Story Quiz

Who is Alex hiking Lee's Mountain with at the beginning of the story?

• his friend, Brian

• his school crush, Kayla

• his dad, a forest ranger

• his teacher from school

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How does the author portray Brian and Alex's relationship?

• They used to be friends but now aren't close anymore.

• They don't have much in common but they like hanging out.

• They are close friends who share a love for Lee's Mountain.

• They just met each other but are becoming better friends.

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What can you conclude about Alex's relationship with Lee's Mountain based on the information provided in the text?

• Alex feels unsure about how he should behave on the mountain because he isn't familiar with its terrain.

• Alex's relationship with the mountain is complicated because he's not sure what to believe about his family's history.

• Alex feels upset when he sees the mountain because it scares him and reminds him of bad experiences.

• Alex feels very connected to the mountain both because of his experiences and his family's history.

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What is Kayla's attitude towards her family's business on Lee's Mountain?

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What is the main idea of this text?

• As Alex Lee and his friend, Brian, hike Lee's Mountain, they talk about Alex's family's connection to the mountain and their concerns around logging on the mountain by the Wilson family.

• Alex and Brian grew up together, hiking and camping on Lee's Mountain, but currently they're not talking because of a fight between their families that goes back generations.

• Kayla, whose family owns Lee's Mountain, can't decide if she wants to support her family business of logging trees or if she wants to try to come up with a new plan for the business.

• Alex Lee's family has never spent much time outdoors because his mom is afraid of bears, but recently Alex has decided he wants to make camping a part of his life.

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How does the following conversation from the text help us understand Alex and Brian's relationship? "You mean, because she talks to you at school? I've seen you, walking down the hall." Brian's voice rose an octave as he gave his impersonation of Alex talking to Kayla Wilson: "Oh, Kayla, that was such an interesting thing you said in history. Oh, Alex, did you really think so? Oh, yes, Kayla, that's why I love you, Kayla." "I do not love Kayla!" Alex shouted.

• It shows us that they have a close relationship where they can tease each other.

• It shows us that there are some topics that are hard for them to talk about without getting upset.

• It shows us that they are jealous of each other because they both like Kayla.

• It shows us that they both want to deepen their friendship but are unsure how to do so.

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Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence: Brian goes into a wooden shack _____ Alex tells him it's unsafe.

• because

• however

• until

• even though

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Why does Brian say it's "practically [Alex's] family business to protect the mountain?"

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What is the difference between Brian and Alex's attitudes towards the Wilson family?

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How does Alex's family history complicate his relationship with Kayla? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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