WY-TOPP Summative English Language Arts — Grade 3

Read the story below to answer the question. Liam's Red Sled Liam woke up on Saturday morning and looked out his bedroom window. A thick blanket of white snow covered the yard! He put on his warm winter coat, red mittens, and wool hat. Liam grabbed his new red sled from the porch and ran up the snowy hill behind his cabin in Wyoming. His dog, Barnaby, trotted beside him, barking happily. At the top of the hill, Liam sat on the sled and pushed off. The cold wind whizzed past his ears as he zoomed down the slope! When he reached the bottom, Liam laughed and said, 'Let's do that again, Barnaby!' What color is Liam's new sled?

• ABlue
• BRed
• CGreen
• DYellow

Read the story below to answer the question. Liam's Red Sled Liam woke up on Saturday morning and looked out his bedroom window. A thick blanket of white snow covered the yard! He put on his warm winter coat, red mittens, and wool hat. Liam grabbed his new red sled from the porch and ran up the snowy hill behind his cabin in Wyoming. His dog, Barnaby, trotted beside him, barking happily. At the top of the hill, Liam sat on the sled and pushed off. The cold wind whizzed past his ears as he zoomed down the slope! When he reached the bottom, Liam laughed and said, 'Let's do that again, Barnaby!' What does Liam do right after he sees snow out his window?

• AHe eats breakfast in the kitchen.
• BHe puts on his warm winter clothing.
• CHe builds a snowman in the yard.
• DHe goes back to sleep.

Read the story below to answer the question. Liam's Red Sled Liam woke up on Saturday morning and looked out his bedroom window. A thick blanket of white snow covered the yard! He put on his warm winter coat, red mittens, and wool hat. Liam grabbed his new red sled from the porch and ran up the snowy hill behind his cabin in Wyoming. His dog, Barnaby, trotted beside him, barking happily. At the top of the hill, Liam sat on the sled and pushed off. The cold wind whizzed past his ears as he zoomed down the slope! When he reached the bottom, Liam laughed and said, 'Let's do that again, Barnaby!' Where does Liam go to sled?

• AOn a steep mountain trail
• BOn the snowy hill behind his cabin
• CAcross a frozen lake
• DDown the school driveway

Read the story below to answer the question. The Lost Pocket Watch Grandpa Arthur lost his shiny silver watch while working in the garden. He searched under the tomato plants and near the wooden fence, but could not find it. He felt very sad because the watch was a gift from his grandfather. His granddaughter, Maya, saw him looking upset. Maya dropped her toy and walked carefully through the tall grass. Suddenly, she saw something glittering near the apple tree! It was the silver watch. She picked it up and ran to hand it to Grandpa Arthur. Grandpa Arthur smiled brightly and hugged Maya, calling her his little detective. Why was Grandpa Arthur feeling sad at the beginning of the story?

• AHe hurt his ankle in the garden.
• BHe lost a special watch that was a gift.
• CMaya refused to help him plant tomatoes.
• DIt started to rain heavily.

Read the story below to answer the question. The Lost Pocket Watch Grandpa Arthur lost his shiny silver watch while working in the garden. He searched under the tomato plants and near the wooden fence, but could not find it. He felt very sad because the watch was a gift from his grandfather. His granddaughter, Maya, saw him looking upset. Maya dropped her toy and walked carefully through the tall grass. Suddenly, she saw something glittering near the apple tree! It was the silver watch. She picked it up and ran to hand it to Grandpa Arthur. Grandpa Arthur smiled brightly and hugged Maya, calling her his little detective. What is the main lesson of this story?

• AGarden vegetables grow best near apple trees.
• BHelping family members when they are in need brings happiness.
• CSilver watches should never be worn outdoors.
• DGardening is too difficult for elderly people.

Read the story below to answer the question. The Lost Pocket Watch Grandpa Arthur lost his shiny silver watch while working in the garden. He searched under the tomato plants and near the wooden fence, but could not find it. He felt very sad because the watch was a gift from his grandfather. His granddaughter, Maya, saw him looking upset. Maya dropped her toy and walked carefully through the tall grass. Suddenly, she saw something glittering near the apple tree! It was the silver watch. She picked it up and ran to hand it to Grandpa Arthur. Grandpa Arthur smiled brightly and hugged Maya, calling her his little detective. Where did Maya find Grandpa Arthur's silver watch?

