Question 1

In paragraph 7, what does Sylvie mean when she says, “Sounds more stellar, doesn’t it?”

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She wants people to think the event will be amazing.

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She wants people to be sure art is part of the event.

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She wants people to bring their own paint to the event.

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She wants people to know the event will help animals.

Question 2

What do the details in paragraphs 2 and 9 show about Sylvie?

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She cares about animals.

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She likes playing on the swings.

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She knows a lot about the town.

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She is a talented artist.

Question 3

Based on paragraph 14, why does Sammy make a confused face in paragraph 15?

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He is surprised that Sylvie thinks it is getting late.

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He is disappointed that Sylvie was ready before him.

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He is worried his parents did not pack everything.

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He is not sure why they need a booth for the dog.

Question 4

“Preparation is the key to success” is a common saying that means when you plan for an event, it is more likely to go well. Which paragraph best shows how this idea is demonstrated in the story?

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paragraph 11

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paragraph 1

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paragraph 3

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paragraph 15

Question 5

Which detail best expresses a central idea of the story?

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“Then we can sell the paintings. We can donate the money to the Sea View Animal Shelter.” (paragraph 9)

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“ ‘Hmm.’ Sammy tilted his head. ‘I have a few ideas too.’ ” (paragraph 3)

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“Sylvie looked around. A balloon arch spelled ‘Happy Make a Difference Day’ from streetlight to streetlight.” (paragraph 19)

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“Sylvie nodded. She squeezed in a few warm-up stretches and reached for her megaphone.” (paragraph 26)

Question 6

By the end of the story, how does Sylvie most likely feel about the Paint Out?

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She is proud that the event was a huge success.

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She is relieved that the planning and work are finished.

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She is upset because she did most of the work.

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She is concerned that they did not raise enough money.

Question 7

How does the graphic support the information in paragraph 2?

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by showing what raccoons look like

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by explaining that raccoons have good hearing

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by explaining that raccoons can see at night

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by showing where some raccoons live

Question 8

Which sentence best explains why raccoons mostly come out at night?

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Raccoons hide during the day to keep safe.

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Raccoons find their food when it is dark.

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Raccoons spend most of their time alone.

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Raccoons have black masks and tail rings.

Question 9

In which section would the reader find information about what raccoons do during the winter?

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“Many Different Dens”

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“Flexible Fingers”

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“Eating Almost Anything”

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“Night and Day”

Question 10

Animals learn to do things a certain way because of their habitat. Which sentence from the passage best connects to this idea?

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“Exactly what a raccoon eats depends on where it lives.” (paragraph 4)

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“Raccoon paws have five fingers, just like a person’s hands do.” (paragraph 2)

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“They use the many nerves on the bottoms of their paws to feel their food.” (paragraph 5)

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“In this home range, they have many hiding places that they use as dens.” (paragraph 8)

Question 11

Which detail from the passage best shows what the author thinks about raccoons?

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“Raccoons are very smart and quick.” (paragraph 3)

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“Raccoons living near people also eat pet food . . .” (paragraph 4)

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“Raccoons often dip their food in water . . .” (paragraph 5)

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“Raccoons can sometimes spread diseases to people.” (paragraph 11)

Question 12

Why is the information in paragraph 3 important to the story?

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It shows the cause of a problem in the story.

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It gives details about the setting.

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It gives a hint about how the story will end.

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It introduces a new character.

Question 13

Which meaning of the word “spread” is used in paragraph 5?

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scattered around

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grew slowly

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became known

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shared freely

Question 14

Which detail from the story best tells why Marta begins crying?

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“Ruined homework! Broken glasses!” (paragraph 10)

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“It went to Marta’s stomach . . .” (paragraph 2)

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“They were in such a hurry to run to the cookhouse that they knocked over Marta’s table . . .” (paragraph 3)

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“But the dogs, too, were chasing. Leaping into the air, they barked to each other. A game!” (paragraph 7)

Question 15

Which detail from the story best tells what Grandmother believes?

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“When we have a problem we must choose what we will be.” (paragraph 16)

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“Grandmother’s big moon tortillas were the best in the world!” (paragraph 1)

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“When the eagle is high up, it sees how small the earth is.” (paragraph 19)

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“Grandmother wound some tape around the arm of the glasses.” (paragraph 20)

Question 16

What does Marta most likely think about Grandmother’s healing song?

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It helps her make a choice.

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It reminds her of a story.

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It makes her want to dance.

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It teaches her about animals.

Question 17

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

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Marta decides to be like an eagle.

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Marta’s stomach makes loud noises.

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The tortillas are in the cookhouse.

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The tortillas bubble and turn brown.

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