A Big Mistake

A Big Mistake

Multiple Choice

What is the tone of this selection?

• A horrific

• B humorous

• C ironic

• D suspenseful

Multiple Select

Which two quotations from the passage show evidence of the answer in Part A?

• A “The practice stream was for beginners to practice moving forward and backward and in circles.” (paragraph 4)

• B “Soon, mosquitoes swarmed out to introduce themselves to, and to taste, Victoria.” (paragraph 8)

• C “Fortunately, Victoria managed to reach her paddle and scoot her kayak away from those nasty carnivores.” (paragraph 8)

• D “That’s when Victoria became nervous.” (paragraph 9)

• E “She suspected she might be in trouble.” (paragraph 9)

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the passage is an example of figurative language?

• A "Soon, a gaggle of other kids joined their lesson and it was time to begin."

• B "Mr. Greg had a fancy red kayak with a waterproof fold for his lunch and water bottle."

• C "She loved the feeling of the wind in her face as she began to paddle down the small stream."

• D "Soon, mosquitoes swarmed out to introduce themselves to, and to taste, Victoria."

Draw

Circle the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

Which quote from the passage shows a flashback?

• A "Normally, it only took a minute or two to get to this part of the practice stream, and she was sure her group would be right behind her."

• B "Victoria took a deep breath and decided to turn around and paddle back to where she came from."

• C "She thought she wasn't paying attention but could now clearly see him in her mind's eye standing on the grass trying to make eye contact with every kayaking student."

• D "Instead of searching for her group, Victoria decided it was smarter to tie her boat to the dock and wait for them to return."

Draw

Highlight the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

What does Victoria think about having to attend a kayak lesson?

• A She thought it was a good idea for her friend.

• B She thought it was a waste of time.

• C She thought her mother was being unfair.

• D She was afraid of making a fool of herself.

Multiple Choice

What generalization does the author most likely want you to make about Victoria at the beginning of the selection?

• A She is disrespectful.

• B She is easily bored.

• C She is easily upset.

• D She is overconfident.

Multiple Choice

Which word best describes Victoria at the end of the selection?

• A embarrassed

• B humiliated

• C remorseful

• D saddened

Multiple Choice

Which quote will the reader use to characterize Victoria as impatient?

• A "Victoria wandered over to where the kayaks were and hopped into a dark blue one."

• B "She decided to wander away from the group around the corner on a pretty stream by herself."

• C "Victoria looked over the edge at the shallow bottom and saw unusual rocks, but she couldn't quite reach them."

• D "Victoria looked past the grove of trees around the bend; she didn't see the other kayakers behind her."

Multiple Choice

What genre is this passage?

• A autobiography

• B biography

• C realistic fiction

• D historical fiction

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose for writing this story?

• A to teach readers the basics of paddling and steering a kayak

• B to encourage readers to go camping as a family

• C to persuade readers to be careful when kayaking

• D to show readers that being impulsive can be dangerous

Multiple Choice

What prediction can the reader make about the next day?

• A Victoria will stay with the group.

• B Victoria's family will return home.

• C The rangers will refuse to let Victoria kayak.

• D Carole will tell Victoria that she refuses to kayak with her.

Multiple Select

Which two quotations from the passage show evidence of the answer in Part A?

• B "Their mother told them that they would stay for three days and that today they would both take kayak lessons.” (paragraph 1)

• C "When she started paying attention again, Mr. Greg launched into the basics of kayaking, and Victoria grew bored very quickly.” (paragraph 3)

• D “Ranger Karen scolded her and explained that lots of bad things can happen even close to land or the dock.” (paragraph 17)

• E “Victoria was sorry she missed the kayak trip even if it was a guided tour.” (paragraph 19)

• F “Victoria really wished she had paid attention during kayak school instead of setting out on her own.” (paragraph 20)

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from paragraph 8 is an example of exaggeration?

• A "Her kayak wasn’t moving much, so she felt safe."

• B "Victoria looked over the edge at the shallow bottom and saw unusual rocks, but she couldn’t quite reach them."

• C "Soon, mosquitoes swarmed out to introduce themselves to, and to taste, Victoria."

• D "'There are millions of them,' Victoria screeched."

Multiple Choice

People who kayak often would most likely have which characteristics?

• A adventurous and enjoy nature

• B athletic and enjoy being with friends

• C coordinated and enjoy swimming

• D outgoing and enjoy taking risks

Multiple Choice

What can the reader infer from paragraph 14?

• A The ranger is in a hurry.

• B The ranger does not like kayaking.

• C The ranger does not like Victoria.

• D The ranger is angry with Victoria.

Multiple Choice

What does the word "gaggle" mean in paragraph 2?

• A group

• B swarm

• C press

• D mass

Multiple Choice

What does the word scolded mean in paragraph 17?

• A disciplined

• B glared at

• C grabbed

• D pointed at

Multiple Choice

Which quote is an example of imagery?

• A "Victoria looked out at the water."

• B "It had calm waters that rippled in the wind but did not cause much unintended movement of the kayaks."

• C "The practice stream was for beginners to practice moving forward and backward and in circles."

• D "Eventually, the practice stream met up with a river, but Victoria had never gone that far before."