Passage Analysis

What time of day is it in the passage, and how does it affect the character?

• Morning, it makes the character feel refreshed.

• Afternoon, it makes the character feel sleepy.

• Evening, it makes the character feel relaxed.

• Night, it makes the character feel anxious.

The character feels the need to find water immediately because:

• they are thirsty.

• they are lost in a desert.

• they need to water plants.

• they are preparing for a journey.

What was Brian's concern about the lake water?

• The lake water was too cold.

• The lake water was too shallow.

• The lake water was polluted.

• The lake water was too deep.

In the passage, what did Brian notice about the water at the edge of the lake?

• The water was crystal clear.

• The water was murky and dark.

• The water was warm to the touch.

• The water was filled with fish.

What did the character do when he reached the clear water?

• He drank the water.

• He swam in the water.

• He ignored the water.

• He collected the water.

What does the character's statement 'So. So. So here I am.' signify?

• The character is lost and confused.

• The character is reflecting on their journey.

• The character is expressing frustration.

• The character is announcing their arrival.

The narrator feels about the possibility of being found.

• Anxious

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Relieved

Brian imagines eating something when he gets home. What is it?

• Pizza

• Ice cream

• Sandwich

• Pasta

Brian faces challenges in the passage. What are they?

• Surviving in the wilderness

• Dealing with a family issue

• Overcoming a personal fear

• Managing a team project

Brian plans to stay positive and on top of things by:

• meditating daily

• exercising regularly

• keeping a journal

• all of the above