The Compass and the Climb - Direct themes vs. indirect themes (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Hudson do that made him feel guilty at the start of the story?
He got them lost on the Pine Ridge Trail.
He secretly broke Wyatt's compass and replaced it with a cheap one.
He forgot to bring a map for their hike.
He told Wyatt the compass was working fine.
Answer explanation
The first paragraph explicitly states, 'he had accidentally broken Wyatt’s favorite compass. Instead of telling him, Hudson had panicked. He bought a cheap replacement and hoped Wyatt wouldn't notice.' This action is the source of his guilt.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on his dialogue, why was Hudson afraid to tell Wyatt about the compass?
He didn't want to buy a new compass.
He was worried Wyatt would get angry and end their friendship.
He thought Wyatt wouldn't care about the compass.
He wanted to test his own navigation skills without a compass.
Answer explanation
Hudson's dialogue directly reveals his motivation. He says, 'I was scared to tell you because I thought you’d be mad and wouldn't want to be friends anymore.' This shows he values his friendship with Wyatt and was afraid of losing it.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the trail the boys are hiking on?
Mountain View Trail
The North Trail
Pine Ridge Trail
The Compass Climb
Answer explanation
The first sentence of the passage says, 'Hudson followed Wyatt up the Pine Ridge Trail...'. This is a direct detail from the text.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The narrator directly states that 'forgiveness is a path you choose to walk together.' What does this theme mean in the context of the story?
You can only forgive someone if you are on a hike.
Forgiveness is something that happens automatically.
One person can forgive someone without their help.
Forgiveness requires both people to work together to move forward.
Answer explanation
This directly stated theme is shown when Wyatt decides to forgive Hudson and they immediately start working 'together' to solve their problem. The phrase 'walk together' implies a shared journey of repair and cooperation, not a one-sided action.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Wyatt's immediate verbal response after Hudson confessed?
He said he was mad but also glad Hudson told him.
He yelled at Hudson for ruining the trip.
He said it didn't matter and forgave him right away.
He refused to speak to Hudson.
Answer explanation
The text states Wyatt's direct words: 'I am mad... But… I’m glad you finally did.' This shows his mixed feelings of anger at the secret and relief at the honesty.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following details from the story based on whether they relate to the theme of 'Guilt' or the theme of 'Courage and Forgiveness'.
Groups:
(a) Details related to Guilt
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(b) Details related to Courage and Forgiveness
The boys working together with the map
Hudson confessing that he broke the compass
Hudson's heart pounding before he told the truth
Wyatt saying, 'I’m glad you finally did.'
The heavy feeling in Hudson's stomach
Hudson buying a cheap replacement compass in secret
Answer explanation
The items in 'Details related to Guilt' all describe Hudson's negative feelings and actions while hiding the truth. The items in 'Details related to Courage and Forgiveness' describe the brave act of confessing, the act of forgiving, and the positive outcome of working together.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each quote or description from the passage with the theme or feeling it reveals.
The beginning of forgiveness and cooperation
“This thing is junk.”
The motivation behind the guilt
“...true courage wasn't just about climbing mountains. It was about admitting when you're wrong.”
An indirectly stated theme about honesty
“I was scared to tell you because I thought you’d be mad...”
The discovery of the problem
“Okay, let’s figure this out together.”
Answer explanation
Wyatt's line 'This thing is junk' marks the discovery of the problem with the compass. Hudson's confession reveals his fear of Wyatt's anger was the motivation for his secret. The narrator's thought about 'true courage' is a theme revealed through Hudson's experience. Wyatt's suggestion to 'figure this out together' shows his choice to forgive and work with Hudson.
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