How Big Bear Stuck to the Sky: A Native American Legend

What are TWO themes from "How Big Bear Stuck to the Sky"?

• Winter is better than summer.

• Acting foolish can get others hurt.

• Success is the result of not giving up.

• Friendship is the most important part of living.

• Hard work gets a reward.

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What is a common theme in "How Big Bear Stuck in the Sky" and "Ursa Major, Ursa Minor"?

• Stars hold many ancient secrets.

• People tell stories to explain nature.

• Bears can be helpful and friendly.

• Stars help people find their way.

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What are TWO themes from "How Big Bear Stuck to the Sky"?

• Winter is better than summer.

• Success is the result of not giving up.

• Hard work gets a reward.

• Acting foolish can get others hurt.

• Friendship is the most important part of living.

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What is the meaning of the word persistence in paragraph 19 of "How Big Bear Stuck to the Sky"

• mysterious powers

• continued effort

• good ideas

• great speed

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What is the meaning of the phrase "so high it almost tickles Sky" from "How Big Bear Stuck to the Sky"?

• The top of the mountain was to far away to see

• The top of the mountain nearly touched the sky

• The top of the mountain tried to make sky laugh

• The top of the mountain was too difficult to climb

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Which word from "How Big Bear Stuck to the Sky" means almost the same as frigid in paragraph 6?

• closest (paragraph 4)

• icy (paragraph 5)

• back

  (paragraph 7)

• tiny (paragraph 7)

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What is the main theme of 'How Big Bear Stuck to the Sky'?

• A) The importance of perseverance

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The power of friendship

• D) The mystery of the stars

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Which character trait best describes Big Bear in the story?

• A) Lazy

• B) Determined

• C) Fearful

• D) Careless

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'stuck to the sky'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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What is the significance of the stars in the story?

• A) They represent guidance

• B) They symbolize dreams

• C) They are a source of fear

• D) They are a sign of wealth

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