David and the Phoenix

Read the sentence from paragraph 1. But David walked slowly into the backyard with his eyes fixed on the ground. What does the word fixed mean as it is used in the sentence?

• tied

• installed

• repaired

• focused

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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Which detail from the story provides the BEST clue for the meaning of the word fixed?

• " . . David had saved this moment for himself, . . .”

• “. . . not daring to look up.”

• " . . clenched his hands tightly, . . .”

• ". . . and lifted his head.”

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Which detail from the story provides the best clue for the meaning of the word fixed?

• “. . . David had saved this moment for himself, . . .”

• “. . . not daring to look up.”

• “. . . clenched his hands tightly, . . .”

• “. . . and lifted his head.”

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the main theme of 'David and the Phoenix'?

• Friendship and adventure

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and loss

• War and peace

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

In 'David and the Phoenix', what does the Phoenix symbolize?

• Eternal life

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Destruction

• Fear

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'David and the Phoenix'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

What is the primary setting of 'David and the Phoenix'?

• A bustling city

• A magical forest

• A deserted island

• A small village

How does David's character develop throughout 'David and the Phoenix'?

• He becomes more selfish

• He learns the value of friendship

• He becomes more fearful

• He learns to distrust others

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the climax of 'David and the Phoenix'?

• David meets the Phoenix

• David and the Phoenix face a great danger

• David returns home

• David loses the Phoenix

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Which sentence from 'David and the Phoenix' best illustrates the theme of courage?

• David hesitated at the edge of the cliff.

• The Phoenix spread its wings wide.

• David took a deep breath and stepped forward.

• The forest was silent and eerie.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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