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Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests

Multiple-Choice Release Item Book

Sandy Garrett

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Oklahoma State Department of Education

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Copyright 2005 by Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted

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AcknowledgmentsReading

Climbing the Walls from U.S. Kids. Copyright 1993 by Childrens Better Health Institute, Benjamin Franklin Literary& Medical Society, Indianapolis, Indiana. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Dogs Have Careers Too reprinted with permission of American Kennel Club. Copyright 2001. All rights reserved.

The Trouble with Auggie by Lavern Holdeman. Reprinted with permission of the author. Copyright 1991. All rights

reserved.

The Little Boys Secret by David L. Harrison. Text copyright 1972, 2001 by David L. Harrison, from The Book of

Giant Storiesby David L. Harrison. Published by Boyds Mills Press, Inc. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Just Like a Hero by Alan Cliburn. Copyright 1983 byHighlights for Children, Inc., Columbus, Ohio. All rights

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READING

IntroductionGrade 5 Reading

The purpose of this test is to measure Oklahoma fifth-grade students level of proficiency in reading. Onthe Grade 5 Reading Test, students are required to respond to a variety of items linked to the fifth-grade

reading content standards identified in thePriority Academic Student Skills (PASS). Each Reading Test item

tests an identified content standard and objective listed below.

The next page lists thePASSStandards for fifth-grade Reading. Each year committees of Oklahoma

educators review and approve items for use on the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests. The items in thisdocument were selected from the pool of those eligible items. These are examples of items that appear

on tests; this is not an example of a test form. Each group of items follows its associated reading

passage, and the items are in the order of thePASSStandards and Objectives shown above. A table at the

end of this document lists the items in sequence, thePASSStandard and Objective, and the correctanswer for each item. All of these items have been modified to reflect the principles of Universal Test

Design in order to more closely align them with the style and format of items on current tests. However,

the fifty-item collection does not match the balance and proportion of items required on operational testsas identified by the Grade 5 Reading Blueprint. The Blueprint can be found on the State Department of

Education website at http://sde.state.ok.us/home/defaultie.html.

ALL items in this document and on our tests have been reviewed and approved by committees of

content-area teachers from school districts around the state of Oklahoma.

PASSContent Standards and Objectives

Vocabulary

Words in Context (1.1) Affixes, Roots, and Stems (1.2)

Syn., Ant., and Hom. (1.3)

Comprehension/Critical Literacy

Literal Understanding (3.1)

Inferences and Interpretation (3.2) Summary and Generalization (3.3) Analysis and Evaluation (3.4)

Literature

Literary Genres (4.1) Literary Elements (4.2)

Figurative Lang./Sound Devices (4.3)

Research and Information

Accessing Information (5.1)

Interpreting Information (5.2)


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Reading/Literature: The student will apply a wide range of strategies to

comprehend, interpret, evaluate, appreciate, and respond to a wide variety

of texts.

Standard 1: Vocabulary

The student will develop and expand their knowledge of words andword meanings to increase their vocabulary.

Standard 3: Comprehension/Critical Literacy

The student will interact with the words and concepts in the text to

construct an appropriate meaning.

Standard 4: Literature

The student will read to contrast meaning and respond to a wide

variety of literary forms.

Standard 5: Research and Information

The student will conduct research and organize information.



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Read the selection below. Then answer the questions that follow.

Climbing the Walls

Imagine what it would be like to climb into a dark cave.

spelunkerone who explores cavesroutinea fixed way to do thingsdescenta trip down

It Only Looks Easy

The Browns make spelunking lookeasy. But you cant just rush into beinga caver. It can be very dangerous.Leah, Jeremy, and Nate spent hourslearning how to climb, rappel, and usetheir equipment before they enteredtheir first cave. And they never go intoa cave without their mom or dad.

Cavers must learn to respect nature.We never leave litter or damage acave in any way, says Leah. Weleave the cave just as we found it.

Cavers must also be in top physicalcondition. Besides practicing herclimbing skills, Leah swims and workson her gymnastics routines.

