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Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai.
1 As the boats rounded the tip of the island, the fishermen gasped. An enormous bird with many huge, white wings sat upon the water. But, no, it was a ship, bristling with masts, slung with dozens of sails, and alive with movement. Many strange foreigners scurried about on deck or crawled up the ropes that were strung all over the vessel like spiderwebs.
What does the phrase “the fishermen gasped” help readers infer?
A. The fishermen have never seen a large sailing ship before.
B. The fishermen are surprised to see Japanese sailors.
C. The fishermen cannot believe that they have been rescued.
D. The fishermen recognize the sailing ship as one from home
2.
Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai.
[Manjiro] was brought back to the present moment when a bowl of steaming rice was set before him. A real bowl. Of real rice. It had not been a dream. The wonderful, unexpected smell of rice cooking had fanned the embers of memory.
Based on details in the excerpt, what can readers infer?
A. Manjiro is comforted by the bowl of rice.
B. Manjiro is not used to eating rice from a bowl.
C. Manjiro is smelling rice for the first time.
D. Manjiro is not going to eat the steaming rice.
3 Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai.
They found themselves seated on benches before a table, with their legs swinging under them.
"You see," Goemon whispered to Manjiro, "the torture has begun."
It wasn't torture, exactly, but it wasn't very comfortable, either.
"Look at your legs hanging there," Goemon said.
"It is a strange way to sit!" Manjiro agreed.
"If you were a real samurai, you would commit seppuku now, rather than wait to be humiliated by the barbarians," Goemon said.
"Maybe they won’t humiliate us," Manjiro said hopefully.
At this, Goemon simply grunted.
What does the dialogue teach readers about Goemon’s attitude toward the barbarians?
A. He thinks they mean no harm.
B. He believes they are dangerous.
C. He is grateful for their help.
D. He sees them as heroic.
4. Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai.
“Maybe they won’t humiliate us,” Manjiro said hopefully.
At this, Goemon simply grunted.
Based on the word “grunted,” which word best describes Goemon?
A. relieved
B. curious
C. hopeful
D. gloomy
5.
Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai.
Manjiro tried to put his heart in order. He said a sutra – a prayer – for his ancestors, his family, his friends, and for himself. Then he waited for his heart to go back where it belonged instead of jumping all over inside his chest.
How does Manjiro overcome his anxiety in the excerpt?
A. He looks for someone to talk to.
B. He grieves for the family he left behind.
C. He thinks about what he is afraid of.
D. He gives himself time to feel peaceful inside.
6.Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai.
That night, lying in his bunk, Manjiro couldn’t help trying the new words. “Buttons,” he whispered. “Pockets. Shoes. Bread.” Bread was hard to say. He tried again and again. “Captain,” he said. “Whitfield.”
“What are you doing?” Goemon said.
“Maybe if I learn some words, I can ask questions.”
Goemon groaned. “More questions!”
“If we don’t learn their language, how will we know what they intend to do to us?”
Which heroic quality does Manjiro show in the excerpt?
A. He rejects the barbarian way of life.
B. He insists on doing things his way.
C. He is willing to learn new things.
D. He resists being changed by outside forces.
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