The Journey of the Brave Wind

1. What does the word "weathered" mean in the story when describing the chief?

•    A) Damaged by harsh weather

  
  

•    B) Experienced and worn by time

•    C) Confused and disoriented

•    D) Physically strong and fit

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2. Which sentence suggests that the chief is foretelling future challenges?

•    A) "The buffalo have disappeared from our lands," he said.

   

   

  
  

•   B) "Our people need food."

•   C) "We must find the great herds again, or we will starve."

•    D) "The plains are dangerous, and the journey is long."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3. Which statement best indicates that Keme is destined to bring the buffalo back?

•   A) "Keme was known for his bravery, even though he had yet to prove it."

    

    

     

  
  

•  B) "I can feel the wind in my heart, Grandfather. It will guide me."

•  C) "The wind does not choose lightly."

• D) "Let me go, Grandfather," Keme said, stepping forward.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

4. Which sentence most closely represents the central conflict of the story? 

•  A) "The buffalo have disappeared from our lands," he said.

    

    
  

•    B) "The plains are dangerous, and the journey is long."

•  C) "Fear crackled through Keme's veins, but he knew he could not retreat."

•  D) "Keme thought of the wind, the spirit that had always been with his people."

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

5. Based on the author's portrayal, what can the reader infer about Keme?

• A) He is reckless and impulsive

     

  
  

•    B) He is wise beyond his years

• C) He is afraid of challenges

•    D) He is connected to nature and his tribe's traditions

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

6. Why did the author likely choose the title "The Journey of the Brave Wind"?

• A) To emphasize the importance of weather in the story

    

    

  
  

•  B) To highlight Keme's physical journey across the plains

•    C) To symbolize Keme's connection with nature and his inner strength

•  D) To focus on the buffalo's migration

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

7. In the final paragraph, which words create a celebratory mood?

•  A) "Exhausted but triumphant"

    

  
  

•    B) "The wind had answered him"

•    C) "The chief saw him coming, he smiled"

•  D) "You have proven yourself, Keme"

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

8. How did the disappearance of the buffalo impact the plot of the story?

•   A) It created the main conflict, forcing Keme to embark on his journey

    

   

  
  

•    B) It revealed the chief's wisdom in selecting Keme for the task

•  C) It showed the rivalry between the Apache and Comanche tribes

•   D) It demonstrated the importance of nature in Apache culture

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2