Whats the reward for all of this hardwork? You get to go where mostpeople have never gone, Leah sayswith a smile. Some people even say

that caves are like another planet.

I NEED ANOTHER ROPE!screamed the strandedspelunker(spi-LUNK-er). He was trying torappel(ruh-PEL) down into a

four-hundred-foot-deep cave calledSurprise Pit. Halfway down, he gotstuck on a knot in his rope. His friendshad already reached the bottom of thepit. They could not help him. Now theman was in big trouble.

Luckily, the Brown family was inthe same cave that day. Leah, ageeleven, her brother Jeremy, twelve, and

their father are expert spelunkers, orcave explorers. They knew just what todo to save the man. Leah and herfather swung a new rope down to him.The man grabbed it. Thanks to Leahand her father, he was able to rappel(climb down on a rope) safely to thebottom of the cave.

Spelunking with their parents has

helped Leah, Jeremy, and theireight-year-old brother Nate becometop-notch cavers.

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Putting It to the Test

One of Jeremys and Leahs greatestchallenges was climbing the deepestpit in the United States. They

rappelled down and then climbed backup Fantastic Pit in Georgiaall 586feet of it. Halfway down, Leah foundherself surrounded by completedarkness. The only thing she could seewas her brothers tiny lamplight at thebottom.

I didnt get scared. It takes a lot toscare me, Leah says as she describes

her descent into the pit.When climbing or descending a

deep pit, the Browns are extracautious. I always go slow becauseits easy to get out of control, Leahexplains. It took Leah and her familyover fifty minutes to climb out ofFantastic Pit.

Deeper and Deeper

The Browns next challenge isGolondrinas (go l nd rin z) Pit inMexico. Its over 1,230 feet deep!

Leah, Jeremy, and Nate have beentraining every weekend to get ready.Sometimes they climb 1,000 feet inone weekend!

Leah is especially excited about thetrip. Golondrinas is an amazingplace, she says. Theres actually ajungle at the bottom of it!

The Brown family is always looking

for new challenges. The excitement ofdiscovering new caves has brought thefamily closer together. Theyvelearned a new respect for natureanda new respect for one another.

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Why would a student want to

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A to plan a vacation

B to learn about spelunking *

C to get information about caveformations

D to learn about the depths ofcaves

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The reward for all of Leahs hard

work is

A traveling to Mexico City withJeremy.

B teaching her brother Nate toswim.

C helping people who are in

trouble.D going where most people have

never gone. *

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Which detail would be least

important to include in

a summary?

A Cavers must be in top physicalcondition.

B Leah can get stuck on a knot inher rope. *

C Leah and Jeremy always go intoa cave with an adult.

D Climbing or descending a pitrequires extra caution.

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This article is mainly about

A a stranded caver.

B cave damage.

C children learning to be cavers. *

D the equipment for caving.


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The difference between Fantastic

Pit and Golondrinas Pit is that

one is

A darker.

B warmer.

C newer.

D deeper. *

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Which question is answered in

the article?

A What do the formations looklike in Fantastic Pit?

B How old does a caver have tobe to rappel into a cave?

C Where can information befound on how to become aspelunker?

D What are the benefits ofcaving? *

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Which resource would give more

information about spelunking?

A Universal Encyclopedia *

B Global Information Almanac

C The Mitchell World AtlasD Roberts Student Thesaurus

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Enough information is provided

by the author to show that

A caves should be treated withrespect. *

B only gymnasts should attemptclimbing.

C most caves look like anotherplanet.

D deep caves have jungles at thebottom.


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Do you know what kindsorbreedsthey are?

There are about 150 different breeds

of dogs recognized by the AmericanKennel Club (AKC) includingeverything from the Toy Poodle to theGiant Schnauzer.

With so many different breeds, allthese dogs could be arranged lots ofdifferent ways. The AKC, the principal

Dogs have careers too . . . well,not exactly careers like lawyers,carpenters, teachers, or doctors. Butover the centuries dogs have been bredto perform very specific jobs, such asguarding, hunting, herding andproviding companionship.

