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Worksheets3RD. HOUR FINAL EXAM
Total questions: 168
Worksheet time: 6hrs 22mins
What is the plot of a story?
Where the story takes place
What happens in a story
The people who make up a story
The message the author wants readers to learn
What is the theme of a story?
Where a story takes place
what happens in a story
The message the author wants readers to learn
The people that make up a story
Which of these are elements of the plot (choose all that apply)
Rising Action
Falling action
Theme
Climax
Resolution
What is a dynamic character?
A character who stays the same over the course of the story
The main character
A character who does incredible things
A character who changes over the course of the story
What is a static character?
A character who stays the same of the course of a story
The main character
A character who does boring things
A character who changes over the course of a story
What is the setting of a story?
The message the author wants readers to learn
The people who make up a story
What happens in a story
The time, place, and situation where the story takes place
What could be a part of the setting (choose multiple)
The location where the story takes place
The time period in the story
The situation and culture where the story takes place
The climax of the story
Which of these is an example of a story's theme?
Lying leads to distrust.
Courage
Sports
American history
What is the plot of Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?
You should try new things, even if they seem intimidating
A shy girl plays a main role in a school play and learns to be more outspoken
What is the theme of Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?
School Plays and Shyness
You should try new things, even if they seem intimidating
A shy girl plays the lead role in the school play and learns to be more outspoken
How do you know Patricia is a dynamic character?
What is the setting of Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?
Why is the drama teacher a static character in Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?
He has no experiences that change him in the story
He is a side character, not the main character
He changes over the course of the story
He helps Patricia change her personality
What is the climax of Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?
Patricia acts as the lead role in the play
Patricia starts her first day of middle school
You should not be afraid to try new things
What play did Mr. V want to act in when he was in middle school?
Romeo and Juliet
West Side Story
The Fiddler on the Roof
The Avengers (Theatre addition)
How does Patricia change from the beginning to the end of the story?
She became more outspoken and enjoys speaking in front of people
Drama is her new favorite class
Because of her role in the play, she is now afraid of public speaking
Which line from the story provides the best evidence to show Patricia became more outspoken and enjoys public speaking?
"He molded them into miraculous creatures that discovered the real power they had."
"Patricia, you showed courage and grace. You stood up to your fears! Tonight, you're my masterpiece!"
"Once I started I forgot the audience. No butterflies, no stomachache. No shaky legs!"
"Thanks to him, I did lose my shyness, and I am able to make speeches to crowds of hundreds"
What is the plot of a story?
Where and when the story takes place
The sequence of events in a story
A struggle between opposing forces
When the characters, setting, and sometimes conflict are introduced
What is the resolution of a story?
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
Events after the climax
Events leading up to the climax
The end of the story where loose ends are tied up. Usually the "happily ever after" of a story--but not always
The Antagonist is the main character in a story.
True
False
Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:
Where the conflict arises between 2 or more characters
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
What is the theme of a story?
The message of the story
The sequence of events in a story
A struggle between a character and an outside force
Where and when the story takes place
The characters in a story include people, animals, and/or things in the story.
True
False
What is internal conflict?
A struggle between a character and an outside force
A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character
Where a character or characters have to fight against the forces of nature
Where the conflict arises between 2 or more characters
What is the climax of a story?
Introduces the central conflict and hooks the audience into the story
Events leading to the resolution
When the characters, setting, and sometimes conflict are introduced
The most exciting moment of the story; turning point
Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:
Where a character has a conflict or problem with some element of society - the school, the law, etc.
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Self
Select the correct definition for the following term:
Rising Action
Events leading up to the climax
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
End of the story where loose ends are tied up. Usually the "happily ever after" of a story--but not always
The Protagonist is the main character in a story.
True
False
Select the correct term for the following definition:
When the characters, setting, and sometimes conflict are introduced in a story
The theme
The exposition
The rising action
The falling action
Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:
Where a character or characters have to fight against the forces of nature
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
Choose the correct term for the following definition:
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Rising action
Inciting incident
Falling action
Exposition
Choose the correct term for the following definition:
Introduces the central conflict and hooks the audience into the story
Rising action
Inciting incident
Climax
Falling action
Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces
True
False
Maybe
Maybe not
Choose the correct term for the following definition:
Where and when the story takes place
The exposition
The setting
The rising action
The falling action
External conflict is a struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character
True
False
An annotation is an added note that explains something in a text that the publisher feels the reader might need assistance with in understanding.
True
False
An annotation is commonly known as a footnote.
True
False
Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:
Where the character's main problems exist within him or her self
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?
To confuse the reader
To persuade the reader
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
What is the author's purpose in writing an informative article?
