U6_W1

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

• To fly away

• To escape

• To tease

• To jump

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

• To excuse

• To capture

• To enslave

• To block

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• Thin

• Spread out

• Light

• Spotty

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• To Reroute

• To Stop

• To Switch

• To Order

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10