor activities for a very long time.

The author emphasizes how long it takes Brody and Uncle Stephen to climb the mountain.

The author implies that Brody will never forget his outdoor adventure with Uncle Stephen.

The author highlights that Brody is amazed by how much he has learned about nature.

In what way do Brody's conversations with his friends help develop the story's plot?

The conversations urge Brody to find a way to make his visit useful to his school work.

The conversations help Brody appreciate his experiences in the country.

The conversations make Brody understand how much he is needed by others.

The conversations cause Brody to feel worse by hearing about the fun he is missing.

In which sentence does the author's use of language best convey a comforting mood?

Instead, the silence enveloped him like a welcoming friend, inviting his imagination to wander. (paragraph 26)

After a long and bumpy ride, Uncle Stephen parked the car near a sparkling lake. (paragraph 20)

With little enthusiasm Brody also cast his line, swatting at pesky insects that swarmed all around him. (paragraph 21)

Brody cast his line again and thought about his uncle's response. (paragraph 24)

Based on paragraphs 12 through 15, what can the reader infer about Brody?

The text needed to answer this question is not provided in the image.

He and Uncle Stephen have different ideas about what is enjoyable.

He tries to avoid doing physical exercise whenever possible.

He is excited to get to know Uncle Stephen better.

Which sentence best supports the idea that Brody has a change of attitude about nature?

He had to swat away another bug, but he no longer felt annoyed. (paragraph 26)

When they reached the top of the mountain, Brody's one reward was a glimpse of an eagle circling in the skies. (paragraph 14)

"Can't leave you behind," Uncle Stephen told him, and Brody nodded his head, seeing no way out. (paragraph 19)

"Don't you ever get bored?" Brody finally blurted out. (paragraph 22)

What is the primary message the author conveys in the story?

It is important to spend quality time with family and friends.

It is important to relax and give yourself time to think.

People should find ways to bring nature into their everyday life.

People should try to discover new experiences to enjoy.

What is the best summary of the story?

Brody has to stay with his Uncle Stephen, and he misses his friends. Brody talks to Marisa and Jeffrey and discovers that they are doing activities that he typically enjoys. Later Brody goes hiking with Uncle Stephen, and then he works on a poem for his homework assignment. When he finishes, Brody and Uncle Stephen go fishing.

Brody spends a day indoors playing video games while his friends are outside.

Uncle Stephen takes Brody on a trip to the city to experience urban life.

Brody learns about nature from a book at the library without leaving his home.

What does Brody end up doing after seeing an eagle?

He writes about it for a poetry assignment.

He decides to join a robotics competition.

He gets an idea for a robotics competition.

He insists on going home early.

What did the narrator's family play one summer day?

B) A racing game with cardboard boats

What was the narrator's task in the game?

A) To invent their own cardboard boat

How did the narrator's boat perform in the race?

A) It zoomed past all the other boats

What unexpected role did the narrator's boat serve in the end?

C) It became a backyard fixture for birds

A) It became a fixture in the pond

B) It was recognized as a piece of art

Which sentences from the selection "Sticking to It" support the thesis that the two men were determined to make their invention succeed? Select TWO correct answers.

The two worked hard to convince others of the adhesive's usefulness. (paragraph 6)

It took them several more years to perfect the design, but finally, with the help of other scientists, they had it: a thin film of the special adhesive along just one side of a piece of paper. (paragraph 7)

Fry felt an "adrenaline rush" from the plans swirling in his head-he could use Silver's adhesive to stick bookmarks into the pages of his favorite books. (paragraph 5)

Yet few people were interested in microspheres. (paragraph 6)

How could something with such a weak adhesive be beneficial? (paragraph 6)

Read this information about the word persistence. This information helps the reader understand that the word persistence in paragraph 5 of the article "Sticking to It" means —

continuing even with setbacks or difficulty

giving up when faced with challenges

lacking determination and willpower

What does the introduction in the article "Sticking to It" help the reader understand about sticky notes?

They have more uses than is commonly thought.

They are a useful tool for developing skills.

They are used differently in different places.

They have had a major effect on people's lives.

What does the break between lines 4 and 5 in "An Unexpected Gift" help the reader understand?

