FSQ 12

Which sentence expresses a theme of this passage?

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  Knowing a temptation is risky does not make it easy to resist.

• Preparing for emergencies does not help you avoid them.

• Ignoring the advice of adults will likely lead to trouble.

• Chasing after beauty can lead you into danger.

Which sentence from the passage best supports the theme in Part A?

• “As she waited, Lani became aware that she was hungry.” (paragraph 5)

• “Some berry-filled shrubs nearby caught her eye, so she walked over to investigate.” (paragraph 5)

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  “She went back to the tree and decided to distract herself with a book she had stuffed into her pocket.” (paragraph 6)

• “‘She leaned against it and listened for voices shouting her name, but she heard only birdcalls.” (paragraph 4)

Reread paragraph 5. Choose two underlined phrases that give clues to the meaning of the word reckless.

 

“As she waited, Lani became aware that she was very hungry. Some berry- filled shrubs nearby caught her eye, so she walked over to investigate. She studied the dark blue berries and convinced herself they looked exactly like the wild blueberries her family had picked last summer. She was about to pop some into her mouth when a cautious voice inside her head stopped her. ‘What are you doing?’ she asked aloud, alarmed by how close she had come to a reckless act.”

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  very hungry

• caught her eye

• picked last summer

• cautious voice

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  alarmed by how close

Select two sentences that describe how the picture contributes to the plot.

• It shows that Lani is alone in a wooded setting and that Lani is worried that no one will come looking for her.

• It shows how easy it is for Lani to avoid eating the wild berries.

• It shows Lani’s powerful curiosity about the wild animals of the woods.

  
  

• It shows that the worry she feels is so strong that she can no longer distract herself with a book.

  
  

• It shows Lani fantasizing about what she and her family will have for breakfast when she returns.

  
  

What is the main theme of this passage?

• Life holds many surprises.

  
  

• A family’s love means everything.

  
  

• A positive outlook helps in difficult times.

  
  

• Not everything that glitters is gold.

  
  

Which two sentences from the passage support the theme in Part A?

• “He could not believe that only a year ago he had never ridden a horse.” (paragraph 1)

  
  

• “'They make their camps near the trail, and I expect we’ll run into one before long.’” (paragraph 3)

  
  

• Happiness comes from material possessions and wealth.“'Do you think we’re going to make it, Father?’ Tom shouted through the howling.” (paragraph 5)

  
  

• “‘Don’t ever doubt it, Son,’ his father answered, patting Tom’s shoulder.” (paragraph 6)

  
  
  

• “‘It’s one of those mining camps,’ Father said, ‘and it looks like we just struck gold.’” (paragraph 8)

  
  

Read the sentence from paragraph 3.

 

“Snow had just started to fall, posing another obstacle for the family.”

 

Which phrase from the paragraph gives a clue to the meaning of obstacle?

• “moving in”

  
  

• “new danger”

  
  

• “knew his fears”

  
  

• “work the streams”

  
  

Decide whether each word describes the perspective(s) of Tom, his father, or both toward the snow and cold. Choose the bubble in the correct box in the chart.

• C,E,G,K

• A,E,I,L

• C,E,G,L

• A,D,G,K

In what two ways do “Temptation Blues” and “Along the Mountain Trail” develop this theme: people look out for their loved ones?

• by including characters’ curiosity about nature

  
  

• by adding that Lani’s parents told her what to do in emergencies

  
  

• by including that Tom’s father tries to comfort him

  
  

• by stressing the importance of willpower

  
  

• by focusing on the panic that people feel in difficult times

  
  

How are the perspectives of Lani in “Temptation Blues” and the father in “Along the Mountain Trail” similarly developed?

• They both hope for assistance from others.

  
  

• They both learn a useful lesson from a bad experience.

  
  

• They are both proud of how they have handled a crisis.

  
  

• They are both ashamed that they got into trouble.