Rockslide by Susan Frank

When Alejandro found himself trapped in the cave, he

• panicked because he forgot to tell Austin that he would meet him in the cave

• felt relieved because he was finally able to go hiking on his own

• started to panic because his mom told him to be home from hiking at 5:30

• started to panic because he disobeyed his dad and thought he might not get out

How did Alejandro justify his decision to go hiking with Austin?

• He was an expert at hiking and camping and what could possibly go wrong?

• He had camped with his mom many times before and dad was afraid of his own shadow

• He was now an adult and had to show his friend Austin that he wasn't afraid

• Alejandro was afraid, but he had to prove to his friend that he was brave

Why was Austin looking pale when they set out on the trail?

• The park ranger told him that he and his friend should turn around and head back home.

• He got bit by a rattlesnake and the poison was going through his body.

• He felt sick because he was worried his parents would find out they were on the trail.

• He saw a sign that said there are dangerous rockslides here.

What happened when the avalanche of rocks came cascading down the trail?

• Alejandro jumped into a cave.

• Alejandro tried to escape, but he was trapped on the trail by a large boulder.

• Alejandro was able to run faster than the tumbling rocks, and was able to escape.

• Alejandro turned down the other trail on the path and swam across a lake to escape the rocks.

What are two characteristics that would describe Alejandro?

• unintelligent

• obedient

• persistent

• overconfident

What did Alejandro learn from his experience?

• Follow your gut feeling, because it is always good to take risks.

• He learned that he should listen to his father's rules, and not to be overconfident in his outdoor skills.

• It is important to make decisions for yourself because they can turn out positive sometimes.

• He learned that if you are going hiking always bring a good friend and the proper supplies with you.

Alejandro encountered all of the following inside of the cave except,

• an underground lake

• a boulder that cut his leg

• a tarantula crawling up his leg

• bats

(a)  

• extreme suffering or misery
• joyous
• pressure
• extreme frustration

What do you predict could happen next in this story?

• Alejandro will bring more friends with him in case they get separated.

• Alejandro will bring markers to mark on the cave walls with him next time he goes rock climbing.

• Alejandro will never go rock climbing again.

• Alejandro will go rock climbing, but only with his dad's permission and with an experienced adult.

How was Alejandro able to escape from the cave?

• Alejandro's friend Austin was able to go get help while Austin cleared away all of the rocks to the entrance where he went into the cave.

• Alejandro was able to clear all of the rocks away from the entrance to the cave so that he could escape.

• He was able to use chalk to retrace his steps when he was searching for a way out through the cave, where he was finally able to find an opening to clear.

• Alejandro stayed in one place inside the cave until help arrived.