Lesson 2: An Accidental Adventure

1- Based on the information in the selection, what was Kyle most likely doing with the binoculars?

• Getting a closer look at some wildflowers.

• Watching the other group members walk away.

• Watching a hawk circle overhead.

• Watching an airplane go by.

2- Which words best describe Mitch?

• impatient and nervous

• witty and bold

• resourceful and in control

• angry and violent

3- What is the effect of using the dialogue at the beginning of the story?

• It amuses the reader.

• It informs the reader about the setting of the story.

• It describes the plot of the story.

• It encourages the reader to continue reading.

4- Based on the information in the selection, what is the most likely reason that Mitch is angry with his brother at the beginning of the story?

• Kyle has gotten the brothers in trouble more than once.

• Kyle always teases his brother MItch.

• Mitch thinks that Kyle is spoiled.

• Kyle always tries to do things to get Mitch upset.

5- Members of the Young Adventurers are most likely to enjoy which of the following hobbies?

• collecting stamps

• rock climbing

• dancing

• playing video games

6- How does Kyle most likely feel about his older brother Mitch?

• Kyle feels that Mitch wants to control every situation and will not allow him to make decisions.

• Kyle feels that Mitch can be bossy at times but knows that he is only trying to help him.

• Kyle feels that Mitch does not care about him at all.

• Kyle feels that Mitch makes more trouble than he does.

Based on the context of paragraph 6, what does unintentionally mean?

• not on purpose

• not interested

• on purpose

• extremely

8- How does Kyle change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• At the beginning of the story, Kyle is confident. By the end, he has become scared.

• At the beginning of the story, Kyle is a little insecure. By the end, he has become even more scared.

• At the beginning of the story, Kyle is proud. By the end, he feels ashamed.

• At the beginning of the story, Kyle is a bit insecure. By the end, he has gained some confidence.

9- In paragraph 6, the author says "It was a mistake Kyle would soon regret." What does the author most likely mean?

• Kyle will wish that he did not have his binoculars with him.

• Kyle will wish that he had never taken part in the hike.

• Kyle will feel sorry about breaking the important rule.

• Kyle will feel badly because his brother is angry.

10- Which of these rules would you expect to see in a survival skill course?

• Make sure to bring along matches to start a fire if necessary.

• Always drink water from cold streams.

• Do not make your camp near a water source.

• If you are lost in the woods at night, continue walking until you find the trail.