Paired Passage 2: Into the Wilderness

Read this sentence from paragraph 12.

"The two friends were soaked like leaves in the rain."

The imagery in this sentence suggests that---

• the boys didn't like rain

• the boys were tired

• the boys felt weak

• the boys were very wet

What do the details in paragraph 1 help the reader understand?

Choose TWO correct answers.

• Something bad could happen.

• The boys like adventure.

• There are mountains to climb.

• The hiking trip is dangerous.

• Everyone can explore on their own.

Part A: What is the most likely reason Pat and Jonas carried Clarence?

• They were the only ones who could.

• They like a challenge.

• No one else wanted to.

• They were told to do it.

Part B: Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A?

• "It is good for us to try new things." (paragraph 4)

• "The group agreed on a plan."

  (paragraph 11)

• "They were the strongest people there." (paragraph 11)

• "Everyone in the group stopped walking." (paragraph 7)

Read paragraphs 16-18.

Which sentence from the story best describes the author's main message?

• "I'm always prepared!" (paragraph 16)

• "Everything is better with fresh popcorn!" (paragraph 16)

• "If you had mentioned popcorn, I never would have complained."

  (paragraph 17)

• "See, it's always good to try new things." (paragraph 18)

What is the most likely reason Pat rolls his eyes in paragraph 9?

• He can not believe Clarence stepped into a hole.

• He does not want to be hiking.

• He believes Clarence is faking.

• He does not want to carry Clarence.

Which of these events leads up to Clarence making popcorn?

• Pat supervises the activity.

• Clarence is carried through the woods.

• Pat collected wood.

• Jonas builds a fire.

Which words from paragraph 1 help the readers understand what projected means?

• steep cliffs

• could hear him

• he made sure

• his voice