HMH "Pax" Review Quiz

What does the fox’s reaction to the changing scents outside the car window suggest about his instincts?

• He prefers the scent of the city

• He wants to escape the car

• He is aware they are entering a familiar environment

• He feels confused about where they are going

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the boy and the fox in the beginning of the passage?

• The boy is annoyed by the fox's behavior

• The fox does not care for the boy’s emotions

• The fox is closely bonded with the boy

• The boy treats the fox as a wild animal

Why is the fox uncomfortable during the car ride?

• He is hungry and tired

• He doesn’t like being around other animals

• He senses that something unusual is happening

• He is distracted by loud noises from outside

Which word from the passage best supports the fox’s sensitive nature?

• Juddered

• Quivering

• Playful

• Distant

How does the author develop the fox’s point of view to create sympathy from the reader?

• By describing the boy’s thoughts

• By showing the fox’s confusion and emotional responses

• By telling the story through the father’s experiences

• By explaining the events in a neutral and factual tone

Why is the sentence "A cloud of dust rising beyond the window" incomplete as a sentence on its own?

• It uses incorrect punctuation

• It is written in past tense

• It lacks a subject

• It is a sentence fragment

What does the fox most likely believe about the boy’s father?

• He is friendly and dependable

• He cannot be trusted

• He is excited to meet him

• He understands animals

How does the setting contribute to the fox’s sense of unease?

• The car is warm and cozy

• The boy keeps talking to him

• The environment is loud and unfamiliar

• The road is smooth and steady

Which of the following best explains how the fox’s memory of birds helps reveal his internal desires?

• It shows he wants to be wild and free

• It proves he is capable of flying

• It hints he is afraid of heights

• It reveals he was once a bird watcher

Which word below uses the prefix dis- in a way that matches how it’s used in displease from the text?

He would not displease his humans today.

• Distract – to pull attention away

• Distant – far away

• Display – to show clearly

• Discover – to find something new