Chapter 1 Welcome to Fossil Camp!

Read the passage: 'The badlands of eastern Montana shimmered in the heat under a pale, cloudless sky. Barren ridges of weathered rock towered above dry gullies and patches of stiff prairie grass.' What is the setting of the story?

• A city in Montana

• The badlands of eastern Montana

• A beach in California

• A forest in Oregon

According to the passage, what kind of book does Amy like to read?

• A mystery featuring a clever detective.

• A book about space travel.

• A cookbook with recipes.

• A biography of a famous artist.

Who is Dr. Pam Forester?

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What is the 'stuff' that makes up the universe, according to Tess?

• She says matter is what everything is made of

• She says the universe is made of stardust and dreams.

• She says the universe is made of chocolate and marshmallows.

• She says the universe is made of numbers and equations.

Matt was excited about going to Fossil Camp to dig for dinosaur fossils.

• True

• False

How many other campers are there besides Amy and Matt?

• There are four other campers: two girls and two boys.

• There are three other campers: one girl and two boys.

• There are five other campers: three girls and two boys.

• There are two other campers: one girl and one boy.

Why was Amy having second thoughts about coming to Fossil Camp?

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According to the passage, why did Amy feel nervous about snakes at Fossil Camp?

• Because snakes made her sweat as much as hot weather and she was worried about seeing them during the day.

• Because she thought snakes would steal her food at camp.

• Because she had never seen a snake before and was curious.

• Because she wanted to catch a snake for a pet.

Who greeted Amy and Matt when they arrived at Fossil Camp?

• Dr. Forester

• Felix

• Kristal

• Daria

How many cots were inside the tent that Amy was going to share with Kristal and Daria?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four