To persuade readers to buy a product
To provide readers with accurate and useful information on a particular topic.
To entertain readers with fictional stories
To confuse readers with irrelevant information
What is the author's purpose in writing a fictional story?
The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to educate and inform the readers.
The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to entertain, inspire, or provoke emotions in the readers.
The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to confuse the readers.
The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to bore the readers.
What is the author's purpose in writing a biography?
To sell a product
To describe a fictional world
To tell the life story of a person
To teach math
What is the author's purpose in writing a news report?
To persuade
To educate
To inform
To entertain
What is the author's purpose in writing a poem?
The author's purpose in writing a poem is to provide historical facts.
The author's purpose in writing a poem is to express emotions, tell a story, or convey a message.
The author's purpose in writing a poem is to confuse the reader.
The author's purpose in writing a poem is to make money.
What is the author's purpose in writing a diary entry?
To entertain readers with interesting stories.
To record thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
To keep track of daily tasks and appointments.
To share personal information with others.
What is the author's purpose in writing a play?
To educate the audience.
To entertain an audience.
To bore the audience.
To confuse the audience.
What is the author's purpose in writing a scientific research paper?
To confuse readers and make the research paper difficult to understand.
To communicate research findings and contribute to scientific knowledge.
To entertain readers with interesting anecdotes and stories.
To promote the author's personal opinions and beliefs.
What is the author's purpose in writing a historical account?
To confuse readers with conflicting information about past events.
To provide an accurate and detailed record of past events.
To entertain readers with fictional stories about the past.
To promote a specific political agenda.
Abigail, Lily, and Avery are discussing the author's purpose in a passage they just read. Can you guess what they concluded?
They thought the author was trying to confuse the reader
They believed the author was providing a summary of the passage
They felt the author was hiding the main idea of the passage
They agreed that the author's purpose was to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings/emotions
Sophia and Elijah are having a friendly debate about two different authors and their respective texts. Can you help them compare and contrast the purposes of these authors in their texts?
Help them by comparing the publication dates of the texts
Assist them by analyzing the goals and intentions of each author in their writing.
Support them by discussing the font and layout of the texts
Guide them by summarizing the plot of each text
Imagine Ava, Luna, and Michael are reading a book. What is the author trying to achieve by writing this piece that they are reading?
To provide a summary of the piece
To convey the main purpose or message of the piece
To hide the main purpose of the piece
To confuse the readers
Imagine you're in a book club with Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria. Discuss how the author's purpose might stir up different emotions and opinions within your group.
The author's purpose has no impact on the emotions and opinions of Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria.
The author's purpose only impacts Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria's understanding of the text.
The author's purpose is irrelevant to the emotions and opinions of Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria.
The author's purpose can influence the emotions and opinions of Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria by shaping the tone, language, and content of the text.
Anika, Scarlett, and Aiden are having a debate. They are trying to figure out how the author's purpose shapes the overall structure and organization of a text. Can you help them out?
The author's purpose has no impact on the structure of the text
The author's purpose determines the main focus, the order of information, and the tone of the writing.
The author's purpose only affects the font and spacing of the text
The author's purpose determines the color scheme of the text
Avery, Daniel, and Michael are reading a book. Can you help them identify the author's purpose in the introduction, body, and conclusion of the text?
The author's purpose is only evident in the conclusion of the text.
The author's purpose varies in the introduction, body, and conclusion of the text.
The author's purpose is the same in the introduction, body, and conclusion of the text.
The author's purpose is to confuse the reader in the introduction, body, and conclusion of the text.
A story that has a real setting with a problem to be solved; includes clues, suspense, and a solution.
procedural text
informational text
historical fiction
mystery
An owner's manual explaining how to change a tire is what type of text?
procedural
realistic fiction
science fiction
mystery
A fictional (untrue) story that is set during a time in our past such as during the Civil War, etc
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Informational text
A category of literature that has a particular style, form or content is called a
literature
genre
book
text
Story that has elements that are not real such as talking animals or magical powers.
mystery
informational text
fantasy
science fiction
A story that has a script, characters, and stage directions is called....
procedural text
drama
poetry
novel
This genre provides true facts and information about different subjects. I can include charts and graphs.
non-fiction
fiction
drama
poetry
The Diary of Anne Frank is a journal of a young girl who hid from the Nazis during the Holocaust. The events are true, and it is told from Anne's point of view. Which type of literature is this book?
short story
Which type of writing provides facts about a particular subject?
A type of literature that expresses ideas/feelings or tells a story in a specific form that usually uses lines and stanzas.
poetry
informational
fantasy
mystery
NAME THAT GENRE!
