5.3 Cliff Hanger

What word matches the following definition: 
The act of moving down from a higher to a lower place. 

• rappel
• foresaw
• descent
• trekked

What word matches the following definition: 
The long, narrow, upper part of something.

• shaft
• void
• coil
• ridge

What word matches the following definition: 
To lower yourself down the face of a cliff by means of a rope fastened to the top of the cliff and placed around your body, so that the rope can be gradually lengthened. 

• foresaw
• rappel
• trekked
• descent 

Why didn't Axel's dad stop him when he started climbing in the storm? 

• Axel is an experienced climber.
• The dog is the most important part of a family.
• Axel's dad was too nervous to speak. 
• The storm wasn't close by yet. 

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Axel, Grits, Dag
• Axel, Grits, Dag, and two mountain climbers
• Axel and Grits
• Axel and Dag

Fill in the sentence with the amazing word that fits. 
It took a lot of ______ for Axel to reach Grits. 

• extraordinary 
• valiant
• courage
• decency 

What is the climax of the story?

• When Axel and his dad ate soup. 
• When Axel was climbing Monkey Ledge. 
• When the two mountain climbers told Axel the dog was on the mountain. 
• When Axel lowered Grits to the ground. 

Fill in the sentence with the amazing word that fits. 
I made sure to place the sandwiches in _____ wrapping. 

• protect
• admirable 
• decency 
• individual