A Narrow Escape

What did Pa warn Abby and Nathan not to do?

• Go swimming

• Go fishing

• Go hiking

• Go camping

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What was the condition of Lars Creek after the rain?

• Dry

• Frozen

• Swollen

• Clear

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What did Abby suggest they do after their parents left?

• Go fishing

• Go swimming

• Go blueberry picking

• Go hiking

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Nathan remember about Pa's words?

• Not to go swimming

• Not to go fishing

• Not to go hiking

• Not to go blueberry picking

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happened to Abby as she crossed the creek?

• She fell into the water

• She reached the other side safely

• She found a blueberry bush

• She saw a fish

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Nathan use to help Abby get to shore?

• A rope

• A long branch

• A fishing net

• A life jacket

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How did Nathan feel while helping Abby?

• Excited

• Angry

• Frightened

• Happy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the fact that Ma and Pa go to town for the day affect the plot?

• It makes Abby think of preparing a surprise for their parents’ return.

• It causes Abby and Nathan to make a risky decision.

• It demonstrates that Nathan often follows Abby’s lead.

• It emphasizes that Abby and Nathan have little food in their house.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which sentence from the text helps create suspense?

• When they were out of sight, Abby turned to Nathan. “Let’s go blueberry picking!” (paragraph 3)

• The twins always used the trunk of a downed tree to cross the creek. (paragraph 6)

• His bare feet pounded the ground next to the creek as he ran, trying to keep his sister in sight. (paragraph 7)

• It took all Nathan’s strength to pull Abby safely onto the bank. (paragraph 10)

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author use foreshadowing to advance the plot?

• By hinting that the water is higher than usual.

• By having the twins be honest with their parents.

• By introducing a new character.

• By explaining the characters' past experiences.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3