Rescue at Sea

1. Which best describes why Jim says, “I’ll get Mom and Dad” in paragraph 7?

• to ask for their help with the lost seal

• to ask for their permission to keep the seal

• to ask for a boat ride to see the seal’s parents

• to ask for binoculars to look for the seal’s parents

Part B

Which paragraph in the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• paragraph 6

• paragraph 9

• paragraph 13

• paragraph 14

Part A

Which event best helps Sally?

• Dad puts the seal in shallow water.

• The family drives the boat to the two spotted seals.

• Dad looks through binoculars for other seals in the sea.

• The family leaves the seal alone to see if other seals will rescue her.

Part B

Which paragraph in the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• paragraph 9

• paragraph 15

• paragraph 20

• paragraph 22

Part A

Which is a theme of “Sally’s Rescue”?

• Making new friends is important.

• Exploring is a way to find new adventures.

• Finding fun things to do sometimes takes time.

• Solving a problem sometimes takes much effort.

Part B

Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• The family makes many different attempts to save the seal.

• The children have to spend time indoors while the storm passes.

• The children go to the beach to find something to do with their time.

• The family is kind to the seals in the bay throughout the day

Part A

How does Sally feel at the end of the story?

• confused

• excited

• grateful

• hopeful

Part B

Which phrase from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• “The seal tilted her head at the sound of Anna’s voice.” (paragraph 6)

• “After a while, Sally made her way into the box and gobbled the sardine.” (paragraph 21)

• “Sally whimpered as the boat approached the ledge . . . .” (paragraph 27)

• “Three gray seals poked their heads above the surface and lingered for a few moments as if to say thank you.” (paragraph 29)