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Donn Fendler
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Questions from the article "Lost in the Maine Wilderness" #DonnFendler
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1
What did Fendler do when he realized he was lost?
His father still had not reached the mountain top.
He began stumbling over big, jagged rocks.
He called 911 for help.
He sat down to figure out what to do.
2
You can conclude that if Donn Fendler had stayed near the top of the mountain,
he wouldn't have faced the cold weather.
he would not have been lost.
the searchers would have found him.
he would not have reached the summit.
3
He had rushed ahead of his father to the summit. WHich word is a synonym for summit?
camp
top
middle
base
4
The people searching for Fendler
quit searching when they realized he was probably dead.
didn't look high enough on the mountain.
looked for him on the north side of the mountain.
were looking in the wrong places.
5
What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?
To describe Donn's father's fear.
To describe the dangers of hiking on Mount Katahdin.
To explain how Donn got lost.
To introduce Donn Fendler
6
What happened after Fendler fell into the stream he was following?
He decided not to follow the stream anymore.
He struggled to climb out of it.
He found leeches all over his body.
He decided he wouldn't be found and to give up.
7
Which of the following is the main idea of the article?
Donn found himself lost for eight days before being found.
Donn Fendler ate only berries during the time he was lost.
Donn Fendler's story will always be remembered.
It is amazing that Donn Fendler survived his ordeal.
8
What occurred the first night that Fendler was alone on the mountain?
His father found him.
The temperature dropped about 40 degrees.
He cried himself to sleep.
He shredded the soles of his shoes.
9
What was the author's purpose in writing this article?
He is trying to persuade us not to hike alone.
He is writing to instruct us on how to handle being lost.
He is trying to inform us of Donn's story of survival.
He is entertaining us by having us laugh at Donn's mistakes.
10
What could be the theme of the story?
Always be patient and wait for someone to find you.
Never trust the weather.
Never give up!
Families can be a blessing.
11
The author tells this story mainly by
showing different points of view.
giving their opinion of Donn's experience.
retelling Donn's personal experience.
using their imagination and creativity.
12
He had wandered 90 miles through
desolate
landscape. Which word is a synonym for
desolate?
Dangerous
Deserted
Crowded
Lush
13
What caused Donn Fendler to get lost?
He couldn't see his father.
He took a wrong turn.
He was nervous.
He was over confident about knowing his surroundings.
14
Which of the following statements is an opinion rather than a fact?
Soon Fendler found himself stumbling over big, jagged rocks.
Donn took a wrong turn and lost the trail.
He ate berries whenever he found them.
They thought Donn would be near the top of the mountain.
15
What was one of the biggest problems Fendler encountered in the wilderness?
Rain
Bears
Mosquitoes and flies
Rocks and boulders
16
Of the following theme categories, which would this story fit into?
Mountain climbing techniques
Young boys' adventures
how to survive in the wilderness
Realistic Fiction
