The Rainbow Crow / The Silent Songbird

Read this sentence from "The Silent Songbird."

"With her magnificent talent for singing--her friends had nicknamed her "The Songbird"--Madison felt certain that she would be the best choice for the leading role.

Madison's nickname most likely refers to which idea from "The Rainbow Crow"?

• The Rainbow Crow had abilities that many others admired.

• The Rainbow Crow volunteered to go on a difficult journey.

• The Great Sky Spirit knew Rainbow Crow was making sacrifices.

• The Great Sky Spirit was impressed by Rainbow Crow's bravery.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

The author of "The Silent Songbird" draws upon which of these elements from "The Rainbow Crow"?

• the natural outdoor setting

• the value of virtuous behavior

• the dangerous quest

• the symbolism of cold and warmth

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Read these sentences from "The Silent Songbird."

"Sometimes Madison rehearsed with Abigail, which was the most difficult task of all. Abigail acted like a spoiled Hollywood star and was about as pleasant as a rattlesnake to Madison."

The reference to a rattlesnake most likely refers to what character trait from "The Rainbow Crow"?

• boastfulness

• selfishness

• sneakiness

• doubtfulness

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

How do the characters in "The Rainbow Crow" mainly differ from those in "The Silent Songbird"?

• Only the characters in "The Rainbow Crow" need help.

• Only the characters in "The Rainbow Crow" act selfishly.

• Only the characters in "The Silent Songbird" are realistic.

• Only the characters in "The Silent Songbird" face problems.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

The author of "The Silent Songbird" develops which theme from "The Rainbow Crow"?

• Those who make sacrifices find unexpected rewards.

• Greed and selfishness will always be punished.

• Singing like a songbird is better than singing like a crow.

• Beauty is less important than doing good deeds.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Find two sentences in "The Rainbow Crow" with details that support the theme.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2