Fictional Text Reading Quiz: Snowed In

In the second paragraph, the phrase "hung his head" shows that Nord is-

• frightened

• disappointed

• freezing

• famished

How does Nord feel about having lost all communicaion?

• puzzled

• delighted

• calm

• lonesome

What is the most likely setting setting of the passage?

• The Artic

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Florida Wetlands

In the first sentence, Nord says "Do you copy?" What does this phrase help readers understand?

• He is speaking on a radio.

• He is a scientist.

• He is stuck somewhere alone.

• He is writing a report.

Key Skills Practice

Many stories involve cause and effect. The cause is the reason for something. The effect is what happens. Answer the question below about cause and effect.

What effect did the storm have on Dr. Nord?

You must answer the question in complete sentence(s) and use evidence from the text to support your answer.