A shift in tone from excitement to disappointment

A move away from people to the natural world

A change from general statements to particular events

A turn from addressing the reader to teaching a lesson

Lines 13 through 16 are important to the plot of the poem 'An Unexpected Gift' because that is when —

the speaker's perspective on his own success changes

the family decides how far the boats have to travel for the race

the speaker realizes the boat can work better as something else

the family members express their admiration for the speaker's boat

What is the most likely reason the author used a limited point of view in the poem 'An Unexpected Gift'?

To reveal how the speaker's feelings about the boat change

To show why the speaker wants to win the race

To illustrate why the speaker's interest is in nature

To portray how the speaker thinks through a difficult problem

Read lines 37 through 40 from the poem 'An Unexpected Gift.'

My boat became a backyard fixture not on our pond but in our tree;

My boat became a backyard fixture

not on our pond but in our tree;

The text is not visible in the image.

Which sentence from the article "Sticking To It" contains a SIMILAR idea about an object being used often?

Their impact is undeniable—roughly 50 billion sticky notes are manufactured in the United States each year. (paragraph 9)

It took them several more years to perfect the design, but finally, with the help of other scientists, they had it . . . (paragraph 7)

The men chose their company as a place to test their invention. (paragraph 8)

Indeed, sticky notes may be the most valuable "mistake" in invention history! (paragraph 9)

Use "Sticking to It" and "An Unexpected Gift" to answer this question. Both Silver in the article "Sticking to It" and the speaker in the poem "An Unexpected Gift" create something useful. How is this experience DIFFERENT for Silver?

He has to wait much longer to see his work finished.

He creates his design as part of a contest.

He feels great pride in the success of his creation.

He finds the suggestion for his design in nature.

One DIFFERENCE between the article 'Sticking to It' and the poem 'An Unexpected Gift' is that only the article shows —

that Silver was competing with others

that Silver had immediate success

that Silver began with a clearly defined goal

that Silver immediately saw the value of his mistake

Which group of lines from the poem 'An Unexpected Gift' contains a SIMILAR idea?

My cardboard boat, I recognized, I was never made to race and ride, / but even so it had a role— / For the birds it could provide! (lines 33–36)

Just then, a group of birds came down / upon my boat where it sat resting. (lines 29–30)

To our surprise (and my delight), / they seemed to find it interesting! (lines 31–32)

My boat became a backyard fixture not on our pond but in our tree; / there it sits steady, offering / a tasty treasure of bird seed. (lines 37–40)

What is the main purpose of the Camel Mobile Library in Kenya?

To promote literacy by providing access to books

To provide a means of transportation for people

To deliver food and supplies to remote areas

To offer medical assistance to people in remote regions

Who operates the Camel Mobile Library?

Kenya's National Library Service

International aid organizations

ASSIGNMENT 04/16/24 Quiz

75 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Brody staying with his Uncle Stephen?

His parents were traveling for business.

He wanted to help with landscaping.

He was visiting for a robotics team meeting.

He was there to play basketball with friends.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Uncle Stephen live?

In a bustling city.

50 miles away from the city in the countryside.

In a cabin near Twisted Mountain.

Close to Brody's home.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Marisa report they were still trying to decide in their robotics team?

Where to meet for the next session.

Which city to travel to for the competition.

What kind of robot to design.

How to manage their team better.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brody do to get ahead over the weekend?

He went hiking up Twisted Mountain.

He dialed his friend Jeffrey.

He worked on his homework.

He helped with landscaping.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Twisted Mountain according to Uncle Stephen?

A real mountain.

A place where it often rains.

A very tall, wooded hill.

A location near the Pederson's yard.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brody plant on his new tennis shoes that made him scratch his hands on some thorns?

Seeds

Mosquitoes

Thorns

Mud

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brody glimpse in the sky that he thought would be a cool topic for a poem?

A mosquito

An eagle

A cloud

A breeze

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ASSIGNMENT 04/16/24

Why was Brody staying with his Uncle Stephen?

Where does Uncle Stephen live?

What did Marisa report they were still trying to decide in their robotics team?

What did Brody do to get ahead over the weekend?

What is Twisted Mountain according to Uncle Stephen?

What did Brody plant on his new tennis shoes that made him scratch his hands on some thorns?

What did Brody glimpse in the sky that he thought would be a cool topic for a poem?

What did Brody and Uncle Stephen do for an hour?

What vanished as soon as Uncle Stephen said it was time to return home?

What did Brody do when he arrived at the cabin?

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