• AUnder the tomato plants
• BNear the wooden fence
• CNear the apple tree
• DInside the garden shed

Read the story below to answer the question. Bella's First Horse Ride Eight-year-old Bella stood near the corral fence at her uncle's ranch in Cody, Wyoming. She watched a calm brown horse named Willow eat fresh hay. Bella's heart beat fast because she had never ridden a horse before. Uncle Dan smiled and handed Bella a leather helmet. 'Willow is gentle, Bella,' he encouraged softly. Uncle Dan helped Bella climb up into the saddle. Bella took hold of the leather reins. As Willow took slow, steady steps around the arena, Bella relaxed her shoulders. A wide smile spread across her face as she shouted, 'Look at me, Uncle Dan!' by the time they finished their first lap. How did Bella's feelings change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• AFrom excited to bored
• BFrom nervous to happy and confident
• CFrom angry to sleepy
• DFrom calm to frightened

Read the story below to answer the question. Bella's First Horse Ride Eight-year-old Bella stood near the corral fence at her uncle's ranch in Cody, Wyoming. She watched a calm brown horse named Willow eat fresh hay. Bella's heart beat fast because she had never ridden a horse before. Uncle Dan smiled and handed Bella a leather helmet. 'Willow is gentle, Bella,' he encouraged softly. Uncle Dan helped Bella climb up into the saddle. Bella took hold of the leather reins. As Willow took slow, steady steps around the arena, Bella relaxed her shoulders. A wide smile spread across her face as she shouted, 'Look at me, Uncle Dan!' by the time they finished their first lap. In the story, what does the word 'gentle' mean when describing Willow?

• AWild and fast
• BCalm and peaceful
• CLoud and noisy
• DSmall and heavy

Read the story below to answer the question. Bella's First Horse Ride Eight-year-old Bella stood near the corral fence at her uncle's ranch in Cody, Wyoming. She watched a calm brown horse named Willow eat fresh hay. Bella's heart beat fast because she had never ridden a horse before. Uncle Dan smiled and handed Bella a leather helmet. 'Willow is gentle, Bella,' he encouraged softly. Uncle Dan helped Bella climb up into the saddle. Bella took hold of the leather reins. As Willow took slow, steady steps around the arena, Bella relaxed her shoulders. A wide smile spread across her face as she shouted, 'Look at me, Uncle Dan!' by the time they finished their first lap. What did Uncle Dan give Bella before she got onto the horse?

• AA carrot for Willow
• BA leather helmet
• CA silver trophy
• DA blue cowboy hat

Read the poem below to answer the question. The Mountain Stream Down the granite mountain steep, Past the forest dark and deep, Bubbling water clear and bright, Dancing in the morning light. It splashes rocks along the way, And sings a song both loud and gay, Until it joins the river wide, To journey toward the ocean tide. How many stanzas are in this poem?

• A1
• B2
• C4
• D8

Read the poem below to answer the question. The Mountain Stream Down the granite mountain steep, Past the forest dark and deep, Bubbling water clear and bright, Dancing in the morning light. It splashes rocks along the way, And sings a song both loud and gay, Until it joins the river wide, To journey toward the ocean tide. Which two words from the poem rhyme?

• Asteep and deep
• Bbright and way
• Crock and song
• Driver and ocean

Read the poem below to answer the question. The Mountain Stream Down the granite mountain steep, Past the forest dark and deep, Bubbling water clear and bright, Dancing in the morning light. It splashes rocks along the way, And sings a song both loud and gay, Until it joins the river wide, To journey toward the ocean tide. What is the mountain stream described as doing in the poem?

• ASleeping quietly under the snow
• BDancing in the morning light and singing a song
• CFlying high above the clouds
• DStanding still like a stone

Read the passage below to answer the question. Pronghorns of Wyoming Pronghorns are fast-running mammals that live on the open grasslands of Wyoming. Many people call them 'speed goats,' but they are actually related to giraffes and okapis! Pronghorns have tan bodies with white stripes across their necks and white patches on their rumps. Their large eyes sit on the sides of their heads, helping them spot predators like coyotes from far away. Pronghorns are the fastest land animals in North America, reaching speeds up to 55 miles per hour. Their sharp eyesight and quick running help them stay safe in the wild. What is the main idea of this passage?

