ELA 5th Grade A1

Part A

What does the phrase “Relief flooded through him” mean in paragraph 8 of Trapped in the Blizzard?

• He became confused about what was happening.

• He was suddenly overwhelmed with exhaustion.

• He felt an intense sense of comfort and safety.

• He felt nervous about being found.

Which quotation from paragraph 8 helps the reader understand the meaning of the answer to Part A?

• “Jake! Jake, is that you?” a voice called.

• “Over here!” he shouted.

• “We were so worried,” his dad said, pulling him close.

• “They wrapped a warm blanket around him, and Max wagged his tail happily.”

Part A

What does the word “stretched” mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

• To extend a part of the body

• To continue for a long time

• To pull something tightly

• To reach a specific goal

Part B

Which sentence from the passage supports the narrator’s use of the word stretched in paragraph 6?

• “The minutes stretched into hours.” (paragraph 6)

• “Max let out a low whimper and nuzzled closer, sharing his warmth.” (paragraph 6)

• “Just when Jake thought he couldn’t take the cold anymore, he heard something.” (paragraph 7)

• “Jake turned in circles, trying to find the trail, but the snow was coming down too fast.” (paragraph 2)

Which emotions are emphasized through the author’s use of first-person point of view?

• Confident, but frustrated

• Nervous, but determined

• Angry, but hopeful

• Excited, but distracted