Emergency on the Mountain

What does the word stabilize mean as it is used in paragraph 21 from “Emergency on the Mountain”?

• bend back to the original position

• carry an object very carefully

• relieve incredible pain

• keep something still

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which two sentences from the passage help the reader understand the meaning of stabilize?

• “The other kids were still standing there, watching.” (paragraph 22)

• “‘Go get Rafi’s mama, and find someone with a truck.’” (paragraph 23)

• “‘But first, I’m going to tie your leg so it doesn’t move around.’” (paragraph 25)

• “Ana pulled off his shoe and watched him wiggle his toes.” (paragraph 26)

• “Ana found a strong, straight stick, which she’d use to keep his leg steady.” (paragraph 27)

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which phrase best describes the setting of the passage from “Emergency on the Mountain”?

• a quiet town with many doctors and nurses

• a family farm located far from neighbors

• a busy city with a large medical center

• a small community that has no modern hospital

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which two details from the passage support the answer?

• “The milk pail banged against Ana’s shins as she trudged down the steep slope.” (paragraph 3)

• “Green mountains circled the misty valley.” (paragraph 3)

• “Across the valley was the dusty yellow road that connected this village to the next one eight kilometers away.” (paragraph 3)

• “Somewhere below and out of sight lay Santiago, the second-biggest city in the Dominican Republic.” (paragraph 4)

• “There certainly wouldn’t be any ambulance here.” (paragraph 22)

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

In “Emergency on the Mountain,” why does Leta most likely invite Ana to help the volunteer doctors?

• Ana has been studying hard.

• Ana was able to stay calm during a crisis.

• Ana is willing to help her family.

• Ana wants to be treated like an adult.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What detail from the passage best supports the answer?

• “Her head hurt from reading in the dim morning light, but how else was she going to learn?” (paragraph 2)

• “Ana tethered the cow close to the fence.” (paragraph 4)

• “Leta thinks I’m too young to learn anything important, Ana thought. But she’s wrong. I am old enough to help.” (paragraph 7)

• “‘You kept your head in an emergency. That’s an important skill.’” (paragraph 32)

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which sentence best describes a theme of the passage from “Emergency on the Mountain”?

• Studying hard brings positive results during times of crisis.

• Taking turns with family chores teaches responsibility.

• Children need experience before they can be helpful.

• People should never stop discovering new information.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which detail from the passage supports the answer?

• “Ana lugged the milk back to where Mama was frying eggs in the cooking shelter, then grabbed some bread and wandered up to the road.” (paragraph 8)

• “No wonder they don’t trust kids with anything important, Ana thought, sighing.” (paragraph 10)

• “She remembered what the first-aid book had said about broken legs: If there is no ambulance, stabilize the bone before moving the victim.” (paragraph 21)

• “‘We need some extra hands. Can you help?’” (paragraph 34)

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1