The Fly

When the fly goes away what preparations does the spider make?

• makes his bed

• prepares a delicious meal

• decorates his room

• weaves a subtle web and fixes his dining table in order to have a hearty meal of the fly

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Why is the fly afraid of sleeping in the spider's bed?

• fly is not fond of sleeping on bed

• fly never sleeps

• fly was aware of the fact that the one who sleeps on his bed will never wake again

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

To be trusting and to believe what one says means to be gullible.  Who is trusting and gullible in the poem?

• Mary Howitt

• The spider

• The fly

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Fly'?

• Deception and danger

• Friendship and trust

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and romance

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

In the poem, what does the spider use to lure the fly?

• A sweet song

• A beautiful web

• A cozy bed

• A delicious meal

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What literary device is primarily used in 'The Fly' to convey its message?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which character trait best describes the fly in the poem?

• Cautious

• Gullible

• Wise

• Brave

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the spider promise the fly to entice it?

• A safe place to rest

• A tour of the web

• A tasty treat

• A new friendship

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does the poem 'The Fly' end?

• The fly escapes

• The spider befriends the fly

• The fly is caught

• The spider leaves the fly alone

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

What lesson can be learned from the poem 'The Fly'?

• Always trust strangers

• Appearances can be deceiving

• Friendship is valuable

• Adventure is worthwhile

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4