• AWyoming has cold winters and hot summers.
• BPronghorns are fast North American animals with special features that keep them safe.
• CCoyotes hunt in large packs across the prairie.
• DGiraffes are the tallest animals in the world.

Read the passage below to answer the question. Pronghorns of Wyoming Pronghorns are fast-running mammals that live on the open grasslands of Wyoming. Many people call them 'speed goats,' but they are actually related to giraffes and okapis! Pronghorns have tan bodies with white stripes across their necks and white patches on their rumps. Their large eyes sit on the sides of their heads, helping them spot predators like coyotes from far away. Pronghorns are the fastest land animals in North America, reaching speeds up to 55 miles per hour. Their sharp eyesight and quick running help them stay safe in the wild. How fast can a pronghorn run?

• AUp to 15 miles per hour
• BUp to 35 miles per hour
• CUp to 55 miles per hour
• DUp to 85 miles per hour

Read the passage below to answer the question. Pronghorns of Wyoming Pronghorns are fast-running mammals that live on the open grasslands of Wyoming. Many people call them 'speed goats,' but they are actually related to giraffes and okapis! Pronghorns have tan bodies with white stripes across their necks and white patches on their rumps. Their large eyes sit on the sides of their heads, helping them spot predators like coyotes from far away. Pronghorns are the fastest land animals in North America, reaching speeds up to 55 miles per hour. Their sharp eyesight and quick running help them stay safe in the wild. How do large eyes on the sides of their heads help pronghorns survive?

• AThey help pronghorns see at night.
• BThey help pronghorns spot predators from far away.
• CThey allow pronghorns to find buried roots.
• DThey make pronghorns look scary to other animals.

Read the passage below to answer the question. Old Faithful Geyser Old Faithful is a famous natural geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. A geyser is a hot spring that shoots boiling water and steam high into the air. Old Faithful got its name because visitors can count on it to erupt regularly. It erupts about 20 times every day! Before an eruption, water deep underground is heated by hot rock beneath Earth's surface. When the pressure builds up, water blasts out of the ground up to 180 feet high. Millions of people travel to Wyoming each year to watch Old Faithful spray into the sky. Based on the text, what is a 'geyser'?

• AA deep cave full of cold ice
• BA hot spring that shoots boiling water and steam into the air
• CA large mountain made of granite rock
• DA fast river that flows into the ocean

Read the passage below to answer the question. Old Faithful Geyser Old Faithful is a famous natural geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. A geyser is a hot spring that shoots boiling water and steam high into the air. Old Faithful got its name because visitors can count on it to erupt regularly. It erupts about 20 times every day! Before an eruption, water deep underground is heated by hot rock beneath Earth's surface. When the pressure builds up, water blasts out of the ground up to 180 feet high. Millions of people travel to Wyoming each year to watch Old Faithful spray into the sky. Why was Old Faithful given its name?

• ABecause it is the largest geyser in North America
• BBecause it erupts regularly and predictably
• CBecause it was discovered by an explorer named Faithful
• DBecause its water stays cold all year

Read the passage below to answer the question. Old Faithful Geyser Old Faithful is a famous natural geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. A geyser is a hot spring that shoots boiling water and steam high into the air. Old Faithful got its name because visitors can count on it to erupt regularly. It erupts about 20 times every day! Before an eruption, water deep underground is heated by hot rock beneath Earth's surface. When the pressure builds up, water blasts out of the ground up to 180 feet high. Millions of people travel to Wyoming each year to watch Old Faithful spray into the sky. What causes Old Faithful to erupt?

• AHeavy rains fill the top of the hole.
• BStrong winds blow across the Yellowstone valley.
• CUnderground pressure builds up as water is heated by hot rocks.
• DEarthquakes shake the rocks every morning.

Read the passage below to answer the question. How Beavers Build Dams Beavers are remarkable animals known as nature's engineers. They build dams across streams using tree branches, mud, and rocks. First, a beaver uses its sharp front teeth to chew through tree trunks until the trees fall down. Next, the beaver floats logs down the stream to the building site. Then, it weaves branches together and fills the gaps with mud and stones to trap water. The resulting pond creates a safe, deep body of water where the beaver family builds a lodge home protected from predators. What does a beaver do FIRST when building a dam?

