The Sandstorm

Which sentence best summarizes how Jason reacts after the crawler crashes?

• He gives in to the urge to panic

• He deals with the situation as best he can.

• He imagines what it will be like to be a hero.

• He goes looking for his backpack.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Select the three sentences that should be included in a summary of paragraphs 1 through 9 of the story.

• Jason, a human, and Bindor, a Centini, are best friends despite being very different.

• Jason is on a trip to visit his best friend when fierce winds blow his craft around.

• Jason is scared of how powerful the sandstorm is, but Mr. Dama, the driver, seems calm.

• Jason hangs on to his safety harness, and Mr. Dama works the sand crawler's controls.

• After a gust flips the crawler over, Jason hears a leak from Mr. Dama's suit and realizes they could die.

Which of these best explains why Jason's emergency kit is a key detail?

• It contaiins a bottle of Centini air.

• Jason complains about carrying it.

• It gives Jason a place to store items.

• Jason uses it to save Mr. Dama's life.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B

Part A

Read this sentence from paragraph 8.

I heard the sound that brought fear into the heart of every colonist- the whistle of atmospher leaking from an enviro-suit.

What does the word atmospher mean as it is used in the sentence?

• gas

• water

• sound

• protection

Part B

Which detail from the story provides the best clue for the meaning of the word atmosphere?

• The storm slammed into our two passenger sand crawler, the howliing wind buffeting us so viciously we nearly tipped over.

• Sand and rocks battered the vehicle as the wind roared in 100 mile per hour gust.

• I searched the jumbled mess until I found my backpack, and I pulled out the emergency kit I take everywhere.

• A search of the cabin yielded a spare bottle of Centini air, and I topped off his tank.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the text?

• New experiences sometimes bring danger.

• It is important to take care of the people you care for.

• People from very different backgrounds can be friends.

• In an emergency, stay calm and think before taking action.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2