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Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 3. Use elements of narrative texts to facilitate understanding

Objective d. Identify and analyze the characters

Selected Response Item
Read the story 'Saved by a Fly' and answer the following question.

The fly solved the animals' problem because he was brave, and he -

  1. frightened the moose
  2. didn't give up
  3. asked the moose to leave
  4. got the animals to work together
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Correct Answer:
B
Resources for Objective 3.A.3.d:
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