Mrs. Frisby Quiz: Chapters 7-12

Who is the main character in "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"?

• Mrs. Frisby

• Mr. Ages

• Nicodemus

• Jeremy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the primary reason Mrs. Frisby seeks help from the rats?

• She wants to find food for her family.

• She needs to move her house before the plow comes.

• She is looking for a new home.

• She wants to learn about the rats' history.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Summarize the key event that happens in Chapter 7.

• Mrs. Frisby meets the owl.

• The rats tell Mrs. Frisby about their escape from NIMH.

• Mrs. Frisby visits Mr. Ages for medicine.

• The plow comes to the field.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What motivates Nicodemus to help Mrs. Frisby?

• He wants to repay a debt to her family.

• He is interested in her story.

• He is compassionate and wants to help.

• He is ordered to do so by the owl.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What theme is explored through the rats' backstory?

• The importance of family

• The value of intelligence and learning

• The dangers of technology

• The power of friendship

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Who is Mr. Ages and what role does he play in the story?

• A wise old rat who leads the colony

• A mouse who provides medicine to Mrs. Frisby

• A crow who helps Mrs. Frisby

• A farmer who owns the land

What inference can be made about the rats' society based on their actions?

• They are selfish and only care about themselves.

• They are highly organized and value cooperation.

• They are chaotic and disorganized.

• They are afraid of humans and avoid them at all costs.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the significance of the owl in the story?

• He is a symbol of wisdom and guidance.

• He is a threat to the mice and rats.

• He is a friend of the farmer.

• He is a character who provides comic relief.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does Mrs. Frisby learn from her encounter with the owl?

• The location of a new home

• The importance of courage and taking risks

• The history of the rats

• How to find food for her family

Identify the main conflict in Chapters 7-12.

• Mrs. Frisby vs. the farmer

• The rats vs. NIMH

• Mrs. Frisby vs. the plow

• The rats vs. the owl

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9