Back to When and Camping Adventure

BOTH the poem “Back to When” and the story “Camping Adventures” convey the message that -

• A being in nature will make better memories

• B people need to spend more time with family

• C time spent with family should be treasured

• D adults should enjoy the outdoors as much as kids

What is a synonym of the word charred in line 3 of the poem “Back to When”?

• A cooked

• B burned

• C baked

• D ruined

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Which sentence best describes the family's relationship in the story “Camping Adventures”?

• A The family likes to cook together.

• B The family does not always get along.

• C The family enjoys spending time together.

• D The family loves to play games with each other.

Part B Which detail from “Camping Adventures” supports the answer in Part A?

• A Dad showed me how to make a crackling fire

• B We felt like brave explorers

• C I felt as though I was soaring

• D we'd return for more fantastic adventures

Which details from the poem “Back to When” demonstrate the key idea that the speaker loved camping with family as a kid? Select TWO correct answers.

• A sticky fingers

• B smiling me

• C secrets shared

• D three nights

• E unforgettable moments

Based on the poem “Back to When,” how were the speaker’s reasons for writing the poem DIFFERENT from the author of the story “Camping Adventures”?

• A The speaker tried to be funny, but the author tried to be serious.

• B The speaker tried to make the reader feel like they were camping, but the author aimed to convince the reader to go camping.

• C The speaker aimed to describe the fun of camping, but the author wanted to show how camping can be an adventure.

• D The speaker aimed to relive happy memories from childhood, but the author wanted to describe a fun camping trip.

Based on ideas presented throughout the story “Camping Adventures,” what can the reader conclude about the family?

• A The family went on more camping trips.

• B The family went to the lake next.

• C The family got into an argument.

• D The family found a better camping spot.

Which statement about going camping describes BOTH the poem “Back to When” and the story “Camping Adventures”?

• A Camping trips make unforgettable memories with family.

• B Camping trips teach families how to work together.

• C Camping trips can help a family build creativity.

• D Camping trips change a family to like the outdoors.

What is the best summary of the poem “Back to When”?

• A It’s nice to think back and remember the joy of being a kid. Then, as an adult, you miss the fun.

• B Remembering fun childhood camping trips with marshmallows and starry nights. Now, at seventeen, the speaker is excited to relive the moments.

• C The best thing about camping trips are the marshmallows and tents. But as an adult, it all seems so different.

• D Thinking of a camping trip, the speaker talks about roasting marshmallows and sharing secrets.

Which detail from the story “Camping Adventures” helps the reader understand the meaning of the word vast in paragraph 1?

• A packed

• B through

• C biggest

• D seen