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The Snake's Advice by JonArno Lawson

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  • Q1
    Context: JonArno Lawson is an author of books for both children and adults. In this poem, a snake offers advice to protohumans, who are prehistoric primates that resemble man. As you read, take notes on what you think the snake wants people to do. Don’t forfeit four feet unless you get more feet, no don’t forfeit four feet for two. For once you’re up standing the world’s more demanding— slide down on your tum and glide through. Forfeit (verb) : to lose or have something taken from you as punishment The snake thinks that it is better to have…
    no feet and slither.
    two feet instead of four.
    wings and fly.
    four feet instead of two.
    300s
  • Q2
    Context: JonArno Lawson is an author of books for both children and adults. In this poem, a snake offers advice to protohumans, who are prehistoric primates that resemble man. As you read, take notes on what you think the snake wants people to do. Don’t forfeit four feet unless you get more feet, no don’t forfeit four feet for two. For once you’re up standing the world’s more demanding— slide down on your tum and glide through. Forfeit (verb) : to lose or have something taken from you as punishment Having no legs means that…
    you can live an exciting life.
    you live a simpler life.
    you are easy prey.
    you can move more quickly.
    300s
  • Q3
    Context: JonArno Lawson is an author of books for both children and adults. In this poem, a snake offers advice to protohumans, who are prehistoric primates that resemble man. As you read, take notes on what you think the snake wants people to do. Don’t forfeit four feet unless you get more feet, no don’t forfeit four feet for two. For once you’re up standing the world’s more demanding— slide down on your tum and glide through. Forfeit (verb) : to lose or have something taken from you as punishment Which sentence describes a theme of the poem?
    Humans struggle to find happiness in life.
    Humans live more complicated lives than animals.
    Most people wish to be what they are not.
    It is important not to change who you are.
    300s
  • Q4
    Context: JonArno Lawson is an author of books for both children and adults. In this poem, a snake offers advice to protohumans, who are prehistoric primates that resemble man. As you read, take notes on what you think the snake wants people to do. Don’t forfeit four feet unless you get more feet, no don’t forfeit four feet for two. For once you’re up standing the world’s more demanding— slide down on your tum and glide through. Forfeit (verb) : to lose or have something taken from you as punishment Which piece of evidence BEST supports the theme that "Humans live more complicated lives than animals"?
    “For once you’re up standing / the world’s more demanding—” (Line 5-6)
    “unless you get more feet” (Line 2)
    “slide down on your tum / and glide through.” (Line 7-8)
    “no don’t forfeit four feet” (Line 3)
    300s
  • Q5
    Context: JonArno Lawson is an author of books for both children and adults. In this poem, a snake offers advice to protohumans, who are prehistoric primates that resemble man. As you read, take notes on what you think the snake wants people to do. Don’t forfeit four feet unless you get more feet, no don’t forfeit four feet for two. For once you’re up standing the world’s more demanding— slide down on your tum and glide through. Forfeit (verb) : to lose or have something taken from you as punishment What does the snake mean when it states, “once you’re up standing” (Line 5)?
    You are walking on two legs.
    You are more confident than others.
    You are all alone.
    You are at the age of adulthood.
    300s

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