Passage 1A
What is one detail the author states directly about Sofia?
a. She refused to leave her home
b. She ignored her mother's instructions
c. She tried to comfort her brother during evacuation
d. She was excited about the fire
c. She tried to comfort her brother during evacuation
What can the reader infer about Sofia's relationship with Mateo?
a. She cares about and supports him
b. She avoids spending time with him
c. She finds him frustrating
d. She competes with him often
a. She cares about and supports him
Which sentence best shows Sofia is worried?
a. "Sofia stood on the porch..."
b. "Her mother moved quickly inside..."
c. "Firefighters rushed past them..."
d. "Sofia felt her chest tighten, but she kept her voice steady..."
d. "Sofia felt her chest tighten, but she kept her voice steady..."
Which detail shows the wildfire is dangerous?
a. Sofia was laughing with Mateo
b. The sky was clear and blue
c. The family stayed home
d. Ash fell through the air and sirens echoed nearby
d. Ash fell through the air and sirens echoed nearby
What can be inferred about Sofia's mother?
a. She ignores emergencies
b. She is organized and takes action quickly
c. She is confused about what to do
d. She is careless
b. She is organized and takes action quickly
What is the central theme of the passage?
a. Supporting one another helps people face difficult situations
b. Fires are interesting to watch
c. Families should avoid emergencies
d. Moving is always exciting
a. Supporting one another helps people face difficult situations
Which detail best supports the theme?
a. Sofia zipped her jacket
b. The sky turned orange
c. Sofia reassured Mateo and held his hand
d. Firefighters drove quickly
c. Sofia reassured Mateo and held his hand
Which is the best summary?
a. Sofia watched firefighters all night
b. Sofia refused to evacuate
c. Sofia and Mateo argued while packing
d. Sofia and her family evacuated to safety while she comforted her brother
d. Sofia and her family evacuated to safety while she comforted her brother
How does Sofia change in the story?
a. She becomes more frightened
b. She ignores her family
c. She becomes more responsible and calm under pressure
d. She becomes angry
c. She becomes more responsible and calm under pressure
What lesson does Sofia learn?
a. Fires are easy to escape
b. Children should make decisions
c. Always stay home during emergencies
d. Being strong can help others feel safe
d. Being strong can help others feel safe
What is the climax of the story?
a. Sofia standing on the porch
b. Sofia putting on her jacket
c. Mateo holding his toy
d. The family evacuating as danger increases
d. The family evacuating as danger increases
What subplot appears in the story?
a. The firefighters' training
b. The weather forecast
c. The bond between Sofia and Mateo
d. The neighbors' plans
c. The bond between Sofia and Mateo
How does the conflict develop the story?
a. It builds tension and shows character growth
b. It creates humor
c. It confuses the reader
d. It focuses on unrelated events
a. It builds tension and shows character growth
How does the author use repeated actions or moments?
a. By changing the setting
b. By repeating dialogue
c. By adding new characters
d. By showing Sofia helping Mateo in different ways
d. By showing Sofia helping Mateo in different ways
How does the setting affect the conflict?
a. It has no impact
b. It creates a happy mood
c. It makes everything calm
d. It forces the family to act quickly and make decisions
d. It forces the family to act quickly and make decisions