The alien ship hovered above the landing pad. The ground crew waited expectantly, hoping the ship would touch down without incident. Sure, they had a lot of shuttle traffic at the spaceport every day, but this would be the first time a ship from another planet would touch down.
realistic fiction
science fiction
historical fiction
fantasy fiction
NAME THAT GENRE!
Sonya hobbled down the school hallway to look out the window at the field hockey field. All of her friends were out there, and she was stuck inside. She tapped absently on her cast. The doctor said it would be at least six weeks before the cast came off, and another two or three after that before she could play sports again. She sighed. “I’m going to miss the whole season.”
realistic fiction
science fiction
historical fiction
fantasy fiction
NAME THAT GENRE!
Tink was not all bad: or, rather, she was all bad just now, but, on the other hand, sometimes she was all good. Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time. They are, however, allowed to change, only it must be a complete change.
realistic fiction
science fiction
historical fiction
fantasy fiction
Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?
poems
plays
short stories
procedural text
Which are the four main Literary Genres?
argument, poetry, characters, setting
historical fiction, characters, setting, plot
drama, fiction, non-fiction, poetry
tragedy, comedy, mystery, fantasy,
A type of fiction that typically can be read in one sitting that includes a plot and characters.
novel
poem
short story
argument
A subcategory within a particular genre is called a...
fantasy
poem
genre
subgenre
A brief narrative containing characters, a simple plot, and a conflict that leads to a climax and swift conclusion
Drama modern
Novel
Short story
Poem
What is an argumentative text?
A text that tells a story set in the past
A text that gives instructions about how to do something
A text about a fight two people had
A text that uses reasons and facts to support an opinion
Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
Kalil examined the math book. It had been badly treated. The cover was torn and it appeared to be missing some pages. Still, Kalil knew that looks were less important than utility. He had learned that lesson long ago. "Thanks, Mr. Thompson!" he said with gratitude. Mr. Thompson looked up from his desk and said, "Sorry we don't have new books, Kalil, but there's still plenty of good math left in that book." Mr. Thompson smiled. Kalil felt appreciative.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
Tiego and Tierra sat on the cliffs with their feet dangling from the edge. They were watching the sunset and thinking of the great battles behind them. They weren't talking, only exchanging looks, but their looks were packed with meaning. Tiego knew Tierra loved him, and Tierra knew that Tiego loved her. True mutual love like theirs is a rare and beautiful thing. They considered themselves lucky.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The sound of traffic filled the street. I pressed the doorbell again. I wondered if the button worked. Could the person inside hear the sound of the buzzer over the traffic noises? Were they even home? I decided that it didn't matter. I checked the address off my list and proceeded to the next house. Somebody was going to order cookies from me today. Somebody.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The steps of the dark temple towered before Kung and Kiko. Kung listened for the sounds of the enemy, but he heard nothing. This made him sure that they were walking into a trap. "Do you hear that, Kiko?" he said. Kiko listened intently. She heard a few birds tweeting and a light breeze blowing, but nothing else. She shook her head. Kung gave her a knowing look. Kiko understood what Kung had left unsaid. Her heart beat rapidly. Kung and Kiko were not the type of people to get afraid, but they knew that a fight was coming
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
We stared at the Bubblegum Fortress from the mouth of the Cotton Candy Woods. The gumdrop soldiers were scurrying atop their sugar coated ramparts. I wouldn't be surprised if someone had tipped them off. Chet Eagle approached me and said, "What now, Commander Candy?" I thought about it for a second. "Well, they get better prepared with each passing second, so let's attack now." Chet Eagle bowed and said, "As you wish, Commander Candy."
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
Sheriff Wolf's hands were on his hips. He stood about ten feet back from the saloon and shouted, "Come on out, Bart. We've got a nice bowl of soup waiting for you at the jail house." Bart shouted back, "Call off your men, Sheriff, or I'm going to start shooting hostages." Bart cocked his weapon and pointed it at the piano player. The piano player started whimpering. Sheriff Wolf put his hands up in the air and said, "No need to do that, Bart. We've still got plenty of talking to do. But if I hear shots, we're done talking." Bart lowered his weapon.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
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first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The shadows grew long in the valley. A wolf howled. A man riding on horseback dug his spurs into the side of his steed. "Giddy up, old girl," he said. The horse rode with explosive speed. About twenty feet behind him was a group of men. They were also riding horses. One of them was standing up in his saddle. He wore a headdress decorated with feathers. The feathered man nimbly grabbed an arrow from a quiver on his back. He notched the arrow and drew back the bowstring. He let out a war cry along with the arrow.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person omniscient
I?
he?
we?
your?
they?
my?
