Plot/Setting
Why is Leo more nervous than usual for his first Boy Scout camping trip?
A. He forgot to pack his sleeping bag and tent.
B. He did not complete his merit badge homework on time.
C. His family recently moved, and he does not know anyone in Troop 42.
D. He dislikes cooked food over a campfire.
C. His family recently moved, and he does not know anyone in Troop 42.
Read the sentence: "Leo dreads this activity." What does the word dreads mean in this context?
A. Looks forward to eagerly
B. Feels anxious or fearful about
C. Completely forgets
D. Enjoys thoroughly
B. Feels anxious or fearful about
What is the main purpose of the graphic titled "5 Steps to Being a Great Campmate"?
A. To show scouts how to tie knots quickly
B. To provide clear steps for building positive peer connections on camping trips
C. To explain the rules of campfire safety
D. To list necessary equipment for winter hiking
B. To provide clear steps for building positive peer connections on camping trips.
How does Sam’s behavior in the story support the advice given in the infographic?
A. Sam demonstrates Step 3 (Find Connections) by admitting he was also scared on his first trip.
B. Sam demonstrates Step 4 by showing off his tent setup.
C. Sam ignores Leo to focus on his own flashlight.
D. Sam tells Leo that campers shouldn't feel nervous.
A. Sam demonstrates Step 3 (Find Connections) by admitting he was also scared on his first trip.
hat is the correct way to write the dialogue sentence below?
A. "Do you feel nervous sleeping in a tent? Sam asks."
B. "Do you feel nervous sleeping in a tent?" Sam asks.
C. Do you feel nervous sleeping in a tent? "Sam asks."
D. Do you feel nervous sleeping in a tent? Sam asks.
B. "Do you feel nervous sleeping in a tent?" Sam asks.
How does Leo feel when Scoutmaster Davis asks the scouts to introduce themselves and share their camping experience?
A. Excited because he wants to show off his hiking boots.
B. Worried because he has never slept in a tent before.
C. Distracted and unable to hear the instructions.
D. Angry that he has to sit near the campfire.
B. Worried because he has never slept in a tent before.
Read the sentence: "The dark woods felt completely unfamiliar to him." Using your knowledge of the prefix un-, what does unfamiliar mean?
A. Very well-known
B. Not known or recognized
C. Extremely pleasant
D. Easily remembered
B. Not known or recognized
Based on Step 1 (Show Interest) and Step 2 (Be Curious), why is asking questions helpful when meeting a new campmate?
A. It lets you show off how much camping gear you own.
B. It shows you care and helps you learn more about the other person.
C. It helps you avoid listening to the Scoutmaster's directions.
D. It ends the campfire meeting faster.
B. It shows you care and helps you learn more about the other person.
Explain how both the story "Leo’s First Scout Outing" and the infographic "5 Steps to Being a Great Campmate" emphasize the importance of communication.
In the story, Leo's anxiety decreases once he communicates his fears and Sam responds warmly. The infographic outlines specific steps—such as asking questions and sharing connections—that show how active communication helps build supportive friendships.
What is the correct way to combine the two short sentences below?
Leo smiles shyly. He sits back down.
A. Leo smiles shyly because he sits back down.
B. He sits back down, and smiles shyly.
C. Leo smiles shyly and sits back down.
D. Leo smiles shyly, however he sits back down.
Leo smiles shyly and sits back down.
Which statement best describes a main theme of the story?
A. You should always bring a flashlight on every hike.
B. Sharing your vulnerabilities can help others connect with you.
C. Older scouts are always better campers than younger scouts.
D. Cabins are always safer to sleep in than tents.
B. Sharing your vulnerabilities can help others connect with you.
What does the author mean by the simile "Her heart pounds like a rapidly beating drum" (or in Leo's story, "His heart pounds like a rapidly beating drum")?
A. The character is practicing a musical instrument.
B. The character is feeling intense excitement or nervousness.
C. The character is tired from running a long race.
D. The character is listening to music on headphones.
B. The character is feeling intense excitement or nervousness.
Which action best aligns with Step 5 (Practice Kindness) from the camping graphic?
A. Keeping all your snacks inside your tent
B. Offering your spare lantern to a scout who needs extra light
C. Sitting far away from the campfire circle
D. Correcting another scout when they pitch a tent incorrectly
B. Offering your spare lantern to a scout who needs extra light.
Read this excerpt from the story:
"Leo hesitates, wondering if Sam is going to make fun of him. 'Yeah,' Leo replies."
