A Day in the Park: A Lesson in Stranger Danger
One sunny day, 6th grader Sam decided to enjoy some fresh air in the park. As he sat on a park bench, a stranger approached him, trying to strike up a conversation. Sam remembered what his parents had told him - never share personal information with strangers. He also noticed the stranger seemed too eager to be friendly. Trusting his instincts, he politely excused himself and walked away. He immediately informed a park officer about the encounter and described the stranger. When he reached home, he told his parents about the incident. Stay alert, trust your instincts, and always inform a trusted adult if you encounter a stranger who makes you uncomfortable. Start a conversation about this with your family today!
Question 1
What did Sam do when a stranger tried to strike up a conversation with him?
He shared his personal information with the stranger
He immediately ran away without saying anything
He started arguing with the stranger
He continued the conversation
He politely excused himself and walked away
Explanation. According to the text, Sam remembered what his parents had told him about not sharing personal information with strangers and trusted his instincts to excuse himself and walk away.
Question 2
Who did Sam inform about the encounter with the stranger?
His teacher
His friend
A park officer and his parents
Explanation. The text indicates that Sam first informed a park officer about the encounter and described the stranger, and later he told his parents about the incident when he reached home.
Nobody
The stranger himself
Question 3
Was the stranger's behavior normal according to Sam?
Yes, the stranger was just trying to be friendly
No, the stranger seemed too eager to be friendly
Explanation. The text states that Sam noticed the stranger seemed too eager to be friendly, which made him uncomfortable.
Sam didn't notice anything about the stranger's behavior
The text doesn't mention about the stranger's behavior
The stranger was behaving in a threatening manner
Question 4
What's the lesson that can be learned from Sam's experience?
Always trust strangers
Stay alert, trust your instincts, and always inform a trusted adult if you encounter a stranger who makes you uncomfortable
Explanation. The text suggests that the lesson that can be learned from Sam's experience is to stay alert, trust your instincts, and always inform a trusted adult if you encounter a stranger who makes you uncomfortable.
Never go to parks
Never sit on park benches
Always go to parks with someone
Question 5
What did Sam remember his parents had told him?
Always share personal information with strangers
Ignore strangers
Run away from strangers
Never share personal information with strangers
Explanation. The text indicates that Sam remembered what his parents had told him about not sharing personal information with strangers.
Always befriend strangers
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