TRAILBLAZER EXPEDITION
Wild: From Lost To Found On the Pacific Crest Trail
BEGIN HERE
CHARACTERS
MISSION
Introduction
CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION
Destination 01
Destination 03
Destination 04
Destination 05
Destination 02
WELCOME to Destination 01
Welcome to the icy north.Here, cold is not the only challenge.
START
QUESTION 01
Which word or phrase best replaces futile in the following passage (paragraph 3)?
Having no result or effect
Showing a lack of intelligence
Confusing
Correct!
Strayed's attachment to her lone boot served no purpose, because "[i]t [was] useless" without its match; she knew it was ultimately not worth keeping.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
The following passage (paragraph 4) mainly explains how ________________.
The author has suffered great loss in her life and is unable to cope with it.
The author has been disconnecting herself from the life she knew since the loss of her parents.
A stranger thought it was funny that someone with the last name Strayed acted like a stray animal.
Correct!
In her grief, Strayed “gave up and scattered” away from the rest of her family; she is “alone” and now considers herself “an orphan” in the world.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
Choose the best sentence to add descriptive details to the following passage (paragraph 14).
“I bought the shirt I’d been wearing at a vintage store in San Diego.”
“I finally regretted setting off on this hike alone, but it was far too late for that now.”
“My shins were visibly swollen underneath a crusty exterior of dried mud and scabs.”
Correct!
Strayed includes physical descriptions of part of her legs and feet; a sentence about her shins would most likely fit after the one about her calves.
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The first number is:
Back to map
WELCOME TO Destination 02
Rhythm, wilderness, and mysteries! A tropical paradiseawaits you with exotic challenges.
START
QUESTION 01
With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?
A hiker must always bring two pairs of everything, in case of loss or emergency.
Personal attachment is the only cause of pain.
When faced with challenges, the first step to moving forward is simply moving.
Correct!
Strayed realizes that there is only one option when circumstances become difficult (e.g., losing her shoe): “To keep walking.”
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
Which inference about the author’s decision to hike the P.C.T. is best supported by the passage below (paragraphs 5-7)?
She had hoped the hike, as part of her wanderings, would result in self-exploration and discovery.
Strayed had no expectations in mind when she planned to hike; she was simply looking for adventure.
The hike would be an exercise in learning to trust and adapt to nature.
Correct!
Strayed thought that hiking the Pacific Crest Trail by herself would give her the opportunity to reflect on her past, reveal her true personality, and grow her “into the woman [she] knew [she] could become.”
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
Which sentence from the text best supports the correct answer to Question 2 (the question you just answered)?
“A world I thought would both make me into the woman I knew I could become and turn me back into the girl I’d once been.”
"In the years before I pitched my boot over the edge of the mountain, I’d been pitching myself over the edge too.”
“I’d ranged and roamed and railed—from Minnesota to New York to Oregon and all across the West—until at last I found myself, bootless, in the summer of 1995, not so much loose in the world as bound to it.”
Correct!
This sentence mentions Strayed’s desire for self-understanding, personal growth, and acceptance as part of her adventure into this new “world.”
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The second number is:
Back to map
WELCOME TO Destination 03
Step into a realm where history breathes through every cobblestone street. Journey through time where every corner holds a new mystery to unravel.
START
QUESTION 01
Which sentence best summarizes the following passage (paragraph 8)?
During a difficult time in her life, the author learns of the Pacific Crest Trail, but thinks nothing of it.
The PCT runs from California to Canada, cutting through several mountain ranges.
The author buys a foldable shovel at an outdoor store.
Correct!
Strayed, “sad and desperate and on the brink of divorce,” happens upon a book about the PCT while shopping, briefly skimming the cover before leaving it in the store.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
Which sentence from the text best supports the correct answer to the question you just answered?
“I turned the book over and gazed at its front cover—a boulder-strewn lake surrounded by rocky crags against a blue sky—then placed it back on the shelf, paid for my shovel, and left.”
"I’d first heard of it only seven months before, when I was living in Minneapolis, sad and desperate and on the brink of divorcing a man I still loved.”
Correct!
This sentence communicates the author’s short, seemingly unimportant, and unmemorable encounter with a book about the PCT while she is out shopping.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
Which event below occurs first chronologically?
The author “pitche[s] [her] boot over the edge of the mountain.”
The author decides to keep walking until she reaches “the Bridge of the Gods.”
The author first reads about the Pacific Crest Trail during a shopping trip.
Correct!
The first event experienced by the author is finding the book about the Pacific Crest Trail. This event leads her to experience the other event options.
