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Varjak Paw Comprehension Worksheet
Read the original passage below, then answer the questions. Use evidence from the passage when asked.
Varjak crouched beside the chimney, his paws tucked beneath him. Below, the city hummed with traffic and footsteps. He had never been so far from the old house.
The Elder’s words returned to him: “Watch first. Move only when you understand what is happening.” Varjak studied the narrow roof. A strip of moonlight shone on the tiles, but shadows covered the gap between two buildings.
A gust of wind rattled a loose sign. Varjak flinched, then noticed a small bird lifting from a nearby ledge. It had heard the same noise and was flying away. The roof was quiet again.
Varjak took a slow breath. He tested the tile beneath one paw. It held firm. Then he crossed the roof, keeping close to the chimney until he reached the other side. His fear had not disappeared, but now he knew he could pay attention to it without letting it choose for him.
From the next rooftop, the Elder gave a small nod. Varjak looked back at the dark city. There would be more dangers ahead, but he was beginning to learn how to face them.
Understand the passage
Answer in complete sentences where appropriate.
1.Where is Varjak at the beginning of the passage, and what can he hear below?
2.What advice from the Elder does Varjak remember?
3.Why does Varjak flinch when the loose sign rattles?
- He is startled by the sudden noise.
- He sees the Elder fall.
- He is trying to catch the bird.
- He thinks the roof is collapsing.
4.What does Varjak notice the bird do after the sign rattles?
5.Put these events in the order they happen: Varjak tests a tile; the sign rattles; the Elder nods; Varjak crosses the roof.
6.In the sentence “A gust of wind rattled a loose sign”, identify the verb and one adjective.
7.What does the phrase “His fear had not disappeared, but now he knew he could pay attention to it without letting it choose for him” suggest about Varjak?
- He has become more confident and thoughtful, even though he is still afraid.
- He has forgotten why he came to the rooftops.
- He no longer notices danger.
- He wants the Elder to choose every move for him.
8.Why does Varjak test the tile before crossing? Use a detail from the passage in your answer.
9.How does the rooftop setting help create a feeling of danger? Give two details from the passage.
10.Write one sentence predicting a challenge Varjak might face next. Use a clue from the passage to support your prediction.
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