The Wanderer Cold Read

What is Sophie’s view of her parents in paragraphs 1–3?

• Her parents spend too much time trying to understand her.

• Her parents do not pay enough attention to what she is thinking.

• Her parents are becoming more like each other as time goes on.

• Her parents both have a logical and a dreamy side.

How are paragraphs 1–4 of the passage connected to paragraph 5?

• The narrator gives information about herself and her parents before she tells her age and her plans.

• The narrator suggests that her parents have disagreed about what she wants to do before she tells what that is.

• The narrator explains that she is confused about herself before she tells why this is true.

• The narrator hints that she has made a difficult decision before she explains what she was trying to decide.

In paragraph 6, what does the phrase “battering them over the head” suggest about Sophie?

• She used many points to make her argument.

• She raised her voice with frustration as she spoke.

• She did not allow anyone else to speak.

• She made insults and unkind comments.

What is the meaning of the word provisions as it is used in paragraph 8?

• ideas

• supplies

• gifts

• rules

Which two sentences best express Sophie’s view of Bompie?

Pick up to 5 answers.

• He understands her completely.

• He is surprisingly selfish.

• He is deeply stubborn.

• He will not admit his mistakes.

• He is kind to everyone.

Select two sentences that express themes of the passage.

Pick up to 2 answers.

• Children may not appreciate the good qualities of their parents.

• A person may need determination to achieve a goal.

• Stubborn people are usually unwilling to follow good advice.

• Adults often think they know what is best for young people.

• Even a carefully planned adventure may take an unexpected turn.

Which sentence should be included in a summary of the passage?

• Sophie’s father imagines going on a safari or riding in a hot-air balloon

• Sophie’s mother is a weaver who makes Sophie study water safety and weather prediction.

• Sophie’s sailing trip will end in England, where her grandfather lives.

• Sophie’s grandfather decided to move to England, and nothing could change his mind.