Based on lines 55-65, you can infer that the animals turn on each other because they...

realize that they are different

Revise sentences 4 and 5 a relative pronoun.

Devon saw a door that gaped open in front of him.

Combine sentence 25 and fragment 26 to form one sentence...

He gazed up the length of a humongous wooden door while he..

Combine sentence 14 and fragment 15 to form one sentence...

He moved through the darkness until he saw a glow...

Which of the following sentences best expresses the author's purpose?

"The mirror created a commotion in the hut." (lines 34)

Which of the following would best show Devon's confused response to what the little man says...

"How can you expect me," Devon hesitated, "when...accident?"

Choose the best way to rewrite sentence 16 to better show the setting.

The sound of water grew... a low, stout fountain.

According to lines 13-20, what is the difference between Arthur and the author's current cats?

Arthur went for walks only because...was afraid to be alone.

Which quotation from the story best demonstrates the story's theme?

"The real image of a person...contact with." (lines 81-83)

Choose the correct way to punctuate the dialogue in sentence 8.

"Should I enter?" Devon muttered to himself.

Based on lines 29-38, you can make the inference that the field is...

a safe place for the pets to play

The first two sentences get the reader's attention by...

making the reader curious about what the banner means

Both selections focus on which topic?

different aspects of animal behavior

What causes the peddler to accept Marianna's offer for the mirror?

The mirror is difficult to carry.

Revise sentences 12-13 using a relative pronoun.

At once he smelled many things that were strange to him.

Which is the most meaning of disruption in line 71 of "The Cat Who...Was a Cat?"

disorder caused by an outside influence

Which quotation from the story best demonstrates that the mirror is a symbol of vanity?

"A glass mirror shows only the skin of the body." (line 81)

According to lines 23-25, what is the effect of the cats' stopping to check the storm drains?

The dog has a chance to ask to be carried.

Which is the best way to describe the difference between these two types of selections?

One selection is fiction, and... selection is nonfiction.

Choose the correct way to punctuate the dialogue in sentence 19.

"Is there something I can do for you?" a voice rang out.

Based on lines 7-9, you can infer that Jan Skiba is...

concerned about the welfare of those around him

What is the effect of the dog's wagging its tail?

The author gets out the collar and leash.

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7th Grade Unit 3

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from The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog and the Dog Who Thought He Was a Cat from On the Cat Walk

