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What does the word flee mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• To fly away

• To escape

• To tease

• To jump

How does the illustration support the plot of the passage?

• It shows Androcles attacking the lion.

• It shows the lion charging Androcles.

• It shows the loyalty between Androcles and the lion.

• It shows the lion disobeying the King’s orders.

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A? It shows the loyalty between Androcles and the lion.

• “Androcles turned to flee. But finding that the lion did not pursue him, he turned back and went up to the beast.”

• “The grateful cat rose and, not unlike a house pet, licked the hand of Androcles.”

• “Meanwhile the poor lion had been kept without food for several days, so he was ravenous, and all thought he would devour Androcles in an instant.”

• “The lion fawned upon him, and licked his hands lovingly.

What is the lion’s perspective on generosity? Choose two sentences from the passage that show how the author develops his perspective.

• “Androcles pulled out the thorn and then bound up the paw of the lion.”

• “The emperor, surprised at this, summoned Androcles to him.”

• “Every day he brought Androcles meat, which filled Androcles’s stomach.”

• “Soon the lion was let loose from his den, and rushed bounding and roaring toward his victim.”

• “But as soon as the lion came near to Androcles, he recognized his friend. “The lion fawned upon him, and licked his hands lovingly.”

What does the word pardoned mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of the passage?

• To excuse

• To capture

• To enslave

• To block

Select the pair of words that best describes a theme of the passage?

• Disobedience and Sacrifice

• Kindness and Loyalty

• Friendships and Enemies

• Honesty and courage

What does the word plume mean as it is used in the first section of the drama?

• Thin

• Spread out

• Light

• Spotty

Which sentence states the best summary of the drama?

• A man worked hard to save his family’s piano. As a result, he became the family hero.

• A town was plagued by fires that destroyed their valuables. As a result, people were homeless, but remained hopeful.

• Family members looked out for each other and managed to escape a dangerous fire. As a result, they all avoided something that could’ve been tragic.

• A woman noticed that a brushfire was racing towards the house and urged her husband to leave, but he refused. As a result, he faced great danger.

Select the statement that best describes the theme of this passage?

• Brush fires are dangerous.

• If you are selfish and stubborn, you may find yourself alone and in danger.

• Things that are priceless are worth fighting for.

• Being foolish sometimes leads to destruction.

What does the word diverted mean as it is used in the drama?

• To Reroute

• To Stop

• To Switch

• To Order