Question 1

Part A: In paragraph 2 of Excerpt 1, what is the meaning of the word frenzy?

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a wild and excited manner

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an awkward way

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a crisscrossing pattern

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an exact and planned course

Question 2

Part B: Which phrase from the text best helps the reader determine the meaning of frenzy?

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“turned and run without direction”

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“blank spaces that he could never fill in”

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“frightened him so much”

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“kneeling on the ground in helpless pain”

Question 3

Excerpt 1 is told from Charlie’s point of view. In what way does Charlie’s point of view influence the story?

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The setting of the story is not revealed until late in the excerpt because Charlie himself does not focus on the setting right away.

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The small details Charlie remembers become more and more important to him than the situation he is in.

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The conflict is not revealed until the very end of the excerpt because Charlie remains unaware of the problems he is facing.

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The challenges Charlie faces in his life appear to be more serious than they really are because Charlie does not understand the details of his situation.

Question 4

Part A: How does Charlie react to seeing Sara get hurt at the Dairy Queen?

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He turns and runs away.

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He cries out so someone might hear him.

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He is scared to open his eyes.

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He looks for someone he knows.

Question 5

Part A: How does Charlie react when he is lost and alone?

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He is scared to open his eyes.

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He feels safe.

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He returns to his favourite place.

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He looks for someone he knows.

Question 6

Part B: How does the details you chose in Part A help describe Charlie's character?

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These details illustrate that Charlie tends to panic in stressful situations.

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These details present Charlie’s fear of unknown people and places.

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These details show that Charlie has a difficult time focusing on his surroundings.

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These details highlight that Charlie does not trust other people to help him.

Question 7

Part A: What is the purpose of the phrase “gripped her like steel” in paragraph 19 of Excerpt 2?

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To emphasize how strong Charlie’s emotions are when Sara rescues him

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To emphasize how fast Charlie’s emotions change after Sara hugs him

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To emphasize how calm Charlie feels when he sees Sara

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To emphasize how fearful Charlie still is after Sara finds him

Question 8

Part B: Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

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“He opened his eyes and as he saw Sara a strange expression came over his face, an expression of wonder and joy and disbelief. . . .”

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“‘It’s all right now, Charlie, I’m here and we’re going home.’”

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“She paused, looked down at him, and then, sliding on the seat of her pants, went down the bank and took him in her arms.”

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“His face was streaked with dirt and tears. His pajama jacket hung in shreds about his scratched chest.”

Question 9

Part A: Which statement best expresses one of the themes of Excerpt 2?

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When people care deeply about someone, they become determined to help them.

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When people start exploring nature, they find both challenges and excitement.

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When people listen to the advice of others, they more easily reach success in whatever they do.

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When people work together as a team, they can eventually solve problems.

Question 10

Part B: In paragraph 8 of Excerpt 2, which sentence provides the best evidence for the answer to Part A?

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“Nothing could stop her now.”

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“‘It’s all right now, Charlie, I’m here and we’re going home.’”

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“wonder and joy”

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“His face was streaked with dirt and tears. His pajama jacket hung in shreds about his scratched chest.”

Question 11

In what two ways do paragraphs 1–10 of Excerpt 2 contribute to the development of the plot?

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These paragraphs show Sara’s sense of excitement as she races to Charlie.

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These paragraphs show the appearance of the ravine in which Charlie finds himself.

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These paragraphs show the reasons that Sara must find Charlie.

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These paragraphs show how events caused Charlie to become lost.

Question 12

Based on information from both excerpts, which statement best expresses how Charlie and Sara feel about each other?

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Charlie loves Sara, and Sara loves and wants to take care of Charlie.

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Charlie is afraid of Sara, and Sara is angry that she must find Charlie.

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Charlie wants independence from Sara, and Sara is overprotective of Charlie.

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Charlie wants independence from Sara, and Sara is overprotective of Charlie.

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