Alone in the Woods Quiz

What is the definition of the word stag

• supplies of food, usually in limited amounts

• a small, steep, narrow valley

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

• an adult male deer

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

• curious

• jealous

• determined

• bored

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

• He wanted to spend the summer with them.

• He is not interested in coding.

• He was hoping to explore the woods with them.

• He wanted to introduce them to Ella.

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

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

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

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

• 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 . . .”

What is the definition of the word underbrush

• brushing the hair up on the back of your neck

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

• an adult male deer

• a small, steep, narrow valley

What is Jamie’s motivation for entering the woods?

• exploring nature

• finding wildlife

• starting a camp for his friends

• making a video to send to his friends

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

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

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

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

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

What is the definition of civilization

• supplies of food, usually in limited amounts

• a small, steep, narrow valley

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

• an adult male deer

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

• You can find fun where you least expect it.

• Old friends cannot be replaced.

• Old friends cannot be replaced.

• It feels good to live in the moment.

What is the definition of rations

• supplies of food, usually in limited amounts

• a small, steep, narrow valley

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

• an adult male deer