Unit 2 Week 1 Quiz

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best helps the reader understand the meaning of alert?

• A. “reminded them"

• B. “stick together”

• C. “avoid the creek

• D. “that could hurt them”

Which two sentences belong in a summary of the story?

• A. Children should always obey their parents.

• B. Julia rolled her eyes because she knew how to be safe.

• C. Hiking in an empty canyon can be a dangerous adventure.

• D. Two sisters get permission to explore a canyon on their own.

• E. A bear and her cub are spotted by one girl who has waded into the creek.

Based on the story, what is an important difference between the two sisters?

• A. Julia is more comfortable in the outdoors than Elena.

• B. Elena is more concerned about safety than Julia.

• C. Elena has more experience outdoors than Julia.

• E. Julia is more easily frightened than Elena.

What is one trait that describes Elena?

• A. Grateful

• B. Unselfish

What is a sentence from the passage that proves Elena's trait?

• C. “Julia looked at Elena and silently mouthed, ‘You’re the best."

• D. “She described the bears’ sudden appearance and praised Julia for getting out of the water calmly and safely."

What is one trait that describes Julia?

• A. Grateful

• B. Unselfish

What is a sentence from the passage that proves Julia's trait?

• C. “Julia looked at Elena and silently mouthed, ‘You’re the best."

• D. “She described the bears’ sudden appearance and praised Julia for getting out of the water calmly and safely."

What does the word "confronted" mean as it is used in paragraph 10?

• A. scolded

• B. attacked

• C. protected

• D. entertained

Which sentence best summarizes the end of the story?

• A. The girls return safely, and Julia admits she made a mistake.

• B. Julia and Elena claim they are the best hikers around.

• C. Julia plans to go on another hike, but Elena does not want to go.

• D. The girls tell their parents how they escaped from the bear.

How does the illustration add to the story?

• A. It shows the result of Julia’s decision to disobey her father’s and sister’s warnings.

• B. It shows that hiking in the mountains requires good equipment and strong legs.

• C. It shows that Julia is comfortable enough in the outdoors to remove her

  shoes and socks.

• D. It shows that Elena and Julia have hiked together before and wear the

  same kind of boots.