Thistles / Ted Hughes

Test Practice

Identify Main Ideas

With a partner, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. What do thistles have in common with Vikings?
a. They are from Iceland.
b. They are powerful and vengeful.
c. They appear in the summer.
d. They are mown down by their enemies.


How does information you gather as you read help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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