An important diff. between the migrations in RedCrab and MonarchMagic is that only butterflies-

migrate to escape harsh weather

Why does the poet include a simile in line 22?

express idea that area will be less beautiful w/obutterflies

Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact the Olympic symbol has had on others?

is one of the most widely known logos on Earth

The poet includes stanzas 1 through 3 most likely to---

describe the actions of the butterfly as a beautiful event

What lesson did the author learn while living in India?

Monkeys can cause problems that require creative solutions.

Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that Christmas Island is a special place?

The island has exotic plants&animals,some found nowhere else

Which idea is supported by information in the selection?

Olympics provides opportunity tocelebrate interest in sports

Judy's encounter with the grandpa monkey suggests that she was--

aware that the monkeys could have been dangerous

Which detail from the selection supports the idea that the island benefits from the red crabs?

Crab migration attracts visitors whospend money onthe island

Like sails catching a sudden gust/Those frail folded flaps unfurl; This simile describes--

the quickness & fullness of the butterfly's spreading wings

Why did Coubertin want the Olympic Games to be successful?

Viewed the Games as a way to promote peace among countries

How are the migrations described in "Red Crab Invasion" and "Monarch Magic" similar?

Both migrations are part of a cycle.

The author included paragraph 1 in the selection most likely to--

provide background info. about the home of red crabs

Which org. pattern do the author and the poet use to describe the migration of an organism?

events are presented in sequential order

Which sent. supports the idea that the Olympic rings symbolize each participant's home country?

Eachcountry competing hasat least oneof thecolors inits flag

The reader can conclude that the opening ceremony is--

an important celebration that takes place during the Games

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1
An important diff. between the migrations in RedCrab and MonarchMagic is that only butterflies-
travel in a group
are seen by people while migrating
migrate to escape harsh weather
breed during their journey
2
Read Monkey Tails--What is the title of the story?
English is AWESOME!
Monkey Tails
3
Why does the poet include a simile in line 22?
emphasize the delicateness of the butterflies
describe howthe butterflies become less attractive over time
identify another animal that inhabits the area
express idea that area will be less beautiful w/obutterflies
4
Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact the Olympic symbol has had on others?
was developed by Coubertin to convey a message of unity
is one of the most widely known logos on Earth
was presented to the IOC in 1914
has five interlocking rings
5
The poet includes stanzas 1 through 3 most likely to---
emphasize the effect the butterfly has on its surroundings
highlight the speaker's memories of observing the butterfly
describe the actions of the butterfly as a beautiful event
show that the speaker is watching more than one butterfly
6
What lesson did the author learn while living in India?
It is wise to leave monkeys alone while they are eating.
Monkeys can cause problems that require creative solutions.
Ithelps 2 befriend those familiar withthe behavior ofmonkeys
Food can be used to help calm aggressive monkeys
7
Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that Christmas Island is a special place?
The island has exotic plants&animals,some found nowhere else
ChristmasIsland is an Australian territory inthe IndianOcean
The redcrab makes up the largest pop. ofthe landcrab species
Only 1500 or so people lived on the island as of 2010.
8
Which idea is supported by information in the selection?
Olympics provides opportunity tocelebrate interest in sports
Coubertin understoodcolorful symbolswere important insports.
Selecting Greece for 1st Olympics was difficult for IOC.
TheIOC has full authority to uphold rules for modernOlympics
9
Judy's encounter with the grandpa monkey suggests that she was--
concerned about the grandpa monkey's children
entertained by the grandpa monkey's actions
hoping to get close look at the monkeys
aware that the monkeys could have been dangerous
10
Five Rings Unbroken--What is the title of the article?
Rings Break
Five Unbroken
The Olympics
5 Rings Unbroken
11
Which detail from the selection supports the idea that the island benefits from the red crabs?
Crab migration attracts visitors whospend money onthe island
Millions of red crabs live in the rain forest.
The red crabs lay their eggs along the shore of the island.
The red crabs cover roadways during their migration.
12
From the information provided in the selection, the reader can tell that monkeys typically--
live in large family groups
depend on people for food
travel great distances
live high in the treetops
13
In paragraph 2, the word treacherous means--
unexpected
questionable
dangerous
quick
14
Monarch Magic--What is the title of the poem?
I love rainbows and butterflies
Monarch Magic
15
When the author's mother saw the family of monkeys in her dining room, she most likely felt--
amused
surprised
cheated
sympathetic
16
Like sails catching a sudden gust/Those frail folded flaps unfurl; This simile describes--
the color of the butterfly's new wings
the quickness & fullness of the butterfly's spreading wings
the size of the butterfly's wings compared to a ship's sail
the damage the wind has done to the butterfly's wings
17
Red Crab Invasion--What is the title of the article?
IDK
RCI
Red Crab Invasion
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!!
18
Why did Coubertin want the Olympic Games to be successful?
Wanted to increase the popularity ofa committee he served on
Hoped the Games would inspire young people tobecome athletes
Viewed the Games as a way to promote peace among countries
Believed sporting events would entertain people
19
How are the migrations described in "Red Crab Invasion" and "Monarch Magic" similar?
Both migrations occur during a rainy season.
Both migrations are part of a cycle.
Both migrations cross a border into another country.
Both migrations are initiated by the male of the species.
20
The author included paragraph 1 in the selection most likely to--
explain why Island is a perfect place for red crabs to live
provide reasonsfor visiting ChristmasIsland during migration
explainwhy it's important for the redcrabs to reach theocean
provide background info. about the home of red crabs
21
Which org. pattern do the author and the poet use to describe the migration of an organism?
events are ordered from most important to least important
events are presented in sequential order
problems are listed, and then solutions are given
opinions are presented, and then they are supported by facts
22
Which sent. supports the idea that the Olympic rings symbolize each participant's home country?
A flag bearing five interlocking colored rings is lifted.
Eachcountry competing hasat least oneof thecolors inits flag
The symbol's message of unity, though, remains the same.
The ringsnow have 3on topand 2underneath insteadof ina line.
23
The reader can conclude that the opening ceremony is--
an important celebration that takes place during the Games
the only time that the Olympic symbol is displayed
when the members of the IOC are selected
when the best athletes in the Olympic Games are identified

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