Question 1

What does the word “quest” mean as used in paragraph 4?

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determined search

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difficult assignment

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favorite activity

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careful planning

Question 2

Which sentence best states a theme of paragraph 7?

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There are many ways to show someone that you care.

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Giving someone a gift is just as much fun as receiving a gift.

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Buying a gift from a store is easier than making a gift.

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Cards with messages inside create wonderful memories.

Question 3

How does paragraph 14 relate to paragraphs 19 through 22?

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Paragraph 14 describes the cause for the events in paragraphs 19 through 22.

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Paragraph 14 explains the setting in paragraphs 19 through 22.

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Paragraph 14 introduces a character developed in paragraphs 19 through 22.

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Paragraph 14 gives a problem that is solved in paragraphs 19 through 22.

Question 4

In paragraph 18, why does Daisy ask Miss Goldner to try saying the word?

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She wants Miss Goldner to see how fun the word is to say and hear.

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She wants Miss Goldner to pronounce the word for the class.

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She wants to make sure Miss Goldner heard the word correctly.

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She wants everyone to see how much Miss Goldner loves the word.

Question 5

Which detail best shows how Samantha changes from the beginning to the end of the story?

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Samantha says that Daisy brought the best gift.

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Samantha walks home with Daisy and Emma.

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Samantha worries that Mrs. Joseph will be upset.

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Samantha thinks of different words to describe the day.

Question 6

What point is the author making in the story?

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Words can be powerful.

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Learning can be fun.

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Learning is easier with friends.

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Words should be spoken loudly.

Question 7

What is the meaning of the word “breakthrough” as it is used in paragraph 2 of the article?

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important change

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funny story

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strange event

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difficult challenge

Question 8

What is a central idea of paragraph 4?

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Goodall’s actions helped her build trust with David Greybeard.

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David Greybeard had fun looking through Goodall’s campsite.

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David Greybeard spent most of each day looking for and eating food.

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Goodall was so still and quiet that David Greybeard was unaware of her.

Question 9

How does paragraph 5 support a central idea of the article?

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By telling that she was able to come close to the chimps, it shows that Goodall’s thoughtful and patient study of the animals was a success.

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By explaining that Goodall’s work became easier over time, it shows that repeating her tasks eventually made her an expert.

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By demonstrating how Goodall was able to become friendly with David Greybeard, it shows that Goodall learned how to communicate with chimps.

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By detailing the different steps in the process of her work, it shows that Goodall did the same work as other scientists but got better results.

Question 10

Which detail from the article shows how Goodall affected future researchers?

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“She also opened the door for other women to become ethnologists, scientists who study animal behavior.” (paragraph 6)

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“According to Goodall’s camp cook, the chimpanzee had spent about an hour eating fruit from one of the oil palms that grew nearby.” (paragraph 1)

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“It was the summer of 1961. For a year, Goodall had been studying the chimps living in Gombe Stream Reserve near Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa.” (paragraph 2)

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“Goodall’s career began as a childhood wish to see African animals in their natural environments.” (paragraph 6)

Question 11

How does the structure of the article help the reader understand the events?

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By explaining the sequence of events over time, it shows how each small step was important to Goodall’s work.

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By comparing Goodall’s thoughts about her work at different times, it shows how she changed her research over time.

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By providing a description of the camp, it shows why Goodall’s work was special and important.

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By listing the problems and solutions of studying chimpanzees, it shows why Goodall’s work changed ideas in science.

Question 12

How does the illustration support the information in paragraph 2?

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It shows where the furcula is on the body.

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It shows parts of the bird that are usually eaten.

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It shows why the furcula has an unusual name.

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It shows why all birds have wishbones.

Question 13

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

But one of the most popular—pulling the wishbone—dates back centuries.

Which sentence from the article best supports this claim?

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“The practice of making a wish on a bird’s furcula dates back to the ancient Etruscans, a people who lived in what is today northern Italy.” (paragraph 4)

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“The winner is the person who ends up with the bigger piece.” (paragraph 3)

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“Passersby would pick it up, stroke it for good luck, and make a wish.” (paragraph 4)

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“Today a wishbone tug-of-war is as much a part of Thanksgiving as is gobbling down turkey smothered in gravy.” (paragraph 6)

Question 14

How are the details in paragraphs 4 through 6 organized?

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by listing events in the order they happened

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by presenting descriptions of some points

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by presenting a problem and a solution

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by comparing and contrasting events

Question 15

How does the information in the section “Through the Ages” support a central idea of the article?

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It shows that many people share the history of the wishbone.

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It shows that today turkey and gravy are eaten for Thanksgiving.

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It shows that some people believed birds had unusual powers.

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It shows that there were many wild turkeys in the New World.

Question 16

Which sentence best explains how to win at tug-of-war with a turkey wishbone?

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“The more pressure you can apply to your side of the wishbone, the better chance you have . . .” (paragraph 8)

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“At Thanksgiving, the tradition is for two people to hold one end of the bone, make a wish, and then tug.” (paragraph 3)

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“But there are a few tips that may help you get the upper hand.” (paragraph 7)

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“Whether you end up with the larger or the smaller piece of the furcula is ultimately a matter of luck.” (paragraph 9)

Question 17

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

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Making wishes with a wishbone is a tradition that began thousands of years ago.

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Breaking a wishbone is just one of many Thanksgiving traditions.

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All birds have a wishbone that helps to support the birds as they fly.

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There was once a shortage of chickens in Rome because the wishbone tradition was so popular.

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