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The third number is:
Back to map
WELCOME TO Destination 04
Deserts and pyramids, oh yes! Butwatch out for quicksand.
START
QUESTION 01
How do the descriptive words in paragraph 15 convey the author’s point of view?
They explain why the author does not want to continue with the journey.
They show that the author regains confidence in her decision to go on this journey.
They expose her doubt about her location on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Correct!
The author takes time to think about “her options.” However, she describes her destination as a “beacon,” and this landmark inspires her to “keep walking.”
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
In paragraph 14, the author describes what she’s doing in the present, where she began, and where she plans to end up in order to—
Provide the reader with convincing reasons to hike.
Explain the dangers and risks of hiking a wilderness trail.
Put into perspective how far she’s come and why she must continue.
Correct!
The author’s purpose is to explain what she’s been through to get this far and why she feels compelled to continue.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
Which sentence from paragraph 14 provides evidence that best supports your answer in Part A?
They were ghostly pale to the line a few inches above my ankles, where the wool socks I usually wore ended.
I’d started walking in the Mojave Desert and I didn’t plan to stop until I touched my hand to a bridge that crosses the Columbia River at the Oregon-Washington border with the grandiose name the Bridge of the Gods.
I gazed at my bare and battered feet, with their smattering of remaining toenails.
Correct!
This sentence provides evidence of the author’s purpose to explain what she’s been through to get this far and why she feels compelled to continue.
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The fourth number is:
Back to map
WELCOME TO Destination 05
Temples and tigers awaitin this land of wonders.
START
QUESTION 01
The author compares her views of north and south in paragraph 15 so that the reader understands—
her decision-making process
her solution to losing her boot
her inability to continue on the journey
Correct!
Strayed’s decision-making process provides background for the reader about how she continued her journey.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
Read this quotation from paragraph 11: The truth is, I was only half sorry to see them go.How does the author’s use of a cause-and-effect structure in paragraph 11 help readers understand why she felt “only half sorry” about no longer having her boots?
It clearly outlines the passage of time between when she lost her boots and when she realized she didn’t need them any longer.
It describes her relationship with the boots, which provides insight into how they impacted her journey and therefore feelings toward them.
It explains how the boots were an important part of her journey.
Correct!
The author describes how her boots had blistered her feet, rubbed them raw, and caused her toenails to fall off. She points to this being the reason she was alright with losing them eventually.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
What is the central idea of this passage?
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has been both emotionally and physically exhausting for the author.
Through isolation, the author has found peace and confidence on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Regardless of the obstacles she will face, the author is committed to continuing her journey.
Correct!
The author describes both past and present challenges, but is committed to continuing her journey.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 04
How does that passage reinforce the main idea that hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has brought purpose to the author’s life?
The author’s descriptions of the loneliness she faces on the trail reinforce the idea that she has learned how important human relationships are for her over the course of her journey.
By describing how she faces hardships with determination, the author highlights the ways that her journey has changed her and given her life purpose.
By describing the injuries she has sustained on her hike, the author highlights the ways that her journey has made her stronger and less insecure.
Correct!
Hiking the trail has brought the author purpose, allowing her to face challenges with determination.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 05
Identify the definition of the vocab term bolded in this excerpt:
To travel across or through
Useless or ineffective
To slowly change or transform
Correct!
In this context, Strayed describes her stepfather gradually changing from "the person I considered my dad into a man I only occasionally recognized." The death of her mother forces her remaining family into grief and depression.
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The last number is:
Back to map
TRY AGAIN?
This adventure is not over yet. What is the secret code 🔑?
Enter the numbers you collected here!
Fearless nature explorer, always ready to trek through the wild. Her binoculars and hiking boots are as iconic as her passion for the outdoors.
Cunning and dangerous, she's always onestep ahead. Her weathered map and trusty compass lead her into uncharted territories where the thrill and allure of learning awaits.
Savvy tech maestro, armed with a few tech gadgets that could save the day. He is ready to capture the beauty of knowledge and nature.
This is not your average canine companion. His nose is always on the scent of excitement and he always has a paw-sitive attitude!
CaptainRivera
Morgana the Treasure Hunter
Ted the "Techs-pert" Traveler
IndianaJane
Your mission, should you dare to accept it, is to navigate through the rugged terrain of puzzles and challenges strewn across the untamed wilderness in pursuit of the Treasure of Wisdom. If you are successful, you will escape each location to prove your understanding. Are you up for the challenge? Let the quest commence!
Greetings, intrepid explorers! 🏞️ Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into excitement and learning as we unlock the "Trailblazer Expedition!" Lace up your boots and prepare to navigate through the unknown. Your journey awaits!
