Part A

1. What does the phrase “flicker of hope” mean in paragraph 5?
   

• 1. A sudden burst of excitement

• 1. A brief moment of optimism

• 1. A sign of fear

• 1. A deep sense of relief

Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 5 helps the reader understand the meaning of the answer to Part A?

• “I heard a faint sound in the distance.”

• “I hurried through the trees, following the sound until I saw him.”

• “It was a soft whimper, almost too quiet to hear.”

• “Buddy was stuck in a thicket, tangled in the vines.”

Part A
What does the word “unsettling” mean in paragraph 2?

• Calming

• Discomforting

• Exciting

• Annoying

Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 2 supports the answer to Part A?

• “I was lost in the peacefulness of the woods.”

• “But the silence around me felt unsettling.”

• “Buddy was with me, wagging his tail.”

• “I called his name, but there was no response.”

What lesson does the narrator learn in the story?

• It is important to take long walks in the forest.

• Animals always come back when they run away.

• Being cautious is important when out in nature.

• It’s better to keep animals in the house at all times.

Which emotion is most strongly conveyed by the author in this passage?

• Frustration, but determined

• Fear, but hopeful

• Anger, but calm

• Sadness, but content