Pax Comprehension

How do the mood and fox’s voice shift in paragraphs 18–20?

• The fox goes from happy to frightened

• The fox goes from confused to amused

• The fox goes from excited to furious

• The fox goes from angry to worried

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which detail FIRST indicates to the fox that this car trip will be different from the others?

• The boy’s suitcase beside them in the car

• Unfamiliar scents from outside the car 

• The boy crying but not in pain

• The boy not being as calm as usual

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

2 How are Travis's and Mama's reactions to 

the scene at the spring hole similar? 

• They both go running for Papa.

• They both attack the mother bear. 

• They both feel they can do nothing 

  to help. 

• They both encourage Little Arliss to 

  attack the mother bear. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the meaning of the word lick in the 

sentence below? 

Then I swung my chopping axe high and wheeled, aiming to cave in the she bear's head with the first lick. 

• hit 

• kick

• slurp 

• taste 

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word would be the best replacement for natural in this sentence? 

So it was only natural for me to come to love the dog that saved him. 

• human 

• obvious 

• possible

• unlikely

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

7 What is the meaning of for a little piece in 

the sentence below? 

The bear chased him for a little piece, but at the rate Old Yeller was leaving her behind, Mama said it looked like the bear was backing up.

• along the river 

• for a bit of food 

• for a short distance 

• until she caught his tail 

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the main theme of the book 'Pax'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Science and technology

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which character in 'Pax' is a fox?

• Peter

• Vola

• Pax

• Gray

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What literary device is used when Pax is given human-like qualities?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'Pax', what does Peter struggle with throughout the story?

• His relationship with his father

• His school grades

• His fear of heights

• His love for music

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3