Which sentence could be added to increase descriptive detail and character emotion?
A. Pine Creek Campground was founded in 1985 by local volunteers.
B. He shifted nervously on the log, wrapping his arms tightly around his knees.
C. Flashlights require fresh batteries to work during night hikes.
D. Scouts often earn badges for outdoor skills like fire building.
B. He shifted nervously on the log, wrapping his arms tightly around his knees.
In which sentence are proper nouns capitalized correctly?
A. In the United States, Yosemite National Park is located in California.
B. In the united states, Yosemite national park is located in california.
C. In the United states, yosemite National park is located in California.
D. In the united States, Yosemite National Park is located in california.
A. In the United States, Yosemite National Park is located in California.
How does the setting of the campfire circle influence Leo's experience in the story?
A. It provides a shared space where scouts open up, turning his fear into a feeling of belonging.
B. It causes him to lose his flashlight in the dark woods.
C. It forces him to cook dinner for the entire troop by himself.
D. It makes him want to leave early and sleep in his car.
A. It provides a shared space where scouts open up, turning his fear into a feeling of belonging.
Read the sentence: "Leo sat down, feeling hesitant about whether Sam was being sincere." What does hesitant mean?
A. Acting with speed and certainty
B. Pausing due to uncertainty or doubt
C. Speaking in a loud voice
D. Feeling completely relaxed
B. Pausing due to uncertainty or doubt
A student is writing an essay on building camp friendships using the infographic.
Draft sentence: "When a scout tells you they are nervous, you should listen."
Which addition BEST improves the draft using Step 3 (Find Connections)?
A. "After listening, walk away so you don't feel awkward."
B. "Then, tell them all about your awards and honors."
C. "Then, share a time when you felt nervous too so they know they are not alone."
D. "After listening, change the topic to food immediately."
C. "Then, share a time when you felt nervous too so they know they are not alone."
Which detail from the story best illustrates Step 5 (Practice Kindness) from the infographic?
A. Scoutmaster Davis welcoming the scouts to Pine Creek Campground.
B. Santos offering his extra lantern to anyone who might need it.
C. Leo sitting in his tent staring out at the trees.
D. The scouts sitting in a circle around the campfire.
B. Santos offering his extra lantern to anyone who might need it.
Identify the error in dialogue punctuation:
"My family stays in cabins", Leo explained.
A. The word "Leo" should not be capitalized.
B. The comma should be inside the quotation marks: "My family stays in cabins," Leo explained.
C. Quotation marks should be removed around the spoken words.
D. A period should replace the comma inside the quotes
B. The comma should be inside the quotation marks: "My family stays in cabins," Leo explained.
How does the author show that Leo overcomes his main challenge in the story? Cite evidence from the text.
The author shows Leo overcoming his fear by having him honestly admit his lack of tent camping experience. When Sam and Santos respond with empathy and encouragement, Leo realizes he is accepted, smiling to himself and feeling that the trip will go well after all.
In the story, Leo feels unsettled before the campfire. How does the prefix un- change the root word settled?
A. It changes the meaning to "settled again".
B. It changes the meaning to "not calm or at ease".
C. It changes the meaning to "very calm".
D. It changes the meaning to "settled before".
B. It changes the meaning to "not calm or at ease".
Which step from the graphic is demonstrated when Sam asks Leo about sleeping in a tent and relates to his anxiety?
A. Step 3: Find Connections
B. Step 1: Show Interest only
C. Step 5: Practice Kindness only
D. Step 4: Discover Differences only
A. Step 3: Find Connections
How does Leo’s attitude shift from the beginning of the text to the end, and what step from the graphic contributed most to this change?
Answers may vary. Leo shifts from feeling isolated and anxious to feeling relieved and welcomed. Step 3 (Find Connections) contributed most when Sam validated Leo's fear by sharing that he had also been terrified on his first trip.
hoose the sentence that is correctly punctuated, capitalized, and combined:
A. Although he was nervous, leo joined troop 42 and made new friends.
B. Although he was nervous, Leo joined Troop 42 and made new friends.
C. Leo joined troop 42, because he was nervous and made new friends.
D. Although he was nervous Leo joined troop 42 and made new friends.
Although he was nervous, Leo joined Troop 42 and made new friends.