The Lost Hikers — Reading Comprehension Worksheet (Grade 10)

According to the passage, what were the family doing just before they started their hike?

• Leaving their tent to go on a day hike

• Packing up their campsite to go home

• Building a permanent shelter in the woods

• Calling park rangers for directions

What event caused the family to become disoriented while away from their campsite?

• Nightfall arriving earlier than expected

• A wildfire that forced a detour

• A sudden snowstorm that blocked the trail

• A storm with wind and driving rain

How far were they from their campsite when the bad weather began, according to the text?

• A few hours from their campsite

• A few minutes away

• More than a day’s hike away

• Right beside the campsite

Which term best describes the confusion the family experienced during the storm?

• Disorientation

• Composure

• Elation

• Nostalgia

When the family tried to return, what happened as they attempted to trace their steps?

• They reached a ranger station by chance

• They became lost in unfamiliar backcountry

• They spotted their tent from a ridge

• They quickly found a marked trail back

Why did the family decide to stay in one place rather than continue wandering?

• They had run out of food and water immediately

• Experienced hikers know staying put aids rescue when lost

• They feared wild animals were following them

• They were too tired to move any farther

Which detail most strongly supports the family’s decision to wait for rescue?

• They found a map with a route back

• They heard music coming from the campsite

• They were experienced hikers who knew best practices

• The sky began to clear and the rain stopped

Based on the sequence of events, which action occurred first?

• They prepared to settle down and wait for rescue

• The storm blew up and disoriented them

• They became lost in the backcountry while tracing steps

• They left their tent to go on a day hike

Which inference is best supported by the passage about the family’s preparedness?

• Their hiking experience informed calm, safety-first decisions

• They ignored weather forecasts despite warnings

• They carried satellite phones but chose not to use them

• They had never hiked before and panicked quickly

If the family had continued to wander after realizing they were lost, which outcome is most plausible given the passage’s context?

• They would find cell service easily in the backcountry

• They would be guided by other hikers within minutes

• They would immediately stumble upon their campsite

• They would likely increase the search area and delay rescue