Take a minute, and think of all thedifferent dogs you know.

Do you know their names?

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dog registry in the United States,classifies all the different breeds bydividing them into seven groups basedon the dogs functions, or the jobs they

were originally bred to do.The seven groups are:

Group I: Sporting

Originally bred to help man find andretrieve game, these dogs haveinstincts in the field, the water and thewoods. Sporting dogs range fromsmall to large.

Group II: Hounds

Hounds were bred to help man inthe pursuit of game by tracking their

prey by sight or scent. Their manyshapes and sizes reflect a group ofdogs bred for work in places from thechilly Arctic to the hot tropics.

Group III:Working

Through the ages, working dogshave been invaluable to man, servingin water, snow, and disaster rescue,pulling wagons and sleds, and guardingfamilies and livestock. Varied in size,these intelligent animals make goodpets, as long as their owners properlytrain, exercise, and care for them.

Group IV: Terriers

Terriers are intelligent and livelydogs that range in size from small to


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medium. Terrier comes from theLatin terra, meaning earth. The namefits these dogs that dig and huntbeneath the ground. Originally bred to

hunt and kill vermin, todays terriersare still full of enthusiasm and vigor.

Group V:Toys

Toy dogs were developed for thepleasure they bring as companions.Their smallness coupled with theirhealthy bodies make them ideallysuited as family pets.

Group VI: Non-Sporting

Here are sturdy animals with asdifferent personalities and appearancesas the Chow Chow, which was bred asa hunter and guard dog, and theFrench Bulldog, which was bred to bea companion. The breeds in this group

are a varied collection in terms of size,coat, personality and overallappearance.

Group VII: Herding

These dogs were bred to workside-by-side with man as drovers,driving cattle and sheep, and asherders, keeping flocks under control.The great agricultural lands could nothave been settled without the help ofthe herding dog.


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In paragraph 8, the word retrieve

means to

A save.

B bring. *

C count.

D remember.

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Which definition of game is used

in paragraphs 8 and 9?

A any form of play

B any test of skill or courage

C animals hunted for sportor food*

D a certain style used incompetition

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A dog that helps firemen and

police officers would probably be

classified as a

A sporting dog.

B hound dog.

C working dog. *

D herding dog.

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This article would be most useful

to a student working on a

report about

A dogs as pets.

B games that dogs play.

C breeds of dogs.

D jobs that dogs do. *

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A sporting dog and a hound aresimilar in that both have been

bred to be

A family pets.

B rescue dogs.

C guard dogs.

D hunting dogs. *

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Which sentence is a fact?

A Toy Poodles are ideal familypets.

B Hound dogs are happiest incold weather.

C Chow Chows were bred to beguard dogs. *

D Working dogs were bred to begood pets.


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The Trouble with Auggie

by Lavern Holdeman

roustingwake up from sleepcommencedto begin or startwallowroll the body in mud orwater

pretty interesting here, and youdbetter hurry right over and see it.But I didnt buy it. Not since that day

up in the hills when we werebringing Old Topsy down from thepasture for her evening milking.

That particular time, Auggie hadstopped at the windmill andcommenced raising the worst kind ofruckus, so I hurried over to have alook. And there, for the longestmoment in history, I stood staring at

no less than a half-dozen sets ofinch-long fangs and listening to thedry chicka, chicka of more rattlesthan I care to remember. It was onlysheer luck that the snakes were moreinterested in keeping Auggie at a safedistance than they were in having myleg for dinner.

I managed to back awayreal

slowso that I didnt attract anyunnecessary attention. When Auggiefinally tired of his little game, hetrotted over with a big, toothy smile,

Youd have to look long and hardto find anyone with a greater knackfor getting into trouble than Auggie.

Thats probably because he is alwayssticking his big collie nose where itdoesnt belong.

Take this morning, for instance.

