Released EOG: Dog a Hero on Mount Hood

33. 33  What is the meaning of experienced in paragraph 2?

• 33. A eager

• 33. B important

• 33. C practiced

• 33. D expected

33. 34  Why did the rock climbers end their climb early?

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• A The weather was bad.

• 2. B  The group was bored.

• 2. C  The dog was tired.

• D The dog was sick.

35 According to the text, what caused the climbers to fall down the mountain?

• 1. A  They were very tired.

• 1. B  The mountain was rocky.

• 1. C  It was getting dark.

• 1. D  The mountain was slippery.

36. 36  How does the author connect the point that the climb was very dangerous in paragraphs 5 and 6?

• 1. A  The information in paragraph 6 is a result of the action in paragraph 5.

• 1. B  The ideas in paragraphs 5 and 6 compare the different climbers.

• C  Paragraphs 5 and 6 describe the path the climbers took.

• 1. D  Paragraph 5 lists the steps needed for paragraph 6.

36. 37  What is the meaning of “face the fact” in paragraph 8?

• 1. A  to look at an idea one believes in

• 1. B  to admit that something is true

• 1. C  to escape from danger

• 1. D  to learn something new

38 According to the text, what is the relationship between the climbers petting Velvet’s fur and Velvet licking them?

• 1. A  Both dried the climbers.

• 1. B  Both scared the climbers.

• C Both calmed the climbers.

• D Both warmed the climbers.

39 What is the main idea of the text?

• A Mount Hood can be a dangerous place.

• B Mount Hood is popular for rock climbing.

• C A dog helps a group of rock climbers.

• D A group of teachers goes rock climbing.

40 Which statement from the text supports the main idea?

• 1. A  “They had no idea a German shepherd named Velvet would help save their lives.”

• 1. B  “On Sunday, the weather took a turn for the worse.”

• 1. C  “They hiked for miles to try to make it down the mountainside.”

• 1. D  “The rescue team found the climbers with Velvet in White River Canyon at about 7,400 feet.”