A Gift from Nature

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Layla is excited about her school field trip.

• Layla discovers a geode and must decide what to do with it.

• Layla enjoys learning about nature and wildlife.

• Layla and Cooper compete to find the best souvenir.

What does the word "absorbed" in paragraph 4 most likely mean?

• Distracted

• Completely focused

• Confused

• Nervous

Which of the following best describes Layla’s internal conflict?

• She is unsure whether to keep the geode or follow the tour guide’s rule.

• She is worried about falling behind her classmates.

• She does not know how to tell Cooper that he is wrong.

• She wants to take a picture of the geode but doesn’t have her camera.

How does Cooper influence Layla’s decision-making?

• He encourages her to take a picture instead of keeping the geode.

• He reminds her of the rules and convinces her to leave the geode behind.

• He tempts her to keep the geode as a souvenir despite the tour guide’s rule.

• He tells the tour guide about the geode before Layla can decide.

What lesson does Layla learn by the end of the story?

• It is important to share discoveries with others.

• Rules are meant to be broken if no one is watching.

• Keeping souvenirs from nature is always allowed.

• It is best to follow what others tell you to do.

What is the effect of Layla noticing the breeze, honeysuckle scent, and bird songs in paragraph 12?

• It distracts her from making a decision.

• It helps her connect with nature and make the right choice.

• It makes her want to take another picture.

• It reminds her of a different field trip.

Why does the author include the phrase "Take only pictures. Leave only footprints." multiple times?

• To emphasize the importance of following the rules in a national park.

• To make the passage more poetic.

• To suggest that Layla wants to be a tour guide someday.

• To encourage Layla to take more pictures.

What type of story is A Gift from Nature?

• A nonfiction article about geodes.

• A historical account of national parks.

• A realistic fiction story about making a tough choice.

• A science fiction story about traveling to a new place.

Why does the author describe Layla’s smile in the last paragraph?

• To show that she is proud of her decision.

• To indicate that she has changed her mind.

• To prove that Cooper was wrong.

• To suggest that she is still unsure about what to do.

What does the word "cradled" in paragraph 14 mean?

• Hid

• Held carefully

• Threw away

• Dropped