Unit 9 Retest: The Curious Caterpillar and Mangroves

How does the setting of the meadow influence Camila’s actions in the play?

• It inspires Camila to stay close to home.

• It causes Camila to become frightened and return quickly.

• It distracts Camila and leads her to explore further away.

• It reminds Camila to do her chores first.

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How does the playwright’s use of dialogue in Scene 3 contribute to the mood of the drama?

• Camila’s cheerful words create a joyful mood.

• Camila’s worried tone creates a tense mood.

• Mr. Ant’s helpfulness creates a hopeful mood.

• The Wind’s comments create a humorous mood.

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What can the reader infer based on Camila’s words in Scene 1?

• Camila doesn’t understand how important chores are.

• Camila would rather explore than follow rules.

• Camila is afraid of leaving her home.

• Camila thinks her mother is too strict.

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How do the characters Ms. Bee, Mr. Ant, and the Wind help develop the theme?

• They show that Camila is never truly alone.

• They show how kindness from others helps Camila learn.

• They remind Camila that work is more important than fun.

• They show that insects should always follow rules.

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Which sentence from the play best expresses the main theme?

• There’s so much to see and learn.

• Exploring is fine, but not before your chores.

• Maybe Mr. Ant can help.

• Every explorer learns from a little detour.

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Explain how

the dialogue in scene 3

affects the

resolution of the

plot.

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What is the best way to combine sentences 9 and 10?

• Birds nest in their branches, and crabs crawl through their roots.

• Birds and crabs nest in branches and crawl in roots.

• Nesting birds and crabs crawl in trees.

• Crabs root around while birds are nesting.

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Which sentence could best follow sentence 14 to add more support?

• That’s why people should clean up the beach.

• This helps keep harmful gases out of the air we breathe.

• Trees need roots to grow in many directions.

• Scientists also study the weather near beaches.

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Which revision is needed in sentence 6?

• Replace “act like walls” with “act as walls.”

• Change “slowing the wind and waves” to “slowed the wind and the waves.”

• Replace “act like walls” with “block dangerous forces like walls.”

• No change is needed.

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What is the BEST summary of the article?

• Mangroves are trees that live near the ocean and have big roots.

• Mangroves are strange trees that only birds use for homes.

• Mangroves are important coastal trees that protect land, provide animal homes, and help fight climate change.

• Mangroves are cut down too often and grow best in warm places.

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