MCA Reading Grade 8 Practice Questions - Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA-IV) Reading - Grade 8 Exam

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Read the excerpt from 'The Echo of Minnehaha' below: 'Samuel rested his paddle across the gunwales of the cedar canoe and listened. Beneath the rhythmic rush of water, a subtle, low rumble vibrated through the floorboards—not thunder, but the distant cataract of Minnehaha Falls. For weeks, his uncle had warned him that navigating the upper river during spring thaw required hyper-vigilance, yet Samuel felt an unnatural calm as the current guided them onward.' Which inference about Samuel's emotional state is best supported by the text?

He feels overwhelmed by panic and regrets undertaking the river journey. He experiences a surprising sense of tranquility despite the known perils of the river. He is confident that he knows the river route better than his experienced uncle. He is indifferent to his surroundings because he has navigated the waterfall many times.

Correct Answer:

He experiences a surprising sense of tranquility despite the known perils of the river.

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