Rescue on Mount Rainier Review

What was the ranger, Nick Hall, doing when he fell to his death?

• Doing a sick loop in his helicopter

• Rescuing four people who had fallen into a crevasse

• Sleeping on the job

• Helping put out a wildfire on Mount Rainier.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How far did Nick fall? The picture is taken from the height he fell at.

• 600 feet

• 1100 feet

• 2400 feet

• 3700 feet

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

How did the climbers fall into the crevasse?

• Missed a handhold on the way up

• Taking a selfie and stepped off the edge

• A gust of wind knocked them in

• Slipped when coming down from their climb

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What factors were making it dangerous for the helicopter to get to the climbers? Check all that the article mentioned.

• Really low clouds

• Heavy rainfall

• 40 mile an hour gusts of wind

• Broken fuel line

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What did Nick's parents say they hoped for after their son's death?

• His company to go bankrupt

• That people would pay better attention to safety for rescue staff.

• That helicopters would be better equipped to rescue people.

• That people shouldn't go climbing if they aren't prepared for the risks.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Please make an in-text citation for this source. The author's name is Mary Jefferson, and the page number is 438. Make sure you spell it correctly.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Do you think people should have the right to rescue services when they put themselves at risk?

• 100% Yes

• Leaning Yes

• Leaning No

• 100% No