Questions Correct Answer Wrong Answer 1 Wrong Answer 2 Wrong Answer 3 Skill Version Coins Rewarded Correct Adjustment Incorrect Adjustment New Question Cost Take a Hint Cost Eliminate Answer Cost Hint Which sentence tells us how someone
feels about the story? Kikotu looks super silly holding a big leaf. Kikotu gets on the bus. Rain falls from the sky as Kikotu walks to his bus stop. Tea is spilled on Kikotu's jacket. Fact or Opinion 1, 2, 3, 4 1 0.01 0.01 2 1 1 We all look funny sometimes. Why did Mrs. Nokai spill her
tea on Kikotu's coat? The bus hit a bump. She was mad at Kikotu. It started to rain outside. Kikotu dropped his wet leaf. Cause & Effect 1, 2, 3, 4 1 0.01 0.01 1 1 2 Blame the road, not the rider, son. Which of these happens first in the story? Kikotu picks up a leaf from his garden. Kikotu sits next to Mrs. Nokai on the bus. Mrs. Nokai spills hot tea on Kikotu. Kikotu blocks the splash from the mud puddle. Chronology 1, 2, 3, 4 2 0.02 0.01 1 1 2 Look to where wild things bloom. True or False? Kikotu used an umbrella
to stay dry in the rain. False. True. Veracity 1, 2, 3, 4 1 0.01 0.02 3 3 3 Nature has all the cover you need. What do Kikotu and Mrs. Nokai
have in common? They both ride the bus. They both enjoy drinking tea. They both use leaves as umbrellas. They both wear velvet. Compare & Contrast 1, 2, 3, 4 2 0.02 0.01 2 1 1 They be rollin', broh. Of the following statements about the
story, which one is an opinion? Kikotu should have bought a real umbrella instead of using a leaf. Kikotu uses a large leaf to stay dry in the rain. Kikotu's jacket can be damaged if it gets wet. Kikotu rides the bus with Mrs. Nokai. Fact or Opinion 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 2 0.01 0.01 3 2 2 Seek what ought to be, rather than what simply was. The fact that Kikotu doesn't own an
umbrella is part of the story's-- exposition ( background information ). climax ( big, story-ending event ). moral ( lesson to be learned ). setting ( the environment in which the story takes place ). Exposition 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 3 0.03 0.01 1 1 1 A missing tool sets the stage. Which event, if added to the story, would
have to take place at the end? Kikotu calls Mrs. Nokai clumsy and demands she apologize. Kikotu puts on his velvet jacket. Kikotu looks out his front door, as it starts to rain. Kikotu says "Good day, sir!" to the bus driver. Chronology 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 2 0.02 0.02 3 2 2 It doesn't stay in the cup. True or False? Kikotu's jacket was splashed by water from a mud puddle, when the bus pulled up beside him, as he waited at the bus stop. False. True. Veracity 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 1 0.01 0.03 4 5 5 You gotta give him one thing--dude knows how to shield. In what way are Kikotu's two main problems
in the story different from each other? The rain is a problem he can prepare for and block, while the tea spill he cannot prevent. The rain damages his jacket completely, while the spilled tea is easily wiped away. The rain happens inside his house, while the tea spill takes place outdoors at the bus stop. The rain is caused by another character, while the tea spill is caused by bad weather. Compare & Contrast 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 3 0.02 0.01 2 1 2 It's our differences that matter. Which of the following claims about the story passage represents a subjective opinion,
rather than a factual statement? Kikotu reacts unreasonably when Mrs. Nokai accidentally spills her tea on him. Kikotu relies on a leaf to shield him from the rain because he doesn't own an umbrella. Kikotu manages to board the bus without getting dirty water on his jacket. Kikotu's phone app provided an inaccurate weather forecast for the day. Fact or Opinion 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 2 0.01 0.02 4 2 4 We're talking feelings, not actions. Of these following examples of exposition (background information) from the story,
which one helps to establish the central
conflict faced by Kikotu? Kikotu doesn't personally own an umbrella. Kikotu and Mrs. Nokai are neighbors in the midst of a long running feud. Although Kikotu's phone noted it would likely rain, he ignored it. The opening scene portrays Kikotu as aggressively seeking to confront others. Exposition 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 3 0.02 0.01 1 1 1 When you're missing the right gear, you're gonna have a bad time. Consider the following events from
this narrative. Which one occurs
latest chronologically? Kikotu feels a surge of rage as he clenches his paws in response to an unexpected mishap. Kikotu evaluates the material vulnerability of his high-end velvet garment. Kikotu strategically repositions his improvised foliage shield to deflect road debris. Kikotu experiences a discrepancy between a weather report and real-time conditions. Chronology 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 1 0.01 0.02 3 2 3 Trace the journey to the splash, yo. Evaluate the accuracy of this statement: "Kikotu's carefully executed strategy completely protected his prized velvet coat from damage throughout his journey." False--while he deflected a splash on the street, his coat was still ruined by tea. True--his quick action ensured his coat remained immaculate until arriving safely at his destination. Somewhat true--the foliage repelled the rain, but was ineffective against the puddle splash. Somewhat false--he kept the coat dry during the bus ride, but the rain damaged it. Veracity 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 1 0.01 0.03 3 3 5 He ended up one wet kitty, now didn't he? How does Kikotu's reaction to the
rain compare to his reaction when
the tea spills on his coat? He stays calm and finds a solution for the rain, but he becomes furious when the tea spills. He gets extremely angry at both problems--shouting at the rain and at Mrs. Nokai. He handles both situations with a smile, unbothered by either the rain or the spilled tea. He gives up immediately when it starts raining, but stays calm and polite after the tea spills. Compare & Contrast 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 2 0.02 0.01 2 1 3 Only one results in feline fury. Based on his actions in this story,
would you want to be best friends
with Kikotu? Why or why not? Yes, because then we could say "Drat!" together all the time. Imagine the size of his litter box. Eww. Gross. No way. Poll 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 1 0.00 0.00