What is a synonym for "inquisitively"?
curiously
4) Tom and Nick are similar in the story because they both
know how to make Chancey feel appreciated
show confidence in the effort to help Chancey
learn about Chancey from the man who drove him
are eager to clip Chancey and make him look his best
1) Which detail from paragraph 3 best helps the reader understand the meaning of the phrase “well turned-out”?
pranced down the ramp
sound of drumming hooves
feverishly he pawed the ground
his shabby winter coat
2) How do paragraphs 3 and 11 develop an idea in the story?
They reveal why Tom wanted to train Chancey himself.
They show how Tom changes his mind about Chancey.
They explain the cause and effect of Chancey’s arrival.
They compare how Chancey looked at different times.
6) Which sentence best expresses a theme of the story?
Being kind to others helps them realize their mistakes.
Giving advice to others in unexpected situations is not alwa
Patience and hard work teach responsibility.
Situations that seem difficult at first may be better than t
"Pellets" are________________________.
small chunks of food
7) Scientists who have studied horses believe that they are able to understand the moods of the people around them. How does this idea best connect to the details in the story?
Chancey is nervous and upset during his trip to the stable i
Nick is confident Chancey will behave better once the horse
Chancey is relaxed and comfortable when Tom brushes him and
The workers at the stable are frightened by how poorly Chanc
3) Paragraphs 14 and 18 are important to understanding Chancey because they show that he
is confused about his new home
can be a calm and friendly animal
understands that Tom has to leave
will be easy to train and care for
What is a THEME?
The problem in the story.
The message that a reader can learn.
When and where a story takes place.
The people in the story.
5) How does paragraph 19 help the reader understand the story?
It reveals more about Tom’s character by describing how impo
It explains the reason why Tom spends time at the stable by
It shows a resolution to Tom’s problem by showing that he on
It tells the effect of Chancey coming to the stable by expla
What does "disgruntled-looking" mean?
appearing unhappy or upset
What is another word for "echoed"?
reverberated
What does the word "skittishly" mean?
in a nervous way