The Roller Coaster By Shelby Ostergaard

Which statement best expresses a theme of the text?

• A. Roller coasters are very scary.

• B. Being fearless means never being afraid.

• C. Embarrassment always comes with fear or being afraid.

• D. Fear should not stop you from doing what is important to you.

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What does the word "peak" mean as used in paragraph 8?

• A. the highest point

• B. the sharpest point

• C. the top of a mountain

• D. the bottom of a mountain

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Which detail from the story best supports the idea that facing a challenge was important to Hudson?

• A. "Hudson had been looking forward to this trip for weeks." (Paragraph 1)

• B. "'You think I'm fearless?' Tasha said with a laugh." (Paragraph 31)

• C. "'I wish I could be brave like you are.' Hudson said, surprising himself with his honesty." (Paragraph 36)

• D. "He put a copy of the picture in his locker door. It stayed there through all four years of high school, a reminder of what was more important to him than fear." (Paragraph 47)

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How does paragraph 40 help develop the plot of the story?

• A. It explains why Hudson thinks Tasha is fearless.

• B. It explains why Hudson decides to overcome his fear of the ride.

• C. It clarifies why Hudson is afraid of going on the roller coaster.

• D. It describes what Hudson learns about being afraid.

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