Auggie, my little sister Janna, andI were rousting jackrabbits out of thehayfield when Auggie suddenlyjerked his ears straight up, like flags

on a country mailbox, and shot outlike a honey-colored bullet. Histongue, flopping from side to side,reminded me of the old redhandkerchief Dad always hasdangling out of the hip pocket ofhis overalls.

After Auggie had run about ahundred yards or so, he stopped. Hecocked his head to the left and thento the right, and started prancingback and forth, making that funnyhalf-bark, half-yelp, that means,Hey, Sean! Ive got something

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like itd all been just one great joke.But I was not amused. That was thelast time I ever went within ten feetof anything that Auggie had

cornered.But back to this morning. The

thing out in the hayfield hadapparently taken as much of Auggiespestering as it could stand. Auggieyelped, jumped, and then squirmedaround on the ground like a hog in awallow. I was getting pretty scared.

Here, Auggie, I yelled, slapping

my legs so hard that they hurt. Comeon, boy.

Auggie stopped rolling on theground, threw Janna and me a pitifullook, and then jumped into a fastgallop straight toward us. About thatsame time the wind shifted, and itdidnt require a college education tofigure out the trouble with Auggie. He

had introduced himself to skunk!I did a fast back-pedal, waving and

shouting at the top of my lungs, No,Auggie! No! Get back! But instead ofturning back, Auggie shifted into highgear. He probably thought that the

most important thing in the world forme was to have him nearby.

It was a critical situation. In lessthan fifteen seconds, a skunk-perfumed

dog was going to be right on top ofme. I turned tail and broke into asprint for dear life, up the lane andtoward the house. Janna ran,screaming, right behind me.

That was when Dad made hisappearance in the doorway of the barn.

Now, if there is any person on earththat Auggie likes almost as much as he

likes me, its Dad.

Dad saw the three of us running upthe drive. He broke into a grin andwhistled, loud and shrill. Then hethrew out his arms, ready to giveAuggie a great big hug. Needless tosay, Auggie made a beeline for thebarn.

In hindsight, I suppose I should havegiven Dad fair warning. But, frankly,there are certain times when thenormal rules of conduct dont apply.As far as Auggie was concerned, itwas either Dad or me.


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At the beginning of the story,

what causes Auggie to shoot off

like a honey-colored bullet?

A He hears something move in thehayfield.*

B He hears Dad give a shrillwhistle.

C He hears Janna and Seanplaying chase.

D He hears the chicka, chicka ofa snake.

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Which word best describes how

Sean felt about the experience

with the snakes?

A scared*

B amused

C exhausted

D excited

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Which of these experiences

would most help the reader

understand this story?

A owning a curious pet *

B chasing jackrabbits

C having a little sister

D walking a friends dog

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According to the story,Auggie

made the half-barking,

half-yelping sound in order to

A act funny.

B tell Sean to hurry.

C help find jackrabbits.

D get Seans attention. *

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In paragraph 5, the phraseraising the worst kind of

ruckus most nearly means

A bounded back and forth.

B made a noisy disturbance. *

C kept at a safe distance.

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Why was the experience at the

windmill important to the story?

A It was the longest moment inhistory.

B Auggie discovered dozens ofsnakes.

C It reminded Sean that somesnakes rattle.

D Sean learned a valuablelesson. *

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At the end of the story, you can

tell that Auggie had been

A teased.

B sprayed. *

C cornered.

D pestered.

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In paragraph 7,Auggie acted like

a hog in a wallow because he

wanted to

A cool off.

B pester the skunk.

C scratch an itch.

D remove the smell. *

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When Sean saw Auggie wallowing

around, why did he slap his legs

and yell Come on, boy?

A He thought something bad hadhappened. *

B He was in a hurry to get home.

C He knew it was time to milkOld Topsy.

D He heard Dad calling from thebarn.

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According to the last paragraph,

what does the author probably

believe?

A Dogs are mans best friend.

B Actions speak louder than

words.C Boys will be boys.