• AFloats logs down the stream
• BWeaves branches together with mud
• CChews through tree trunks until trees fall down
• DBuilds a lodge home for its family

Read the passage below to answer the question. How Beavers Build Dams Beavers are remarkable animals known as nature's engineers. They build dams across streams using tree branches, mud, and rocks. First, a beaver uses its sharp front teeth to chew through tree trunks until the trees fall down. Next, the beaver floats logs down the stream to the building site. Then, it weaves branches together and fills the gaps with mud and stones to trap water. The resulting pond creates a safe, deep body of water where the beaver family builds a lodge home protected from predators. What materials do beavers use to fill gaps in their dams?

• ALeaves and dry grass
• BMud and stones
• CPinecones and needles
• DSand and shells

Read the passage below to answer the question. How Beavers Build Dams Beavers are remarkable animals known as nature's engineers. They build dams across streams using tree branches, mud, and rocks. First, a beaver uses its sharp front teeth to chew through tree trunks until the trees fall down. Next, the beaver floats logs down the stream to the building site. Then, it weaves branches together and fills the gaps with mud and stones to trap water. The resulting pond creates a safe, deep body of water where the beaver family builds a lodge home protected from predators. Why is 'How Beavers Build Dams' a good title for this text?

• AIt tells the reader that the text will explain the steps beavers take to make dams.
• BIt shows that the text is a funny fictional story about a beaver.
• CIt warns readers about dangerous wild animals in the forest.
• DIt compares beavers to birds building nests.

Read the passage below to answer the question. Recycling Paper at School Recycling paper is a simple way students can help protect natural resources. Every ton of recycled paper saves about 17 trees! When schools collect used notebook paper and cardboard, the paper is taken to a recycling plant. There, machines wash away the ink and mix the paper with warm water to turn it into liquid pulp. Next, the pulp is rolled flat and dried into clean new sheets of paper. By placing old paper in blue recycling bins, third graders can save trees and reduce landfill trash. How many trees are saved by recycling one ton of paper?

• AAbout 5 trees
• BAbout 17 trees
• CAbout 50 trees
• DAbout 100 trees

Read the passage below to answer the question. Recycling Paper at School Recycling paper is a simple way students can help protect natural resources. Every ton of recycled paper saves about 17 trees! When schools collect used notebook paper and cardboard, the paper is taken to a recycling plant. There, machines wash away the ink and mix the paper with warm water to turn it into liquid pulp. Next, the pulp is rolled flat and dried into clean new sheets of paper. By placing old paper in blue recycling bins, third graders can save trees and reduce landfill trash. What is the main goal of recycling paper according to the text?

• ATo make blue bins look nice in classrooms
• BTo save trees and reduce trash in landfills
• CTo make warm water for washing school desks
• DTo teach students how to cut paper with scissors

Which word is the correct plural form of the noun 'child'?

• Achilds
• Bchildren
• Cchildrens
• Dchildes

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

• AMy friend sam lives in cheyenne, wyoming.
• BMy friend Sam lives in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
• CMy friend Sam lives in cheyenne, Wyoming.
• Dmy friend sam lives in Cheyenne, wyoming.

Choose the correct past-tense verb to complete the sentence: Yesterday, Caleb _______ his bike all the way to the park.

• Aride
• Brided
• Crode
• Driding

Which sentence places commas correctly in a date?

• AWyoming became a state on July 10, 1890.
• BWyoming became a state on, July 10 1890.
• CWyoming became a state on July, 10 1890.
• DWyoming became a state on July 10 1890,

Which word in the sentence below is an adjective? The fluffy rabbit hopped across the green lawn.

• Ahopped
• Bfluffy
• Cacross
• Drabbit

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• Avery
• Bnot
• Cagain
• Dbefore

Which word is spelled correctly?

