Trapped in a Cave Quiz

How does the map on page 6 help you understand the article?

• It shows the size of the cave.

• It shows how far the boys traveled.

• It shows the climate of Thailand.

• It shows where the cave is located.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The sentence “The heavy clouds over Sangwut’s heart matched those in the sky” means Sangwut felt ______.

• curious

• confused

• worried

• hopeful

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which detail best supports the idea that people cared about the Wild Boars?

• They took turns crying and comforting each other.

• Soon, more than 1,000 people had gathered . . .

• The boys desperately needed food and supplies.

• His death sent a wave of sadness through base camp.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the word murky mean in the sentence “The water was so murky it looked like coffee”?

• clear

• cold

• dirty

• deep

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which is a main message of “Trapped in a Cave”?

• Heroes put others first to save lives.

• Caves are interesting to explore.

• Climate change causes many disasters.

• Rescue missions sometimes fail.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence from the story supports the correct answer to question 5?

• Meanwhile, the boys’ worried families realized what had happened.

• Despite the danger, six SEALs and a Thai army doctor were able to reach the boys . . .

• It was a mix of flooded passageways and dry or partly flooded chambers.

• Their parents say they are more patient.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are some descriptive details the author uses to help readers feel like they are inside a cave? Pick two answers.

• "The boys were confused."

• "They breathed in the smell of wet, mossy limestone"

• "At least they had the most important thing: water."

• "As they walked, the cave grew narrower and narrower."

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What challenges did the rescue workers face when trying to get the boys and Coach Ek out of the cave? Pick all correct answers.

• The narrow passageways could damage the equipment.

• There weren't enough divers to save them.

• The didn't know how to dive very well.

• The water was murky and looked like coffee.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What did Coach Ek mean when he told the boys they should "keep fighting."

• To keep arguing amongst themselves.

• To quit crying.

• Not to give up, but keep trying to survive.

• To try and tie a knot in the rope.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did the rescuers risk their lives by saving the boys?

• They tried and tried, but couldn't save them.

• The looked at each other closely to decide who went first.

• They couldn't believe they did it.

• They swam through murky water and used breathing equipment to help them swim to the chambers of the cave.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5