Leiningen verses the Ants

What was the initial reaction of Leiningen's men when they perceived the approach of the long-expected foe?

• They were terrified and wanted to flee.

• They were calm and prepared to fight.

• They were confused and unsure of what to do.

• They were excited and eager to engage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Leiningen managed to restore his men's loss of heart by:

• Giving them a motivational speech

• Offering them extra pay

• Threatening them with punishment

• Leading by example

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Leiningen decided to do what if the blighters decided to rush the ditch?

• Retreat

• Fight back

• Flood the ditch

• Call for help

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Describe the formation and movement of the hostile army as they approached the ditch.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What was the significance of the "horseshoe" ends of the ditch in the battle against the ants?

• They trapped the ants effectively.

• They allowed the soldiers to cross easily.

• They were used to store supplies.

• They marked the boundary of the battlefield.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How did the ants' failure to find a way over the ditch affect their strategy?

• They gave up and returned to their nest

• They built a bridge over the ditch

• They found an alternative route

• They waited for the ditch to dry up

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the final outcome of the immense flood of ants pouring into the ditch?

• The ants drowned.

• The ants formed a bridge.

• The ants were eaten by birds.

• The ants retreated.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What happened to the troops that were hurled into the ditch?

• They were rescued immediately.

• They were left to fend for themselves.

• They were captured by the enemy.

• They perished.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How did the Indians running on the bank contribute to the situation?

• They provided assistance.

• They created a distraction.

• They were spectators.

• They caused confusion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the condition of the scattered ranks when they tried to ascend the bank?

• They were organized

• They were in disarray

• They were victorious

• They were retreating

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2