about the trail brazer

What does humility mean in paragraph 2? 

• fatigue 

• novelty 

• poise

• modesty

Cody's description of himself in paragraph 2 suggests that he is

• friendly

• deceptive 

• appreciative 

• arrogant

What does tranquil mean in paragraph 4

• calm or peaceful

• difficult or challenging

• fascinating or intriguing 

• fascinating or intriguing 

Read this sentence from paragraph 7: Then, suddenly, a blurry patch of dense black crosses the trail some distance ahead of me. What may the reader best infer from Cody's statement?

• That Cody is not alone in the park 

• That Cody is unfamiliar with the park 

• That Cody is unsure of his own abilities as a runner

• That Cody is not paying attention to how far he has run

The author establishes the setting in paragraph 7 through the use of

• imagery

• symbolism 

• personification

• hyperbole

Read this sentence from paragraph 11: The sun is just starting to burn the dew from the grass, and each green blade, coated with tiny, reflective droplets, is a glittering emerald. The purpose of the metaphor in this sentence is to suggest that- 

• rare beauty of the morning 

• cool temperature of the air

• bright splendor of the sun

• soft gentleness of the dew

Cody decides to find his way back out of the park by

• climbing up the slope to try to follow his own footsteps

• joining the other runners in the woods 

• looking for the black dog that he saw when he began running 

• navigating a straight line out of the woods