D Rules can sometimes be bent.*


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Classifieds for Kids

Carly wants to buy a new bicycle, but she has to sell her old one first. The localnewspaper, The Ardmore Express, has a special section, Classifieds for Kids, in which

people may buy or sell their items. This section is in the Sunday edition. A form forplacing a notice in Classifieds for Kids was in last Sundays paper. Carly cut the formand the directions out of the paper.

Classifieds for KidsSell It Here!

What to Do

1. Cut out the form below.2. Type or print all information clearly.3. The form must be signed by a parent or guardian.4. Mail the completed form and a check (no cash, please) to:

Classifieds for Kids

P.O. Box 1450

Ardmore, Oklahoma 00003Notice Rates$10 for 4 lines (1-10 words)$13 for 5 lines (11-20 words)$15 for 6 lines maximum (21-30 words)*Enter more than one notice and save 10%.

Deadline

The completed form and a check must be received by Thursday toappear in the Sunday edition ofThe Ardmore Express.

QuestionsCall Jack Chandler, Editor, during regular business hours.Phone: 1-888-334-6639

The Ardmore Express

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I have read the classified notice above and give permission for it to appear inClassifieds for Kids.Signature of Parent or Guardian

Date

Date

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City State ZIP

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Type of Notice (Check One):

NOTICE:

Classifieds for KidsNotice Form

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Which step should Carly do last?

A Get her parents signature. *

B Cut out the form.

C Write the notice.

D Type or print all theinformation.

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If Carly has a question about the

notice form, she should

A guess the answer.

B ask her teacher.

C call the editor. *

D talk to a friend.

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What does classified mean as it is

used in this article?

A a secret

B book arrangement

C limited information

D a type of advertisement *

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What must Carly do to receive a

10% discount?

A Submit at least two notices. *

B Write a notice with fewer thanthree lines.

C Deliver the notice in person.

D Write a notice with twenty-fourwords.


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What category will Carly check if

she wants to trade her bike with

someone else?

A Buy or Sell

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D Pen Pals

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If Carly wants to see an exampleof a classified notice, she should

look in

A the Ardmore newspaper. *

B a mystery book.

C a sports magazine.

D the encyclopedia.

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If the newspaper needs to contact

Carly about her notice, which

information will be most helpful?

A the date

B her phone number*

C her zip code

D a signature

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What will probably happen if

Carly delivers her notice to the

newspaper on Friday?

A Her bike will sell more quickly.

B She will have to pay an extra$5.00 in late fees.

C She will not receive a 10%discount.

D Her notice will not appear inSundays paper. *


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The Little Boys Secret

by David L. Harrison

When the second giant heard that,he laughed. Wont tell us, eh? Well,well just see about that!

The giants thumped on down thepath. In a short time, they came to ahuge stone castle beside a muddyriver.

At the door, they met the third giant,

who was five times bigger, six timesmore ugly, and seven times fiercerthan the second giant.

Whats in your pocket? he askedthe first giant.

A boy, he answered.

A boy! chuckled the third giant.

Says he has a secret he wont tell

us, said the first giant.

When the third giant heard that, helaughed a terrible laugh. Well, welljust see about that! On the table withhim!

Well? said the first giant.

Were waiting, said the secondgiant.

Ill count to three, said the thirdgiant.

The little boy sighed a big sigh.

One day a little boy left school earlybecause he had a secret to tell hismother. He was in a hurry to get home,so he took a shortcut through somewoods where three terrible giantslived. He hadnt gone far before hemet one of them standing in the path.

When the giant saw the little boy, he

put his hands on his hips and roared,What are you doing here, boy?

Im on my way home, answeredthe little boy. I have a secret to tellmy mother.

That made the giant furious.Secret? he bellowed. What secret?

I cant tell you, said the little boy,or it wouldnt be a secret anymore.

Then Im taking you to our castle!said the giant. Stooping down, hepicked up the little boy and poppedhim into his shirt pocket.

Before long, the first giant met asecond giant who was twice as big,three times as ugly, and four times asfierce.

Whats that in your pocket? heasked the first giant.

A boy, he answered. Says he hasa secret that he wont tell us.

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Oh, all right, he said. I suppose Ican tell you. But if I do, you must letme go.