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Transcript
TRAILBLAZER EXPEDITION
Wild: From Lost To Found On the Pacific Crest Trail
BEGIN HERE
CHARACTERS
MISSION
Introduction
CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION
Destination 01
Destination 03
Destination 04
Destination 05
Destination 02
WELCOME to Destination 01
Welcome to the icy north.Here, cold is not the only challenge.
START
QUESTION 01
Which word or phrase best replaces futile in the following passage (paragraph 3)?
Having no result or effect
Showing a lack of intelligence
Confusing
Correct!
Strayed's attachment to her lone boot served no purpose, because "[i]t [was] useless" without its match; she knew it was ultimately not worth keeping.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
The following passage (paragraph 4) mainly explains how ________________.
The author has suffered great loss in her life and is unable to cope with it.
The author has been disconnecting herself from the life she knew since the loss of her parents.
A stranger thought it was funny that someone with the last name Strayed acted like a stray animal.
Correct!
In her grief, Strayed “gave up and scattered” away from the rest of her family; she is “alone” and now considers herself “an orphan” in the world.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
Choose the best sentence to add descriptive details to the following passage (paragraph 14).
“I bought the shirt I’d been wearing at a vintage store in San Diego.”
“I finally regretted setting off on this hike alone, but it was far too late for that now.”
“My shins were visibly swollen underneath a crusty exterior of dried mud and scabs.”
Correct!
Strayed includes physical descriptions of part of her legs and feet; a sentence about her shins would most likely fit after the one about her calves.
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The first number is:
Back to map
WELCOME TO Destination 02
Rhythm, wilderness, and mysteries! A tropical paradiseawaits you with exotic challenges.
START
QUESTION 01
With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?
A hiker must always bring two pairs of everything, in case of loss or emergency.
Personal attachment is the only cause of pain.
When faced with challenges, the first step to moving forward is simply moving.
Correct!
Strayed realizes that there is only one option when circumstances become difficult (e.g., losing her shoe): “To keep walking.”
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
Which inference about the author’s decision to hike the P.C.T. is best supported by the passage below (paragraphs 5-7)?
She had hoped the hike, as part of her wanderings, would result in self-exploration and discovery.
Strayed had no expectations in mind when she planned to hike; she was simply looking for adventure.
The hike would be an exercise in learning to trust and adapt to nature.
Correct!
Strayed thought that hiking the Pacific Crest Trail by herself would give her the opportunity to reflect on her past, reveal her true personality, and grow her “into the woman [she] knew [she] could become.”
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
Which sentence from the text best supports the correct answer to Question 2 (the question you just answered)?
“A world I thought would both make me into the woman I knew I could become and turn me back into the girl I’d once been.”
"In the years before I pitched my boot over the edge of the mountain, I’d been pitching myself over the edge too.”
“I’d ranged and roamed and railed—from Minnesota to New York to Oregon and all across the West—until at last I found myself, bootless, in the summer of 1995, not so much loose in the world as bound to it.”
Correct!
This sentence mentions Strayed’s desire for self-understanding, personal growth, and acceptance as part of her adventure into this new “world.”
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The second number is:
Back to map
WELCOME TO Destination 03
Step into a realm where history breathes through every cobblestone street. Journey through time where every corner holds a new mystery to unravel.
START
QUESTION 01
Which sentence best summarizes the following passage (paragraph 8)?
During a difficult time in her life, the author learns of the Pacific Crest Trail, but thinks nothing of it.
The PCT runs from California to Canada, cutting through several mountain ranges.
The author buys a foldable shovel at an outdoor store.
Correct!
Strayed, “sad and desperate and on the brink of divorce,” happens upon a book about the PCT while shopping, briefly skimming the cover before leaving it in the store.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
Which sentence from the text best supports the correct answer to the question you just answered?
“I turned the book over and gazed at its front cover—a boulder-strewn lake surrounded by rocky crags against a blue sky—then placed it back on the shelf, paid for my shovel, and left.”
"I’d first heard of it only seven months before, when I was living in Minneapolis, sad and desperate and on the brink of divorcing a man I still loved.”
Correct!
This sentence communicates the author’s short, seemingly unimportant, and unmemorable encounter with a book about the PCT while she is out shopping.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
Which event below occurs first chronologically?
The author “pitche[s] [her] boot over the edge of the mountain.”
The author decides to keep walking until she reaches “the Bridge of the Gods.”
The author first reads about the Pacific Crest Trail during a shopping trip.
Correct!
The first event experienced by the author is finding the book about the Pacific Crest Trail. This event leads her to experience the other event options.
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The third number is:
Back to map
WELCOME TO Destination 04
Deserts and pyramids, oh yes! Butwatch out for quicksand.
