Purpose, Mood, and Text Evidence

What time of day is it in the narrative?

• Midday

• Sunrise

• Sunset

• Midnight

What is Sarah's emotional state as she hurries home?

• Excited

• Calm

• Fearful

• Happy

What causes Sarah to feel fear?

• A loud noise

• Someone calling her name

• Something darting behind a building

• Getting lost

Is it clear whether someone is actually following Sarah?

• Yes, someone is following her

• No, it might be her imagination

• Yes, she sees the person clearly

• No, she is alone

What text evidence supports the mood being described as "tense, suspenseful, eerie"?

• The sun dipped below the horizon

• Long shadows across the deserted street

• Her footsteps echoing in the empty alleyways

• All of the above

What is the author's purpose as mentioned in the text?

• To describe the setting in detail

• To create suspense and tension

• To introduce a new character

• To provide a historical background

Why are the rainforests of the Amazon often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth'?

• They are the largest rainforests on Earth.

• They play a vital role in producing oxygen and regulating the climate.

• They are home to the most diverse species on the planet.

• They receive the highest amount of rainfall.

What threats are the Amazon rainforests currently facing?

• Urbanization and increased tourism.

• Deforestation, agriculture, and climate change.

• Overfishing and water pollution.

• Natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis.

What is the consequence of the continued rate of deforestation in the Amazon?

• Improvement in global environmental conditions.

• Endangerment of countless species and exacerbation of global environmental challenges.

• Increase in the global production of oxygen.

• Expansion of natural habitats for wildlife.

What is the Amazon rainforest referred to as, according to the text evidence?

• The heart of the Earth

• The lungs of the Earth

• The eyes of the Earth

• The skin of the Earth