Sutton "Encantado: Pink Dolphin Of The Amazon"
After reading "Encantado: Pink Dolphin of the Amazon" in your literature book, take the following OPEN BOOK quiz.
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What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? We saw the enchanted sea.
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Polluted
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Imaginary
- C.
Peaceful
- D.
Magical
Correct Answer
D. MagicalExplanation
The word "enchanted" in the sentence suggests that the sea is filled with a sense of wonder and magic. It implies that there is something mystical or supernatural about the sea, creating a magical atmosphere.Rate this question:
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What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? The students watch the dolphins.
- A.
Marine mammals
- B.
Flying insects
- C.
Fresh water fish
- D.
Desert reptiles
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A. Marine mammalsExplanation
The underlined word "dolphins" refers to marine mammals, which are aquatic creatures that live in the ocean. Dolphins are known for their intelligence, playful behavior, and their ability to communicate with each other using a series of clicks, whistles, and body movements. They are not flying insects, fresh water fish, or desert reptiles, but rather they are specifically classified as marine mammals due to their habitat and characteristics.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? My cat purrs with rumbling pulses.
- A.
Deep breaths
- B.
Heavy sighs
- C.
Rhythmic beats
- D.
Excited meows
Correct Answer
C. Rhythmic beatsExplanation
The underlined word "pulses" refers to a regular and rhythmic beating or throbbing. In the sentence, it suggests that the cat's purring is accompanied by a steady and rhythmic pattern, similar to the beats of a drum or a heart.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? I need flexible material.
- A.
Comfortable
- B.
Stretchable
- C.
Washable
- D.
Remarkable
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B. StretchableExplanation
The word "stretchable" means that the material can be stretched or extended without tearing or breaking. In the given sentence, the speaker is expressing a need for material that can be stretched, indicating that they require something that can be expanded or elongated without damage.Rate this question:
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What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? She reached the surface.
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Outer edge
- B.
Far side
- C.
Highest peak
- D.
Exact center
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A. Outer edgeExplanation
The underlined word "surface" refers to the outer edge of something, such as the top layer or the outermost part. In this context, it suggests that the person mentioned in the sentence has reached the outer edge of something, possibly a body of water or a physical structure.Rate this question:
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What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? Jake bought a new aquarium.
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Bird cage
- B.
Fish tank
- C.
Dog house
- D.
Horse barn
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B. Fish tankExplanation
The word "aquarium" refers to a container specifically designed to keep fish, so the correct answer is "fish tank".Rate this question:
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What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? We only got a few glimpses.
- A.
Photographs
- B.
Short stories
- C.
Complaints
- D.
Brief views
Correct Answer
D. Brief viewsExplanation
The underlined word "glimpses" in the sentence means "brief views". It suggests that the speaker or the group only managed to see or experience a small amount or a quick look at something. The word "glimpses" implies a limited or fleeting observation, indicating that they did not have a comprehensive or detailed understanding of the subject.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which sentence from the story is an opinion? Hint: An opinion is what someone thinks. The opposite of a fact.
- A.
You're traveling in a world that is full of water.
- B.
The wet season is the best time of year to explore the Amazon.
- C.
Many of the village houses are built on stilts, too.
- D.
Instead of taking a school bus to class, the kids take a canoe.
Correct Answer
B. The wet season is the best time of year to explore the Amazon.Explanation
The sentence "The wet season is the best time of year to explore the Amazon" is an opinion because it expresses a subjective belief about the ideal time to explore the Amazon. It is not a verifiable fact and can vary depending on individual preferences and experiences.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why to dolphins send out sound beams from their foreheads?
- A.
To help them identify the things around them
- B.
To talk with other dolphins that are nearby
- C.
To scare away other animals that might eat them
- D.
To show that a certain area is their territory
Correct Answer
A. To help them identify the things around themExplanation
Dolphins send out sound beams from their foreheads to help them identify the things around them. This is because dolphins use echolocation, a process in which they emit sound waves and listen for the echoes that bounce back off objects in their environment. By analyzing these echoes, dolphins can determine the location, size, shape, and even the texture of objects around them. This ability is crucial for navigation, finding food, and avoiding obstacles in their underwater habitat.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How are dolphins and submarines alike?
- A.
They go up the Amazon River.
- B.
They can only move in shallow water.
- C.
They use sonar in the water.
- D.
They travel at high rates of speed.
Correct Answer
C. They use sonar in the water.Explanation
Dolphins and submarines are alike because they both use sonar in the water. Sonar is a technology that uses sound waves to navigate and locate objects underwater. Both dolphins and submarines rely on sonar to communicate, find food, and navigate their surroundings. This similarity in their use of sonar makes them alike.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which detail best supports this statement: Ocean dolphins whould not be able to survive in the Amazon River.
- A.
Their flippers are too small to push them against the river currents.
- B.
They have tails that would force them to swim slowly and low in the water.
- C.
Their bodies do not bend well so they would not be able to get around the branches.
- D.
They have small fins on their backs that make it difficult for them to dive.
Correct Answer
C. Their bodies do not bend well so they would not be able to get around the branches.Explanation
The detail that best supports the statement is that ocean dolphins' bodies do not bend well, which would make it difficult for them to navigate around the branches in the Amazon River. This suggests that the dolphins would struggle to maneuver through the dense vegetation in the river, further reinforcing the idea that they would not be able to survive in this environment.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Why is part one of this story called "Nightmare Dream World"?
- A.
The rain forest was both dangerous and amazing.
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The rain forest was only a great place for animals to live.
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The rain forest had a plant that causes bad dreams.
- D.
The rain forest had both plants and animals.
Correct Answer
A. The rain forest was both dangerous and amazing.Explanation
The part one of the story is called "Nightmare Dream World" because the rain forest is described as both dangerous and amazing. This suggests that while the rain forest is a fascinating and beautiful place, it also holds potential dangers and nightmares, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Pink dolphins are probably difficult to story because they are hard to
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Catch because they can move in different directions.
- B.
See because they swim in dark, leaf stained water.
- C.
Find because there are so few living in the Amazon River.
- D.
Locate because they stay far away from peopl.
Correct Answer
B. See because they swim in dark, leaf stained water.Explanation
Pink dolphins are probably difficult to see because they swim in dark, leaf stained water. The dark and murky water makes it challenging to spot the dolphins, as their pink color may blend in with the surroundings. Additionally, the presence of leaves and other debris in the water further obstructs visibility, making it even more difficult to see the dolphins.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is a fact from the story? Hint: A fact is something that can be proven true.
- A.
Sometimes pink dolphins' behavior seems downright weird.
- B.
Canoeing through the flooded forest feels like a dream.
- C.
And that's just one of the mysteries about pink dolphins.
- D.
Some of the trees have spines growing out of their trunks.
Correct Answer
D. Some of the trees have spines growing out of their trunks.Explanation
The fact from the story is that some of the trees have spines growing out of their trunks.Rate this question:
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The story says that pink dolphins can "whirl around like a Ferris wheel". What type of figurative language is this an example of?
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Idiom
- B.
Onomatopoeia
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Simile
Correct Answer
D. SimileExplanation
The phrase "whirl around like a Ferris wheel" is comparing the movement of pink dolphins to the movement of a Ferris wheel. This is an example of a simile, as it uses the word "like" to make the comparison between two different things.Rate this question:
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