Directions: Read each passage and then respond to the questions.

Each question will ask you to make a logical inference based on textual details.
Explain your answer by referencing the text.

Mostly the Honest Truth – The Road to Three Boulders

Page 1
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Why do you think Jane lied when Officer D asked her if her hand was
sore?

Officer D’s appearance scared Jane.

How do you know this?.

Jane mentioned and described that officer D’s appearance was rough and tough.

2. From page 1
What makes you believe Highway 24 is not a good road?

Highway 24 is not a good road because the road is bumpy and not smooth.

How do you know this?

Jane mentioned that she bounced around officer D’s pickup truck for times.

Page 2
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Do you think Jane liked to the eat at school?
Jane did not like eating at school.
How do you know this?
Jane asked officer D if it was similar to eating at school and she hoped that wasn’t the
case.

4. From page 2
What part of the day do you think is when ...the coyotes howled...?

It is either sunset or at night.

How do you know this?

The phrase mentioned that ‘they coasted around until they got dusky.’

Page 3
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What do you think ‘the boonies’ refers to?

‘The boonies’ refers to a countryside.

How do you know this?

When Jane looked out the window, she saw tall brown grasses, a bunch of rocks and
pine trees, which perfectly describes the characteristics of a countryside.

6. From page 3
Why does Jane refer to her and her Pop as ‘...two perfectly matched socks....’?
Jane refers her Pop as ‘two perfectly matched socks’ because they always had each
other and they got along well.
How do you know this?
Jane uses the phrase to compare how she and Pop is doing well together.