• Ahoping
• Bhoppinge
• Chopeing
• Dhoppeing

Read the passage below to answer the question. The Mystery of the Whispering Cave Leo and Maya were exploring the rocky hills near Lander, Wyoming. While walking near a limestone cliff, they noticed a narrow gap between two large boulders. Cool air blew out from the gap, making a soft whistling sound. 'Do you hear that, Leo?' Maya whispered, her eyes wide with surprise. 'It sounds like someone is whispering!' Leo stepped closer and shone his flashlight into the darkness. 'It's just the wind blowing through a small tunnel inside the cave,' he explained with a grin. 'The cave isn't haunted at all!' Maya let out a sigh of relief and smiled. Together, they sat on a flat rock near the entrance and drew a map of the cave in their adventure notebooks so they could show their science class on Monday. What caused the soft whispering sound near the cliff?

• AA wild animal hiding in the bushes
• BWind blowing through a narrow tunnel inside the cave
• CA radio left behind by hikers
• DWater dripping from the cave ceiling

Read the passage below to answer the question. The Mystery of the Whispering Cave Leo and Maya were exploring the rocky hills near Lander, Wyoming. While walking near a limestone cliff, they noticed a narrow gap between two large boulders. Cool air blew out from the gap, making a soft whistling sound. 'Do you hear that, Leo?' Maya whispered, her eyes wide with surprise. 'It sounds like someone is whispering!' Leo stepped closer and shone his flashlight into the darkness. 'It's just the wind blowing through a small tunnel inside the cave,' he explained with a grin. 'The cave isn't haunted at all!' Maya let out a sigh of relief and smiled. Together, they sat on a flat rock near the entrance and drew a map of the cave in their adventure notebooks so they could show their science class on Monday. Which trait best describes Leo in this story?

• AFearful and hesitant
• BCurious and logical
• CLazy and careless
• DLoud and mischievous

Read the passage below to answer the question. The Mystery of the Whispering Cave Leo and Maya were exploring the rocky hills near Lander, Wyoming. While walking near a limestone cliff, they noticed a narrow gap between two large boulders. Cool air blew out from the gap, making a soft whistling sound. 'Do you hear that, Leo?' Maya whispered, her eyes wide with surprise. 'It sounds like someone is whispering!' Leo stepped closer and shone his flashlight into the darkness. 'It's just the wind blowing through a small tunnel inside the cave,' he explained with a grin. 'The cave isn't haunted at all!' Maya let out a sigh of relief and smiled. Together, they sat on a flat rock near the entrance and drew a map of the cave in their adventure notebooks so they could show their science class on Monday. What does Maya's 'sigh of relief' show about how she felt?

• AShe was glad to learn there was a simple, safe explanation for the sound.
• BShe was angry that Leo used his flashlight.
• CShe was exhausted from running up the hill.
• DShe was disappointed that the cave was small.

Read the passage below to answer the question. The Mystery of the Whispering Cave Leo and Maya were exploring the rocky hills near Lander, Wyoming. While walking near a limestone cliff, they noticed a narrow gap between two large boulders. Cool air blew out from the gap, making a soft whistling sound. 'Do you hear that, Leo?' Maya whispered, her eyes wide with surprise. 'It sounds like someone is whispering!' Leo stepped closer and shone his flashlight into the darkness. 'It's just the wind blowing through a small tunnel inside the cave,' he explained with a grin. 'The cave isn't haunted at all!' Maya let out a sigh of relief and smiled. Together, they sat on a flat rock near the entrance and drew a map of the cave in their adventure notebooks so they could show their science class on Monday. What is the main theme of this story?

• AExploring caves without adult supervision is dangerous.
• BUsing reason and investigation can solve mysteries that seem scary at first.
• CScience notebooks should always be kept clean.
• DWind only blows during the morning hours in Wyoming.

Read the story below to answer the question. Slam Dunk Effort Marcus loved basketball, but he struggled with free throws. During practice on Tuesday, he missed eight out of ten shots. Disappointed, Marcus hung his head and started walking toward the bleachers. Coach Ramirez walked over and put a hand on his shoulder. 'Skill comes from practice, Marcus, not magic,' Coach Ramirez said kindly. 'If you practice twenty free throws after school every day, your muscle memory will improve.' Marcus took Coach Ramirez's advice. Every afternoon for two weeks, while the gym was quiet, Marcus practiced his shooting form. He focused on bending his knees and following through with his wrist. On Friday's big game, with three seconds left on the clock, Marcus was fouled and stepped up to the free-throw line. He took a deep breath, shot the ball, and watched it swish cleanly through the net to win the game! Why did Marcus practice free throws every afternoon for two weeks?

