BCA: 3rd Grade: ELA: The Banza

Why does Cabree lay the banza down in the bushes before drinking from the spring? Answer in complete 3rd-grade sentences.

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Why does Teegra give the banza to Cabree?

• to help Cabree find her family

• to teach Cabree the music of the heart

• to help protect Cabree from danger

• to make sure Cabree isn't lonely

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On page 118, Cabree sings a loud, low, ferocious song. What does the word ferocious suggest about Cabree's song?

• It is sung slowly.

• It sounds fierce.

• It sounds rude.

• It is sung quickly.

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On page 113, what is the most likely reason that Cabree refuses to come out of the cave?

• She thinks Teegra will come back.

• She is afraid of thunderstorms.

• She is afraid of the other tigers.

• She is angry at Teegra for leaving.

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On page 119, what is the most likely reason that three of the tigers disappear?

• They want to get a drink for Cabree.

• They are bored by Caber's song.

• They want to tell Teegra about Caber's playing.

• They are afraid Cabree will eat them.

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What is the meaning of the word quaked as used in the following sentence from the story?

"Now only three tigers quaked before Madame Cabree."

• shook

• waited

• stood

• drank

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What does the tiger chief do right after he finds himself alone with Cabree?

• He asks her to be his friend.

• He asks her to play him a song.

• He asks her to let him go.

• He asks her if she would like a drink.

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What is the most important thing Cabree learns in the story?

• how to play the banza

• how to be brave

• how to be alone

• how to make friends

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CCSS.RL.3.9

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Do you think Cabree made a good choice when she stood up to the tigers instead of running away?

Give two reasons for your answers.

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