The organization of paragraph 4 focuses on the shark attack to emphasize-

how staying calm helped to save Bethany's life.

Which idea from the article does the photograph of Bethany surfing emphasize?

Bethany was a successful surfer even after she lost her arm.

Which sentence BEST supports the idea that getting back into surfing was a challenge?

"Some days I would go into the water and come out crying."

What is the meaning of the word thrashed in paragraph 4?

move around in a panicked and violent way

What idea is developed in paragraph 10?

Good things can come from difficult situations.

The author wrote this article most likely to -

Share Bethany's story of determination and courage.

What lesson can be learned from reading this article?

Live in the moment and never give up

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1
The organization of paragraph 4 focuses on the shark attack to emphasize-
why Bethany was attacked.
how staying calm helped to save Bethany's life.
the shark's attack methods.
how painful the attack felt.
2
Which idea from the article does the photograph of Bethany surfing emphasize?
Bethany is not afraid of danger.
Bethany is a fast surfer.
Bethany was a successful surfer even after she lost her arm.
Bethany hit a giant wave.
3
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that getting back into surfing was a challenge?
"I refused to dwell on the 'what-ifs.'"
"When I first returned, I was very afraid of sharks."
"I began to worry about the future."
"Some days I would go into the water and come out crying."
4
According to the article, what did Bethany worry about after the attack?
not being able to surf again
all of the above
being defined by the attack forever
the possibility of another shark attack
5
What is the meaning of the word thrashed in paragraph 4?
to hit something repeatedly
stay calm in a dangerous situation
move around in a panicked and violent way
to hit something very hard
6
What idea is developed in paragraph 10?
Bethany is a very brave person.
Bethany wished the accident had never happened.
Good things can come from difficult situations.
Bethany is a hard worker.
7
Which answer is not a strategy used to help find the meaning of unknown words?
Look for an example or explanation of the unknown word.
Give up.
Look for synonyms, words similar to the unknown word.
Look for antonyms, words opposite of the unknown word.
8
The author wrote this article most likely to -
Share Bethany's story of determination and courage.
Give information about amputees
warn about the dangers of surfing
show that sharks are predators
9
According to the article, what reaction helped to save Bethany's life?
Being in good shape
Blood loss
Doctors and nurses
Staying calm
10
What lesson can be learned from reading this article?
Stay calm in an emergency
Live in the moment and never give up
Be a role model
Don't swim in the ocean
11
What is the meaning of the word wallow in paragraph 7?
To feel sorry for oneself
to really focus on something
To roll around in the mud
A mud puddle

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