Emergency Mountain

What does the word stabilize mean as it is used in paragraph 21 from “Emergency on the Mountain”?

• bend back to the original position

• carry an object very carefully

• relieve incredible pain

• keep something still

Which two sentences from the passage help the reader understand the meaning of stabilize?

• “The other kids were still standing there, watching.” (paragraph 22)

• “‘Go get Rafi’s mama, and find someone with a truck.’” (paragraph 23)

• “‘But first, I’m going to tie your leg so it doesn’t move around.’” (paragraph 25)

• “Ana pulled off his shoe and watched him wiggle his toes.” (paragraph 26)

• “Ana found a strong, straight stick, which she’d use to keep his leg steady.”

  (paragraph 27)

Which phrase best describes the setting of the passage from “Emergency on the

Mountain”?

• a quiet town with many doctors and nurses

• a family farm located far from neighbors

• a busy city with a large medical center

• a small community that has no modern hospital

Which detail from the passage support the answer to Part A?

• “The milk pail banged against Ana’s shins as she trudged down the steep slope.”

  (paragraph 3)

• “Green mountains circled the misty valley.” (paragraph 3)

• “There certainly wouldn’t be any ambulance here.” (paragraph 22)

• “Across the valley was the dusty yellow road that connected this village to the next

  one eight kilometers away.” (paragraph 3)

Which sentence best describes a theme of the passage from “Emergency on the

Mountain”?

• Studying hard brings positive results during times of crisis.

• Taking turns with family chores teaches responsibility.

• Children need experience before they can be helpful.

• People should never stop discovering new information.

Which detail from the passage supports the theme?

• “Ana lugged the milk back to where Mama was frying eggs in the cooking shelter,

  then grabbed some bread and wandered up to the road.” (paragraph 8)

• “No wonder they don’t trust kids with anything important, Ana thought, sighing.”

  (paragraph 10)

• “She remembered what the first-aid book had said about broken legs: If there is

  no ambulance, stabilize the bone before moving the victim.” (paragraph 21)

• “‘We need some extra hands. Can you help?’” (paragraph 34)