We promise, answered the giants.

But they all winked sly winks at oneanother and crossed their fingersbehind their backs because they didntreally mean to let him go.

The little boy turned to the firstgiant. Bend down, he said. The littleboy whispered into his ear.

When the first giant heard the secret,his knees shook. His tongue hung out.

And he dashed from the castle, randeep into the woods and climbed tothe top of a tall tree.

The second giant scowled at thelittle boy.

The giant leaned down and the littleboy stood on tiptoe and whispered intohis ear.

When the giant heard the secret, hiseyes rolled. His ears twitched. And heraced from the castle and crawled intothe deepest, darkest cave he couldfind.

The third giant frowned down at thelittle boy.

The giant leaned down and the littleboy climbed onto a teacup and

whispered into his ear.When the giant heard the secret, his

teeth chattered. His hair stood on end.And he dashed from the castle anddived head first into a muddy river.

The castle door had been left open,and since the giants had promised thelittle boy that he could go, he walkedout and went home.

At last he was able to tell his motherhis secret, but she didnt yell and runaway. She just put him to bed and gavehim some supper.

The next morning, he was coveredwith bright red spots.

Now I can tell everybody what mysecret was, he said with a smile. My

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In paragraph 4, bellowed

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Why did the boy take a shortcut

through the woods?

A It was much faster. *

B The road was blocked.

C He was late for dinner.

D He was meeting a friend.

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The boy agrees to share his secret

because the giants promise to

A feed him a hot supper.

B keep him safe.

C let him use the path every day.

D set him free. *

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Which lesson can be learned from

this story?

A Never take shortcuts.

B Bullies do not always win. *

C Giants cannot be trusted.

D Never make promises.

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Which of these facts from the

story would be most important toinclude in a summary?

A The castle stood beside amuddy river.

B One giant wore a shirt with apocket.

C Three terrible giants lived in thewoods. *

D The giants thumped when theywalked.


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What is the most likely reasonthat the author wrote this story?

A to entertain students *

B to teach adults about chickenpox

C to persuade children to hurryhome

D to describe different giants

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When the giants hair stood on

end, it meant the giant

A had not combed his hair.

B used too much hair spray.

C was scared silly. *

D was probably freezing.

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This story would most likely be

found in a book with the title

A Science Fiction or Fact.

B True Stories from the Past.

C Tales from Around the World. *

D True Adventures for Boys andGirls.

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In the last sentence, the author

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B are a quote.

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Have you ever made a promise to someone who trusted you with something special?

Read on to see how keeping a promise turned out for one boy.

Just Like a Hero

by Alan Cliburn

John Henry unfolded the paper andgroaned. It was there, all rightrighton the front page!

His mother barely glanced at thepicture in the middle of page 1. Thenshe stared at it. John Henry, its you!

she exclaimed. Its you and Mrs.Pettigrews cat, Mouser.

John Henry swallowed. I know.

John Henry Colton, age 10, with aneighbors cat, his mother read,which he rescued from an elm treeon Clark Street yesterday. Hero Coltonvolunteered to go after the cat whenthe fire department was unable to send

its rescue squad.

Im not a hero, John Henrymuttered.

You certainly are! Im going to getan extra copy of this paper to send toyour grandmother.

John Henry started to say somethingbut changed his mind. If he told her

not to send the paper to Grandma, hedhave to tell her the restthat it washis fault the cat was up in that tree inthe first place.

A few days earlier Mrs. Pettigrewhad asked John Henry to take care ofMouser.

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But I dont know how to baby-sit acat, John Henry had started to tellher.

All you have to do, Mrs. Pettigrewassured him, is fill her food dishevery morning and make sure she has

plenty of water.

One more thing, added Mrs.Pettigrew. I dont want Mouser goingoutside while Im gone.

Ill be careful, John Henrypromised.

This is where I hide the key. See?

John Henry nodded.

And itll be our secret, Mrs.Pettigrew had said with a wink. Iknow I can trust you.