START
QUESTION 01
How do the descriptive words in paragraph 15 convey the author’s point of view?
They explain why the author does not want to continue with the journey.
They show that the author regains confidence in her decision to go on this journey.
They expose her doubt about her location on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Correct!
The author takes time to think about “her options.” However, she describes her destination as a “beacon,” and this landmark inspires her to “keep walking.”
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
In paragraph 14, the author describes what she’s doing in the present, where she began, and where she plans to end up in order to—
Provide the reader with convincing reasons to hike.
Explain the dangers and risks of hiking a wilderness trail.
Put into perspective how far she’s come and why she must continue.
Correct!
The author’s purpose is to explain what she’s been through to get this far and why she feels compelled to continue.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
Which sentence from paragraph 14 provides evidence that best supports your answer in Part A?
They were ghostly pale to the line a few inches above my ankles, where the wool socks I usually wore ended.
I’d started walking in the Mojave Desert and I didn’t plan to stop until I touched my hand to a bridge that crosses the Columbia River at the Oregon-Washington border with the grandiose name the Bridge of the Gods.
I gazed at my bare and battered feet, with their smattering of remaining toenails.
Correct!
This sentence provides evidence of the author’s purpose to explain what she’s been through to get this far and why she feels compelled to continue.
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The fourth number is:
Back to map
WELCOME TO Destination 05
Temples and tigers awaitin this land of wonders.
START
QUESTION 01
The author compares her views of north and south in paragraph 15 so that the reader understands—
her decision-making process
her solution to losing her boot
her inability to continue on the journey
Correct!
Strayed’s decision-making process provides background for the reader about how she continued her journey.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 02
Read this quotation from paragraph 11: The truth is, I was only half sorry to see them go.How does the author’s use of a cause-and-effect structure in paragraph 11 help readers understand why she felt “only half sorry” about no longer having her boots?
It clearly outlines the passage of time between when she lost her boots and when she realized she didn’t need them any longer.
It describes her relationship with the boots, which provides insight into how they impacted her journey and therefore feelings toward them.
It explains how the boots were an important part of her journey.
Correct!
The author describes how her boots had blistered her feet, rubbed them raw, and caused her toenails to fall off. She points to this being the reason she was alright with losing them eventually.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 03
What is the central idea of this passage?
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has been both emotionally and physically exhausting for the author.
Through isolation, the author has found peace and confidence on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Regardless of the obstacles she will face, the author is committed to continuing her journey.
Correct!
The author describes both past and present challenges, but is committed to continuing her journey.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 04
How does that passage reinforce the main idea that hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has brought purpose to the author’s life?
The author’s descriptions of the loneliness she faces on the trail reinforce the idea that she has learned how important human relationships are for her over the course of her journey.
By describing how she faces hardships with determination, the author highlights the ways that her journey has changed her and given her life purpose.
By describing the injuries she has sustained on her hike, the author highlights the ways that her journey has made her stronger and less insecure.
Correct!
Hiking the trail has brought the author purpose, allowing her to face challenges with determination.
CONTINUE
QUESTION 05
Identify the definition of the vocab term bolded in this excerpt:
To travel across or through
Useless or ineffective
To slowly change or transform
Correct!
In this context, Strayed describes her stepfather gradually changing from "the person I considered my dad into a man I only occasionally recognized." The death of her mother forces her remaining family into grief and depression.
CONTINUE
CONGRATULATIONS
The last number is:
Back to map
TRY AGAIN?
This adventure is not over yet. What is the secret code 🔑?
Enter the numbers you collected here!
Fearless nature explorer, always ready to trek through the wild. Her binoculars and hiking boots are as iconic as her passion for the outdoors.
Cunning and dangerous, she's always onestep ahead. Her weathered map and trusty compass lead her into uncharted territories where the thrill and allure of learning awaits.
Savvy tech maestro, armed with a few tech gadgets that could save the day. He is ready to capture the beauty of knowledge and nature.
This is not your average canine companion. His nose is always on the scent of excitement and he always has a paw-sitive attitude!
CaptainRivera
Morgana the Treasure Hunter
Ted the "Techs-pert" Traveler
IndianaJane
Your mission, should you dare to accept it, is to navigate through the rugged terrain of puzzles and challenges strewn across the untamed wilderness in pursuit of the Treasure of Wisdom. If you are successful, you will escape each location to prove your understanding. Are you up for the challenge? Let the quest commence!
Greetings, intrepid explorers! 🏞️ Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into excitement and learning as we unlock the "Trailblazer Expedition!" Lace up your boots and prepare to navigate through the unknown. Your journey awaits!