Out of the Woods: Understanding Cause and Effect

What was the main reason Antonio made friends with the hotel workers?

• His mother asked him to.

• He wanted to learn cooking.

• There were not many children to play with.

• He was interested in their work.

What was Antonio's favorite part of the hotel?

• The garden

• The top floor

• The second floor

• The kitchen

What did Antonio observe about the forest before the fire?

• It was always raining.

• It was very noisy.

• It was a safe place for animals.

• It was full of flowers.

What natural event caused the animals to leave the forest and enter the lake?

• A flood

• A forest fire

• A storm

• An earthquake

What did the fire cause the people of Gowanda to do?

• Move to another town

• Start a community garden

• Seek refuge in the lake

• Build a new hotel

How did the fire affect the relationship between humans and animals?

• It had no effect.

• It caused them to fight.

• It brought them closer together.

• It made them avoid each other.

What did Antonio never forget about the summer of 1914?

• The stories told by the lumberjacks

• The harmony between animals and people

• The cold lake

• The fishing trips with the fishermen

What is a key element in understanding cause and effect in a story?

• Identifying the main characters

• Finding the setting

• Looking for clue words

• Counting the number of pages

Which of the following is a clue word for cause and effect?

• Nevertheless

• However

• Because

• Moreover

What was the author's purpose in writing this story?

• To explain the history of Gowanda

• To show the beauty of nature

• To describe the life of a miner

• To highlight the harmony between humans and animals