In First Person point of view the narrator...
tells their own story.
tells a story about someone else.
The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration
The west wind dances down the road.
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Alliteration
The band played to a small crowd at the concert.
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
Oxymoron
She’s as tiny as a mouse.
Metaphor
Alliteration
Simile
Oxymoron
Her blonde hair shined like the sun.
Alliteration
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
The lightweight fighter lost so much weight, he looked as thin as a rail.
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Onomatopeia
Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.
Alliteration
Onomatopeia
Simile
Personification
When the pitcher finished nine innings, he was hungry enough to eat a horse.
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
Simile
Metaphor
“Crack” went the bat as the pitcher hit a home run.
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopeia
Alliteration
The ice in the arena was as smooth as glass.
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Oxymoron
The kite drank the wind and laughed across the sky.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Oxymoron
We ate cat fish for dinner.
Oxymoron
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
The trophy glistened like gold in the sun during the awards ceremony.
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Oxymoron
Happy Harry handles handsprings horribly.
Oxymoron
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
The hockey player lost his control when the puck ran across the ice.
Oxymoron
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
The snow on the ski hill was powdered sugar.
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Oxymoron
The coach was as upset as a lion when his team lost the game.
Oxymoron
Simile
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Freddy French fired five fabulous free throws.
Simile
Alliteration
Metaphor
Oxymoron
The snowmobile was a rocket in the newly fallen snow.
Simile
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Hyperbole
I’d catch a grenade for you.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Which of the following describes a minor character
a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story
someone not important
those who play lesser roles and may give the major characters points of interaction
Which of the following best describes a protagonist?
the oldest person in a story
a character not important to the story
someone who likes to fight
someone who has a central role in the story
What are round characters?
characters that show emotional complexity and development
Characters that are the smartest in the story
a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story
A character that has the most money
Which of the following is the correct definition of "character"
someone who has a central role in the story
an individual who takes part in the action of a literary work
a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story
someone in a story
Which of the following describes a major character?
those are whom the story is centered
someone who has a central role in the story
the most important person in the story
characters that are affected by the plot and undergo change.
What does an antagonist do?
works against the protagonist
tries to fool other characters in the story
helps other characters in the story
none of the above
What are flat characters?
Characters with no story line
Characters who die early in the story
characters that only exhibit a single trait.
characters with boring personalities
What is a static character?
a character who changes his/her mind a lot
a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story
a character who does not make any friends
characters that are affected by the plot and undergo change.
What are the 3 steps to characterization
1. show what the characters like to do
2. say what other characters say or think about them
3. describe the emotional attributes of characters
1. develop character traits
2. develop a story line
3. create a central problem
1. show what the characters say, do, or think 2. say what other characters say or think about them 3. describe the physical features, dress, and personalities of the charactetrs
What is dialogue?
conversation between 2 or more characters
a movie based on a book
a poem
a version of a language spoken by the people of a particular place, time,or social group
What is characterization?
taking a character out of a story
The force or forces that drive a character to behave in a certain way
personality traits of characters
the act of creating or describing a character
Pick 2 ways an author may use indirect characterization
show what characters say, do, and think
show the background story of other characters
using a minor character to create the central problem for the major character
Show what other characters say or think about them
What best describes motivaton
The force or forces that drive a character to behave in a certain way
what a character does to make things happen
what a character uses whenever they cause harm to something else
What is a dynamic character?
A character who works with the antagonist
Characters with difficult story lines
characters that are affected by the plot and undergo change.
a character with many sides to its personality
What is dialect?
conversation between 2 or more characters
a version of a language spoken by the people of a particular place, time,or social group
the act of creating or describing a character
someone who has a central role in the story
Which of the following is 1 way an author would use direct characterization?
by directly describing a characters background information
by directly describing a characters physical features, dress, or personality
by directly describing a characters emotional state at any given part in a story
by directly providing the major character with a central problem
Why are dialogue and dialect important to a story?
They help create conversations and interactions between the characters.
They help create suspense within the story by way of the conversations amongst the characters.
They form a sense of indirect communication between the reader and the characters.
The form and content of these 2 make a story engaging and provide indirect characterization.
Hercules performed the 12 Labors as ...
a plan to make him the strongest hero in history
punishment for his crimes
a way to please his father Zeus
How did Hercules slay the Nemean lion?
