5th Grade ELA A12

Part A

1. What does the phrase "panic began to settle in" in paragraph 1 mean?
   

• 1. The narrator felt excited and happy

• 1. The narrator started to feel calm and peaceful

• 1. The narrator began to feel afraid and worried

• 1. The narrator felt confused and unsure

Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 1 helps the reader understand the meaning of the answer to Part A?

• "I had to find him."

• "The sun had dipped below the horizon."

• "My voice echoed in the stillness, but there was no answer."

• "Panic began to settle in."

Part A
What does the phrase "my heart sank" in paragraph 5 suggest about the narrator’s feelings?

• The narrator felt a surge of excitement

• The narrator felt a sense of deep disappointment or worry

• The narrator felt confused and lost

• The narrator felt relieved and happy

Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 5 helps the reader understand the meaning of the answer to Part A?

• "The higher I got, the more I could see."

• "I scanned the horizon, hoping to spot any sign of Mark."

• "The forest stretched out in every direction, and my heart sank when I saw nothing."

• "I decided to climb a nearby hill to get a better view."

How does the narrator feel when they find Mark’s water bottle in paragraph 4?

• Relieved and hopeful

• Angry and frustrated

• Scared and confused

• Excited and joyful

What was the main reason the narrator was able to find Mark in the end?

• Mark left a trail of footprints

• The narrator followed Mark's voice

• The narrator used the water bottle to track his location

• The narrator was guided by an animal