The reader can tell that the ivory carving and basket will be special
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gifts for Jeremy’s parents because— A he made them himself B they are like the ones in San Benito C he bought them at the Alaska Native Heritage Center D they are sold in stores in Alaska
Which of these is the best summary of the story? A Jeremy goes to visit his uncle and aunt in Alaska. He learns many things about the Inupiaq way of life. B Jeremy goes to an Alaskan village. He stays with his uncle and aunt in their home. C Jeremy flies on a plane to Alaska. He eats smoked salmon. He makes a basket from grass. D Jeremy’s uncle and aunt live in an Inupiaq village. They work to preserve their way of life.
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In paragraph 5, the word protruding means— F dancing around G sticking out H lighting up J
Read this part of an outline of information from the story.
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D. Activities While Visiting Nome
Why is it important for Jeremy to visit his uncle and aunt at their Inupiaq village? F He is able to experience the Alaskan Native American ways.
1. Helps his uncle and men in the village fish
G He wants to do a school report on the Inupiaq people.
2. Makes an ivory carving 3. _________________________
H He does not like the weather in San Benito.
4. Plays Haku
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He has been on many trips to Inupiaq villages.
Which detail belongs on the blank line? F Makes a basket G Visits Alaska Native Heritage Center
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H Visits the partially buried house J
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Rides in a snowmobile
Jeremy’s uncle and aunt returned to Alaska because –
Which sentence in the story shows that this is the first time Jeremy has visited his uncle and aunt in Alaska? A The rooms were made from sod blocks and sometimes lined with whale or walrus bones. B During my visit I helped Uncle Joe and other men in the village when they went fishing.
A they disliked the Inupiaq village
C I had already noticed how different this area of Alaska was from San Benito.
B they missed the cold Alaskan weather
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C they could not find jobs in San Benito D they missed the Inupiaq way of life