• ACoach Ramirez forced him to stay in detention.
• BHe wanted to prove his teammates were wrong.
• CHe took his coach's advice so he could improve his shooting skill.
• DHe wanted to win a trophy for having the cleanest shoes.

Read the story below to answer the question. Slam Dunk Effort Marcus loved basketball, but he struggled with free throws. During practice on Tuesday, he missed eight out of ten shots. Disappointed, Marcus hung his head and started walking toward the bleachers. Coach Ramirez walked over and put a hand on his shoulder. 'Skill comes from practice, Marcus, not magic,' Coach Ramirez said kindly. 'If you practice twenty free throws after school every day, your muscle memory will improve.' Marcus took Coach Ramirez's advice. Every afternoon for two weeks, while the gym was quiet, Marcus practiced his shooting form. He focused on bending his knees and following through with his wrist. On Friday's big game, with three seconds left on the clock, Marcus was fouled and stepped up to the free-throw line. He took a deep breath, shot the ball, and watched it swish cleanly through the net to win the game! What happened right after Marcus listened to Coach Ramirez's advice?

• AMarcus won the game on Tuesday.
• BMarcus practiced twenty free throws every afternoon for two weeks.
• CMarcus walked away to the bleachers and quit the team.
• DMarcus missed ten shots during Friday's game.

Read the story below to answer the question. Slam Dunk Effort Marcus loved basketball, but he struggled with free throws. During practice on Tuesday, he missed eight out of ten shots. Disappointed, Marcus hung his head and started walking toward the bleachers. Coach Ramirez walked over and put a hand on his shoulder. 'Skill comes from practice, Marcus, not magic,' Coach Ramirez said kindly. 'If you practice twenty free throws after school every day, your muscle memory will improve.' Marcus took Coach Ramirez's advice. Every afternoon for two weeks, while the gym was quiet, Marcus practiced his shooting form. He focused on bending his knees and following through with his wrist. On Friday's big game, with three seconds left on the clock, Marcus was fouled and stepped up to the free-throw line. He took a deep breath, shot the ball, and watched it swish cleanly through the net to win the game! What does the phrase 'swish cleanly through the net' mean in the story?

• AThe ball hit the backboard and bounced away.
• BThe ball went straight into the basket without touching the rim.
• CThe net fell off the hoop.
• DThe referee called a foul on Marcus.

Read the story below to answer the question. Slam Dunk Effort Marcus loved basketball, but he struggled with free throws. During practice on Tuesday, he missed eight out of ten shots. Disappointed, Marcus hung his head and started walking toward the bleachers. Coach Ramirez walked over and put a hand on his shoulder. 'Skill comes from practice, Marcus, not magic,' Coach Ramirez said kindly. 'If you practice twenty free throws after school every day, your muscle memory will improve.' Marcus took Coach Ramirez's advice. Every afternoon for two weeks, while the gym was quiet, Marcus practiced his shooting form. He focused on bending his knees and following through with his wrist. On Friday's big game, with three seconds left on the clock, Marcus was fouled and stepped up to the free-throw line. He took a deep breath, shot the ball, and watched it swish cleanly through the net to win the game! Who is telling this story?

• AMarcus
• BCoach Ramirez
• CA third-person narrator who is not a character in the story
• DA referee at the basketball game

Read the fable below to answer the question. The Fox and the Crane One summer afternoon, a boastful Fox invited a Crane to his den for dinner. To play a trick on the Crane, the Fox served soup in wide, shallow plates. The Fox lapped up his soup quickly with his broad tongue, but the poor Crane could only wet the tip of her long, narrow beak. She went home hungry while the Fox laughed. A week later, the Crane invited the Fox to her home by the river. She served a delicious stew inside tall, narrow jars with long necks. The Crane easily inserted her long beak into the jar and enjoyed a hearty meal. However, the Fox could not fit his snout into the narrow neck of the jar and could only lick the outside. The Fox realized he had been treated just as he had treated his guest. What is the central moral of this fable?

• AFoxes make better cooks than cranes.
• BTreat others the way you want to be treated.
• CSoups should always be served boiling hot.
• DRiverside homes are prettier than mountain dens.