With his bare hands
With help from his father Zeus
With a special weapon
The Second Labor involved the Lernaean Hydra, which was
a giant squid with 9 heads
a huge octopus with 8 heads
a beast of a snake with 9 heads
When the one head of the Lernaean Hydra was cut off...
another head would replace it
2 would grow in its place
3 heads would magically appear
The Third Labor was to capture the Arcadian Deer which was loved by which goddess?
Athena
Hera
Artemis
The Fourth Labor involved the Erymanthian Boar, which was a...
A huge, powerful boar
A huge, powerful bear
A huge, powerful hippo
The Fifth Labor was about cleansing the Augean stables, which had not been cleaned for how many years?
30
20
300
The Sixth Labor involved eliminating the Stymphalian Birds, which were described as...
Man eating, fire-breathing birds
Man eating birds with the power of invisibility
Man eating birds with claws, beaks, and wings of bronze
Which goddess helped Hercules to eliminate the Stymphalian Birds?
Athena
Demeter
Artemis
The Seventh Labor was to deliver the Cretan Bull to whom?
King Minos
King Eurystheus
King Midas
The Eighth Labor was to capture the wild mares (horses) of Diomedes. The horses were
the property of Poseidon
ridden by the gods
man-eaters
The Ninth Labor was to bring back the belt of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. The Amazons were...
A tribe of fierce female warriors who fought on horseback
A tribe of fierce male warriors with 10 foot spears
A tribe of fierce soldiers under Zeus' control
The Tenth Labor was to subdue the dreadful monster Geryon and bring back his cattle. Geryon had ...
3 heads
3 bodies joined at the waist
3 tails
The Eleventh Labor was to fetch the Golden Apples of the Hesperides guarded by ...
the 3 daughters of Atlas along with a great dragon
the 3 fates and their angels
the 3 headed dog Cerebus
Which great Titan did Hercules set free?
Perseus
The Cyclops
Prometheus
Which Titan, and brother of Prometheus, was tricked into fetching the Golden Apples for Hercules?
Atlas
Zeus
Apollo
The Twelfth Labor was to capture Cerberus, the fierce dog/creature which guarded the Underworld. How many heads did Cerberus have?
6
3
9
What was the theme of the 12 Labors of Hercules?
The Greek gods could be very unfair
Every crime has a punishment
Overcoming impossibilities and difficulties in life
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
Days later, people would ask why, if the weather had begun to deteriorate, had climbers on the upper mountain not heeded the signs?
worsen
improve
challenge
brighten
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
To my oxygen-depleted mind, the clouds drifting up the grand valley of ice known as the Western Cwm looked innocuous, wispy, insubstantial.
pleasing
harmless
dangerous
risky
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
I arrived at the notorious Hillary Step...a spot that does require a fair amount of technical maneuvering.
widely known
dangerous
protruding
elevated
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
By now tendrils of mist were wrapping across...and lapping at Everest's summit pyramid. No longer did the weather look so benign.
dangerous
bad
harmless
wonderful
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
... my compadres were dallying, memorializing their arrival at the apex of the planet with photos and high-five...
edge
base
summit
ridge
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
In a day of many mistakes, this (Weathers' decision to wait for Groom) would turn out to be a crucial one.
best
difficult
basic
extremely important
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
It's not far-fetched to speculate that because Hall had talked Hansen into coming back to Everest this year, he wouldn't deny him the chance to summit.
gossip
judge
guess
decide
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
It meant that Hall and Hansen struggled, taking more than 12 hours to traverse a stretch of ridge typically covered by descending climbers in half an hour
cross
decide
measure
gauge
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
It was understood that attempting a rescue would needlessly jeopardize the lives of the other climbers on the Col.
contest
endanger
answer
save
Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?
I sat in the snow for a long while, staring at my boots, trying to get some grip, however tenuous, on what had happened.
flimsy
slow
strong
ordinary
What memory did grandma shared with Darcy about Jamee?
the time they went shopping
their trip to the mountains
the time they baked a cake together
Where did grandma tell Darcy that Jamee felt the safest?
In the mountains
At home with her family
With her dad
Who headed to the mountains to look for Jamee?
mom, dad and Darcy
Darcy, Cooper and Tarah
Darcy, dad, Cooper
On their way up the mountain, what animal leaped in front of their vehicle?
deer
bear
horse
Who found Jamee?
Cooper
Carl
Darcy
What was the exact location of where Jamee had been found?
by the pond they when swimming in
by the cedar tree that was Jamee and her dad's favorite spot
along the hiking path
Jamee said that she saw someone while she was lost in the mountains, who was it?
grandma
aunt Charlotte
Bobby
Darcy saw a couple quietly talking in the hospital's cafeteria, who were they?
Hakeem and Tarah
Mom and dad
Cooper and Hakeem
