ELA 5th Grade A6

Part A
What does the phrase Relief flooded through him mean in paragraph 7 of Lost in the Woods?

• He became confused about what was happening.

• He was suddenly overwhelmed with exhaustion.

• He felt an intense sense of comfort and safety.

• He felt nervous about being found.

Part B
Which quotation from paragraph 7 helps the reader understand the meaning of the answer to Part A?

• “Ryan! Ryan, is that you?” A familiar voice rang through the darkness.

• “Moments later, his father and a park ranger stepped into the clearing.”

• “Ryan felt a warm blanket drape over his shoulders as his dad pulled him into a hug.”

• “Cooper wagged his tail happily.”

Part A
What does the word flickering mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

• Moving quickly back and forth

• Shining unsteadily or blinking on and off

• Burning out completely

• Appearing suddenly and disappearing

Part B
Which sentence from the passage supports the narrator’s use of the word flickering in paragraph 4?

• “Ryan stared into the flickering flames, hoping someone would come looking for him soon.”

• “The sound of footsteps crunching on leaves grew louder.”

• “Ryan jumped to his feet and waved his arms.”

• “Cooper curled up beside him, his warmth comforting in the chilly air.”

Which emotions are emphasized through the author’s use of first-person point of view?

• Nervous, but determined

• Excited, but confused

• Angry, but hopeful

• Confident, but frustrated