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Alone in the Woods Quiz

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of the word stag

a)

supplies of food, usually in limited amounts

b)

a small, steep, narrow valley

c)

a place that has modern characteristics, like electricity, hot water, and indoor toilets

d)

an adult male deer

2.

How does Jamie feel at the beginning of the story? Choose TWO.

a)

curious

b)

jealous

c)

determined

d)

bored

3.

Why is Jamie disappointed that Silas and MJ are at coding camp?

a)

He wanted to spend the summer with them.

b)

He is not interested in coding.

c)

He was hoping to explore the woods with them.

d)

He wanted to introduce them to Ella.

4.

Which sentences from the story support the correct answers to question 2? Choose THREE.

a)

“So now I’m all alone, while my best friends are off having the time of their lives together.”

b)

“. . . I flip through my phone for the thousandth time.”

c)

“Every passing minute feels like an hour . . .”

d)

A. “So now I’m all alone, while my best friends are off having the time of their lives together.” B. “. . . I flip through my phone for the thousandth time.” C. “Every passing minute feels like an hour . . .” D. “The wind picks up as I jog to the end of my street . . .”

5.

What is the definition of the word underbrush

a)

brushing the hair up on the back of your neck

b)

bushes, plants, or small trees growing under larger trees in a forest

c)

an adult male deer

d)

a small, steep, narrow valley

6.

What is Jamie’s motivation for entering the woods?

a)

exploring nature

b)

finding wildlife

c)

starting a camp for his friends

d)

making a video to send to his friends

7.

Which sentence from the story supports both correct answers to question 7?

a)

“What I want more than anything is my own super-fun video to send right back to them . . .”

b)

“Taking a deep breath, I hit record, then pull on my mom’s old gardening gloves.”

c)

“My first instinct is to check my rain-splattered phone . . .”

d)

“But now I’m too busy laughing to take out my phone.”

8.

What is the definition of civilization

a)

supplies of food, usually in limited amounts

b)

a small, steep, narrow valley

c)

a place that has modern characteristics, like electricity, hot water, and indoor toilets

d)

an adult male deer

9.

What does Jamie learn by the end of the story? Choose TWO.

a)

You can find fun where you least expect it.

b)

Old friends cannot be replaced.

c)

Old friends cannot be replaced.

d)

It feels good to live in the moment.

10.

What is the definition of rations

a)

supplies of food, usually in limited amounts

b)

a small, steep, narrow valley

c)

a place that has modern characteristics, like electricity, hot water, and indoor toilets

d)

an adult male deer

11.

When it starts storming, Jamie wants to_____

a)

follow the deer

b)

find shelter

c)

keep exploring the woods

d)

record the storm to share with his friends

12.

What is the definition of the word ravine

a)

supplies of food, usually in limited amounts

b)

a small, steep, narrow valley

c)

a place that has modern characteristics, like electricity, hot water, and indoor toilets

d)

an adult male deer

13.

The line “The creek is already starting to look swollen and angry from the storm” means __________.

a)

the creek is upset that it is raining

b)

the creek is filling with rain and getting blown by the wind

c)

Jamie is upset that he dropped his popcorn in the creek

d)

Jamie is angry that his friends are not with him in the woods