Vocabulary
What does the word surface mean in this sentence? A lily pad floated on the surface of the pond.
A. the back side
B. the top part of something
C. the truth
D. an oily material
B. the top part of something
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A How did Ellie and Pam feel about starting the hike?
A. very tired
B. really happy
C. a little afraid
D. not quite ready
Part B Which sentence from the story best supports your answer for Part A?
A. Each day Pam added small weights.
B. She was as excited as Pam to get started.
C. But Ellie had her own routine.
D. She was afraid one of the trees would smash them flat.
B. really happy
B. She was as excited as Pam to get started
What is a synonym for saddened in this sentence? George was saddened because he lost the race.
A. consulted
B. descended
C. bordered
D. disappointed
D. disappointed
Which sentence moves the action forward in the story?
A. But Ellie had her own routine.
B. Pam carried Ellie’s pack so it wouldn’t get wet.
C. She was afraid one of the trees would smash them flat.
D. Together they entered the thick forest and began their hike south.
D. Together they entered the thick forest and began their hike south.
What does the word liquid mean in this sentence? In the freezer, the juice went from a liquid to a solid.
A. not solid or gas
B. a bubble
C. something sharp
D. a reason
A. not solid or gas
Which of these is an example of Ellie being silly?
A. Ellie would steal Pam’s gloves.
B. Ellie was excited to see the snow.
C. Ellie helped Pam when she was hurt.
D. Ellie could smell other hikers.
A. Ellie would steal Pam's gloves.
What is a synonym for eagerness in this sentence? The dog’s eagerness to go for a walk made us laugh.
A. approach
B. voyage
C. enthusiasm
D. transferring
C. enthusiasm
Where did Ellie and Pam live before the hike?
A. Maine
B. Georgia
C. Alaska
D. Connecticut
C. Alaska
What does the word entire most likely mean in this sentence? The entire group of hikers made it to the top.
A. whole
B. tired
C. happy
D. first
A. whole
What made Pam think Ellie would be a good partner?
A. Ellie was black with a white chest.
B. Ellie liked to explore new places.
C. Ellie reached up with her tiny front paws.
D. Ellie let Pam pick her up right away.
B. Ellie liked to explore new places.