Question 1

How is Tanya's feeling in "Tanya Makes a Move" different from how she feels in "Tanya's Treasure Hunt"?

Accepted Answer

In "Tanya Makes a Move", Tanya is feeling shy and nervous, while in "Tanya's Treasure Hunt", Tanya feels excited and brave.

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In "Tanya Makes a Move", Tanya is excited, while in "Tanya's Treasure Hunt", she feels scared to go on an adventure.

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In "Tanya Makes a Move", Tanya feels sad and misses her old home, while in "Tanya's Treasure Hunt", Tanya is relaxed and calm.

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In "Tanya Makes a Move", Tanya feels angry, while in "Tanya's Treasure Hunt", Tanya feels happy and carefree.

Question 2

Which of the following conclusions about the sea animals Tanya meets in "Tanya Makes a Move" is BEST supported by the passage?

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They are friendly.

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They are shy.

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They are mean to other animals.

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They are afraid of other animals.

Question 3

Which sentence from "Tanya Makes a Move" BEST supports your answer in question 2?

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They told her of all the great adventures they go on and asked if she wanted to play with them.

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Because of her shyness, making new friends is not easy for her.

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One day, while playing outside, a school of fish and other sea animals swam by.

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She was worried that if she said hi to them, they would not say hi back and would laugh at her for not having friends.

Question 4

Why did it take so long for Tanya's friends to find the treasure?

Accepted Answer

They were looking at the map wrong.

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They were not at Pirate's Bay.

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There was no treasure to be found.

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The treasure was far away.

Question 5

Which sentence from "Tanya's Treasure Hunt" BEST supports your answer in question 4?

Accepted Answer

As he looked at the map, he realized they may have been looking at it upside down.

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The group made their way to Pirate's Bay and swam around for what seemed to be hours.

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They started to wonder if the rumors about the treasures were not true.

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The map took them through tunnels, caves, and into a reef.

Question 6

How are the themes in "Tanya Makes a Move" and "Tanya's Treasure Hunt" similar?

Accepted Answer

The themes show that if you do what it takes, you will get what you want.

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The themes show that if you have courage you will make friends.

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The themes show that going on adventures is a lot of fun.

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The themes show that if you make friends you can have a lot of fun.

Question 7

Read the paragraph from "The Donut Deal."

Over lunch, Alexis and Eli came up with a new plan. They were not ready to give up junk food completely, but they were ready to start eating real food again. Their mom did not utter a word as she served up chicken and broccoli, but they did see her strange smile again. Alexis and Eli still ate dessert, but they split one donut and each washed it down with a tall glass of milk.

Based on this information, what can a reader conclude about how the plot of "Zap!" is similar to the plot of "The Donut Deal"?

Accepted Answer

The main characters in both passages change their minds about something at the end.

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The main characters in both passages decide to eat healthier food.

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The parents in both passages try to convince their children to do something.

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The main characters in both passages realize how harmful it can be to lie.

Question 8

Which set of sentences from "Zap!" BEST supports your answer in question 7?

Accepted Answer

You know, fishing does sound like fun after all. I hope Jason is still at our usual spot at the pond!

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Yeah, Dad? Who is that calling on the phone?

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Oh—no thanks, Dad. No ice cream for me.

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The computer screen is beginning to look a little blurry. Maybe my eyes could use a rest.

Question 9

Read the paragraph from "The Donut Deal."

Over lunch, Alexis and Eli came up with a new plan. They were not ready to give up junk food completely, but they were ready to start eating real food again. Their mom did not utter a word as she served up chicken and broccoli, but they did see her strange smile again. Alexis and Eli still ate dessert, but they split one donut and each washed it down with a tall glass of milk.

Based on this information, what can a reader conclude about how the plot of "Zap!" is similar to the plot of "The Donut Deal"?

Accepted Answer

The main characters in both passages change their minds about something at the end.

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The main characters in both passages decide to eat healthier food.

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The parents in both passages try to convince their children to do something.

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The main characters in both passages realize how harmful it can be to lie.

Question 10

What is a theme in both passages?

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thoughtfulness

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adventure

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honesty

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curiosity

Question 11

What is exactly the same about these two stories?

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the two main characters

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where things happen

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the problem to be solved

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things people say

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