While he ate breakfast, John Henrythought about Mrs. Pettigrew andMouser and that picture in thenewspaper. If only that photographerhadnt come along just in time to take

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John Henry, his mother saidsuddenly. Guess who just calledMrs. Simpson of the Pet Lovers Club.The Pet Lovers want to present you

with a special award for rescuingMouser. Its not every day that wehave a hero in our midstthats whatMrs. Simpson said.

Im not a hero, John Henryprotested.

You certainly are! his mother said.Well be attending a luncheonmeeting of the club.

At the meeting that afternoon,John Henry felt embarrassed sitting atthe head table. Members of the PetLovers Club kept smiling at him andacting as if he were someone special.

We were hoping that Mrs.Pettigrew could be here for thepresentation, Mrs. Simpson said, butI understand shell be away for a few

more days.Yes, maam, John Henry replied.

Thank goodness for that, he thought.

However, Mrs. Pettigrews niece,Agnes Reynolds, will be here anyminute to represent her, Mrs.Simpson continued. Were so proudof you, John Henry.

John Henry nodded, but inside hefelt horrible. Getting an award forrescuing a cat he had let out of thehouse! It just didnt seem right. Ofcourse, he hadnt let Mouser out onpurpose. He hadnt even seen herescape.

Oh, here comes Agnes now,Mrs. Simpson exclaimed.

John Henry swallowed and lookedaround. Everyone was smiling at him,

acting as if he were a hero. JohnHenry couldnt stand it anothersecond.

I dont deserve to get an award,John Henry blurted out.

There was stunned silence in thehall.

Mrs. Pettigrew asked me to feed

Mouser while she was gone and not tolet her out of the house, he went on,near tears.

Well, I dont know how she got out,but she did and it was my fault, so Idont deserve to get an award.

My goodness, is that what youthink happened? Ms. Reynoldsasked. You think you let Mouser out

of the house?

John Henry nodded.

It wasnt you! My aunt called andasked me to go over and water herplants, Ms. Reynolds explained. As Iwas going into the house, Mouser ranout. I tried to catch her, but she ran upthat tree. I thought you knew!

John Henry swallowed. I didnt.So youre a hero after all!

Mrs. Simpson decided.

Everyone clapped, and John Henrysmiled happily. Hero or not, at least hehadnt broken his promise.

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What does promised mean inparagraph 12?

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include when retelling this story?

A John Henry volunteered torescue the cat.

B Mrs. Pettigrews niece let thecat escape. *

C Mrs. Pettigrew kept her keyhidden.

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Why is Agnes Reynolds

important in this story?

A She is Mrs. Pettigrews closestrelative.

B She arranges the seating for theluncheon.

C She knows how the cat reallyescaped. *

D She knows how badly JohnHenry felt.

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wrote, There was stunnedsilence in the hall, he meant

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In paragraph 8, the author usedthe phrase A few days earlier to

let the reader know

A what John Henry was supposedto feed Mouser.

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C why Mrs. Pettigrew was going

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D why John Henry needed a job.

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John Henry

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B made plans to accept an award.

C struggled with a difficultdecision. *

D tried to please his mother.

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Passage Standard 1 Standard 3 Standard 4 Standard 5 Total

Climbing the Walls 0 7 0 1 8

Dogs Have Careers Too 2 4 0 0 6

The Trouble with Auggie 0 8 2 0 10Classifieds for Kids 1 6 0 1 8

The Little Boys Secret 1 4 3 1 9

Just Like a Hero 2 4 3 0 9

Total 6 33 8 3 50

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Item NumberStandard /

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1 3.1.a B

2 3.1.c D

3 3.3.a B

4 3.3.a C

5 3.3.b A

6 3.4.d D

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8 5.1.a A

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10 1.1.a C11 3.2.b C

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16 3.2.a A

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20 3.3.b D

21 3.4.d B

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26 3.1.b C

27 3.1.b A

28 3.1.d A

29 3.1.d D

30 3.2.a B

31 3.2.a B

32 5.1.a A

33 1.1.a B

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