A Mystery of Heroism

Collins most likely does not consider himself a hero because he

• was just going to the well to get some water, like any other day

• believes heroes lead blameless lives, and he regrets some of his previous actions

• was terrified by the risk he took, and heroes are never afraid

• turned his back on the wounded lieutenant instead of helping the man

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that most strongly supports the author's purpose of the passage.

• The author's purpose is to persuade the reader not to swim in Elmwood Creek.

• The author's purpose is to inform the reader of the dangers of high tide at Elmwood Creek.

• The author's purpose is to entertain the reader with a fictional account of the supernatural at Elmwood Creek.

• The author's purpose is to reflect on her time as a Detective in the small town of Elmwood Creek.

Based on the passage below, what can we infer about Detective Patel's experience at Elmwood Creek?

• Detective Patel encountered a heroic and noble alien race in Elmwood Creek.

• Detective Patel realized the boy was lying about his experience in Elmwood Creek.

• Detective Patel determined that the boy was saved by a really good swimmer who lived near Elmwood Creek.

• Detective Patel was frightened by what she saw at Elmwood Creek.

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that BEST explains why the author discusses courage and heroism.

• The author discusses Courage and Heroism because the boy was courageous in going swimming at Elmwood Creek.

• The author discusses Courage and Heroism because the eyewitnesses were courageous in reporting what they saw at Elmwood Creek.

• The author discusses Courage and Heroism because the otherwordly being was courageous in helping the boy.

• The author discusses Courage and Heroism because Detective Patel was courageous in investigating the strange symbols and mysterious figure.

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that most strongly supports what can be inferred about the mysterious hero.

• The mysterious creature and beings like him will be helpful to the human race.

• The mysterious creature and beings like him will be harmful to the human race.

• The mysterious creature and beings like him will take over the human race.

• The mysterious creature and beings like him trick the human race.

Read the following passage, then choose which word describes the author's tone.

• Fearful

• Nervous

• Paranoid

• Encouraging

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that best states what we can conclude from the short story.

• The beings that live in Elmwood Creek are extraordinary and heroic.

• Elmwood Creek is haunted by previous drowned swimmers.

• Detective Patel will never be heard from again.

• The people who live near Elmwood Creek will not believe Detective Patel's experience.

Read the following passage, then choose the correct definition of the word "obscured" as found in paragraph 3.

• Filled with water

• Built

• Not easily visible

• Taken away

Read the following passage, then choose the correct definition of "inexplicable" as found in paragraph 3.

• tangled up

• unexplainable

• disgusting

• violent

What is the main theme of 'A Mystery of Heroism'?

• Courage and heroism

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and sacrifice

• Fear and survival