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1
Which is the most likely meaning of plying in line 30 of "On the Cat Walk"?
twisting together
carrying out
performing in
crossing through
2
According to lines 36-38, what causes the author and his pets to stay close to the school?
other animals
bright sunnlight
nearby children
wet contitions
3
Based on lines 55-65, you can infer that the animals turn on each other because they...
want their owner's attention
are tired of sharing a dish
realize that they are different
are scared of the mirror
4
The daughters reveal which theme through their actions in lines 34-54?
Living in the city is exciting.
Vanity brings sorrow.
It is better to know one's flaws.
Housework is unimportant.
5
Revise sentences 4 and 5 a relative pronoun.
Devon saw a door, it gaped open in front of him.
Devon saw a door who gaped open in front of him.
Devon saw a door gaping open ion front of him.
Devon saw a door that gaped open in front of him.
6
Combine sentence 25 and fragment 26 to form one sentence...
He gazed up the length of a humongous wooden door--- while..
While he ran his hand over its carved surface; he...
He gazed up the length of a humongous wooden door while he..
He gazed up the length of a humongous wooden door; while he.
7
In line 22, the word doodads has a connotation of...
rare
useless
small
expensive
8
Which is the most likely meaning of halfhearted in line 32 of "On the Cat Walk"?
without interest
in poor health
in distrust
with caution
9
The peddler's trinkets symbolize
nature
loyalty
wealth
honesty
10
Combine sentence 14 and fragment 15 to form one sentence...
He moved through the darkness..light spreading toward him.
He moved through the darkness until he saw a glow...
He moved through the darkness; until he...
He moved through the darkness---until he saw a glow of...
11
What causes Burek and Kot to return to normal?
They avoid the mirror.
They grow tired of fighting.
Jan Skiba punishes them.
Jan Skiba removes the mirror.
12
Which of the following sentences best expresses the author's purpose?
"But one day a peddler happened...there." (lines 20-21)
"She would pay him five groshen...the mirror." (lines 28)
"The mirror created a commotion in the hut." (lines 34)
"The peasant's children...alike either." (lines 13-14)
13
Which of the following would best show Devon's confused response to what the little man says...
"You must be crazy," Devon laughed, "if you...staying here."
"Let go of me," Devon shouted, "if you...good for you!"
"I don't know you," Devon sneered, "and...any surprises."
"How can you expect me," Devon hesitated, "when...accident?"
14
Which is the most likely meaning of security in line 33 of "On the Cat Walk"?
protection
authority
self-consciousness
distraction
15
The author's main purpose is to...
persuade people to adopt strays
express opinions about pet care.
entertain with humor
explain natural history
16
Choose the best way to rewrite sentence 16 to better show the setting.
Devon's palms perspired as he approached a fountain.
The sound of water grew... a low, stout fountain.
"What a fantastic fountain!" Devon exclaimed.
Devon stood up straight and tall, afraid to touch anything.
17
According to lines 13-20, what is the difference between Arthur and the author's current cats?
The current cats will walk only if the dog goes along.
Arthur would walk only a few feet and then go home.
Arthur went for walks only because...was afraid to be alone.
The current cats are suspicious and afraid of the outdoors.
18
In line 59, the word creature has a connotation of...
coward
monster
fool
miser
19
In line 2, the word hut has a connotation of....
poor
clean
large
empty
20
Which quotation from the story best demonstrates the story's theme?
"The real image of a person...contact with." (lines 81-83)
"Kot's whiskers...raised her paw too." (lines 59-61)
"The dog thought...cat thought she was a dog." (lines 10-11)
"The peddlers who bought...poor hut." (lines 18-20)
21
Choose the correct way to punctuate the dialogue in sentence 8.
"Should I enter," Devon muttered to himself.
"Should I enter?" Devon muttered to himself.
"Should I enter?" Devon muttered to himself."
"Should I enter? Devon muttered to himself."
22
Based on lines 29-38, you can make the inference that the field is...
a safe place for the pets to play
located on a busy city street
surrounded by two different schools
a favorite spot for people and their pets
23
The first two sentences get the reader's attention by...
making the reader curious about what the banner means
making the reader curious about the color of the banner
including dialogue between Devon and the shopkeeper
including a vivid description of the main character
24
Both selections focus on which topic?
different aspects of animal behavior
extreme poverty of peasants
pet behavior on family walks
destructive nature of vanity
25
What causes the peddler to accept Marianna's offer for the mirror?
Jan Skiba threatens him.
The mirror is difficult to carry.
He knows the mirror is worthless.
He feels sorry for Marianna.
26
Which words in sentences 12 through 16 make the sequence of events clear?
through, toward, before
moved, toward, Soon
At once, Until, Soon
many, through, Until
27
Revise sentences 12-13 using a relative pronoun.
At once he smelled many things, they were strange to him.
At once he smelled many things that were strange to him.
At once he smelled many things strange to him.
At once he smelled many things who were strange to him.
28
Which is the most meaning of disruption in line 71 of "The Cat Who...Was a Cat?"
a person's reflection in a mirror
disorder caused by an outside influence
a family's happiness at home
beauty of a household decoration
29
Based on paragraph 1, the author's purpose is to...
tell a tale about a mirror
present facts about farm poverty
express an opinion about family size
persuade people to live simply
30
Which quotation from the story best demonstrates that the mirror is a symbol of vanity?
"The house had a bed, a...stove, but no mirror." (lines 2-3)
"After the mirror disappeared... normal." (lines 77-78)
"In their anguish, both...stopped eating." (lines 69-70)
"A glass mirror shows only the skin of the body." (line 81)
31
Sentences 8-11 describe the conflict between ...
Devon and forces of nature
the shopkeeper and forces of nature
Devon and his own fears
the shopkeeper and his own fears
32
According to lines 23-25, what is the effect of the cats' stopping to check the storm drains?
The cats stop and play in the water.
The dog has a chance to ask to be carried.
The dog chases mice in the streets.
The cats always catch chipmunks.
33
Which is the best way to describe the difference between these two types of selections?
The first selection is nonfiction, and...is a mystery.
Both selections are nonfiction, but...longer than the other.
The second selection is a poem, and...selection is an essay.
One selection is fiction, and... selection is nonfiction.
34
In line 40, the word snub has a connotation of...
broken
ugly
big
plain
35
Revise sentence 14 to show Devon's fear.
He glided through the darkness.`
He stumbled about in the darkness.
He strode through the darkness.
He shivered in the darkness.
36
Choose the correct way to punctuate the dialogue in sentence 19.
Is there something I can do for you? a voice range out.
"Is there something I can do for you?" a voice rang out."
"Is there something I can do for you?" a voice rang out.
"Is there something I can do for you"? "a voice rang out."
37
Based on lines 7-9, you can infer that Jan Skiba is...
tired of having animals that eat all of his food
forced to take food away from his pets... children can eat
concerned about the welfare of those around him
trying to provide for every animal in the neighborhood
38
According to lines 9-12, what is the effect of the cats' presence on the walks?
The cats and dog get into a fight.
The cats follow the dog's lead.
The dog runs away from the cats.
The dog decides to move.
39
Based on lines 13-20, you ca make the inference that the author is...
excited about the state of Indiana
lonely without several pets
knowledgeable about cats
particular about the names of his cats
40
What is the effect of the dog's wagging its tail?
One of the cats wakes from a nap.
One of the author's sons goes on a walk.
The author gets out the collar and leash.
The cats become the center of attention.

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