Brody's Challenge Quiz

1. Which sentence from the story best shows that Brody realizes that he has been an irresponsible team leader?

• A “Um, let’s just go up the way we came down.”
• B He deserved every bit of the anger he sensed from them.
• C “Early tomorrow morning, we’ll beat all the other teams’ times."
• D The team traced the route to Area 1 on paper and then practiced it at least 10 times.

2. Read this sentence from paragraph 31: Brody grinned because he knew that the team – which he had actually led – had successfully completed its task. This sentence shows that Brody is –

• A aware of his mistakes
• B proud of his performance
• C amused by the other team members
• D prepared to start a new drill

3. Why does it make sense that Cynthia is disappointed when she isn’t chosen as team leader?

• A She likes to be friendly and treat others with kindness.
• B She knows how to tie knots and read maps.
• C She is eager to participate in the summer camp.
• D She knows many facts about navy vessels.

4. Before the members of Team Brody can succeed on a timed task, it is necessary for them to —

• A learn to use the safety equipment
• B demonstrate that they can tie knots
• C know where the nearest hatch is located
• D practice skills at different training stations

5. Paragraphs 17 through 21 are important to the plot of the story because they are when –

• A Cynthia gets to prove she is good with knots.
• B Brody realizes the importance of his role as group leader.
• C Team Brody proves they can work together as a team.
• D Brody uses the map to lead his team to Area 1.

6. In paragraphs 2 through 5, what can the reader infer about Brody?

• A Brody wants to go home.
• B Brody and the girl next to him go to school together.
• C Brody is excited about his summer camp.
• D Brody doesn’t like being told what to do.

7. Which details from paragraphs 5 through 15 demonstrate the key idea that Brody didn’t take his role as group leader seriously?

• A Brody’s mood was swept away like a leaf on a windy day.
• B Brody stuffed his map in his pocket.
• C Brody’s team stared at him.
• D Brody felt a big lump in his throat.

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• 1 - Kamauf's HR
• 2 - Kirsch's HR
• 3 - Ansley's HR

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