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 2 . What is the main idea of the text?
a. surfing with a friend
b. buying a surfboard
c. surfing safety rules
d. learning to surf
 3 . Why did Koda gather up his board and flippers in anticipation?
a. He was preventing his brother from trying the new surfboard.
b. He was looking forward to trying his new board.
c. He was expecting Zachary to help him.
d. He was waiting for the perfect wave.
 4 . Which sentence shows why Koda emerged unharmed from his experience?
a. Koda turned to discover a massive wall of water bearing down on him.
b. Paddling as fast as he could, he couldn’t escape.
c. He rose with the water until his surfboard crested on top of the wave.
d. He remembered the advice to swim safely behind the wave.
 5 . What dangers did Koda face in this story?
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Fiction: Mystery/Suspense/Adventure
Stranded!
Derek stooped to yank his sandals off his feet, not 
bothering to unfasten the straps. “Come on, let’s go!”
he hollered to Trey. “If we hurry we can make it to the 
secret beach, explore a bit, and cross back over without 
getting stranded by the tide.” Leaving the sandals 
perched on a boulder, Derek continued across the 
rocky outcropping, leaving Trey to scramble after him.
The surf pounded the rocks just off the shore, leaving 
the approach to the beach beyond the point 
unobstructed by seawater. Derek had studied the tide 
tables carefully, planning this excursion for days, 
looking forward to being able to make the trek to the 
often inaccessible stretch of shoreline. He jumped 
down from his perch to land on a thin layer of residual 
saltwater on the sand below.
“Right behind you!” Trey paused to balance on the 
jagged rocks, before leaping down to join Derek.
“Wow! Let’s go investigate the caves.” Both boys loped 
across the beach toward the caves at the base of the cliff.
Engrossed in their explorations, the boys didn’t realize 
how far away from the access point they’d wandered, 
until Derek turned to watch a magnificent wave crash 
to shore. “Trey! We need to head back, or we’ll be 
caught when the tide comes in.”
Derek and Trey raced down the beach, setting 
challenges along the way to see who could outrun the 
other, until they arrived at the point. Seawater swirled 
and eddied below the rock outcropping as they 
clambered along the pathway over the point. Just 
before the descent to the main beach, they stopped to 
survey the situation. Rippling waves and sea foam filled 
the crevices between the rocks below, engulfing their 
access to solid sand.
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 1 . What does the word excursion mean as it is used in the text?
a. a military raid
b. a round trip on a train or ship with reduced rates
c. a short trip taken for pleasure
d. a tour of a place of interest
 2 . How does the setting affect the characters in the story?
a. The setting provides the story problem and conflict.
b. The setting provides a way for the characters to develop and display specific traits.
c. The characters manipulate the setting to achieve their goals.
d. The characters do not interact with the setting.
 3 . What is the theme or moral of the text?
a. Always have a buddy to swim in the ocean.
b. Be aware of waves and tides.
c. Wear shoes to explore beaches and caves.
d. If you climb rocks, you will be trapped.
 4 . Why did Derek want to visit the secret beach?
a. He wanted to get stranded by the tides.
b. He had been there many times.
c. He wanted to run races on the beach.
d. He wanted to explore the caves.
 5 . What are some options Derek and Trey might have for making it safely back to shore? Give reasons to 
support your answer.
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