Read the fable below to answer the question. The Fox and the Crane One summer afternoon, a boastful Fox invited a Crane to his den for dinner. To play a trick on the Crane, the Fox served soup in wide, shallow plates. The Fox lapped up his soup quickly with his broad tongue, but the poor Crane could only wet the tip of her long, narrow beak. She went home hungry while the Fox laughed. A week later, the Crane invited the Fox to her home by the river. She served a delicious stew inside tall, narrow jars with long necks. The Crane easily inserted her long beak into the jar and enjoyed a hearty meal. However, the Fox could not fit his snout into the narrow neck of the jar and could only lick the outside. The Fox realized he had been treated just as he had treated his guest. How did the Crane's dinner containers differ from the Fox's dinner containers?

• AThe Crane served food in wide, shallow plates, while the Fox used wooden bowls.
• BThe Crane served food in tall, narrow jars, while the Fox used wide, shallow plates.
• CThe Crane served food in small cups, while the Fox used giant pots.
• DBoth served food in identical plastic trays.

Read the fable below to answer the question. The Fox and the Crane One summer afternoon, a boastful Fox invited a Crane to his den for dinner. To play a trick on the Crane, the Fox served soup in wide, shallow plates. The Fox lapped up his soup quickly with his broad tongue, but the poor Crane could only wet the tip of her long, narrow beak. She went home hungry while the Fox laughed. A week later, the Crane invited the Fox to her home by the river. She served a delicious stew inside tall, narrow jars with long necks. The Crane easily inserted her long beak into the jar and enjoyed a hearty meal. However, the Fox could not fit his snout into the narrow neck of the jar and could only lick the outside. The Fox realized he had been treated just as he had treated his guest. In the story, what does the word 'boastful' suggest about the Fox?

• AHe was shy and quiet.
• BHe thought highly of himself and liked to show off.
• CHe was generous and kind to all animals.
• DHe was slow and clumsy.

Read the fable below to answer the question. The Fox and the Crane One summer afternoon, a boastful Fox invited a Crane to his den for dinner. To play a trick on the Crane, the Fox served soup in wide, shallow plates. The Fox lapped up his soup quickly with his broad tongue, but the poor Crane could only wet the tip of her long, narrow beak. She went home hungry while the Fox laughed. A week later, the Crane invited the Fox to her home by the river. She served a delicious stew inside tall, narrow jars with long necks. The Crane easily inserted her long beak into the jar and enjoyed a hearty meal. However, the Fox could not fit his snout into the narrow neck of the jar and could only lick the outside. The Fox realized he had been treated just as he had treated his guest. If an illustration were added showing the Crane eating at her house, what would it most likely depict?

• AThe Crane happily placing her long beak inside a tall jar while the Fox looks confused
• BThe Fox dancing on top of a dining table
• CThe Crane flying away into the clouds
• DThe Fox cooking soup over a campfire

In a story, what is the term for the problem that the main character must overcome?

• ASetting
• BConflict
• CResolution
• DTheme

Which clue sentence shows that a story is written in the FIRST-PERSON point of view?

• A'She walked quietly through the dense forest.'
• B'I strapped on my snowshoes and headed up the trail.'
• C'They packed their bags for a weekend camping trip.'
• D'Marcus threw the ball to Sam.'

What does the idiom 'it was raining cats and dogs' mean in a story?

• AAnimals were falling from the sky.
• BIt was raining extremely hard.
• CCats and dogs were chasing each other outside.
• DThe weather was bright and sunny.

Read the sentence: 'Even though it was dark and cold, Nina stayed outside to help search for her neighbor's lost puppy until it was found.' What character trait does Nina demonstrate?

• ACaring and persistent
• BLazy and forgetful
• CSelfish and impatient
• DFoolish and noisy

How does a story's setting influence the events in a plot?

• AIt determines the price of the book.
• BIt provides the environment and conditions that shape what characters can do.
• CIt changes the font size of the printed text.
• DIt dictates the author's biography.

Two different stories both feature a young character who works hard to learn how to play an instrument. What theme do both stories most likely share?

• ADolphins are smart ocean creatures.
• BHard work and dedication lead to achievement.
• CPlaying outside in the rain is fun.
• DTravel by train is faster than by car.