Read what Gabe says to Raymond in the following excerpt from Far North.



"It’s been two weeks, and we haven’t heard any airplanes," I said….

"What choice do we have?" I asked him. Suddenly I found myself losing control, letting all my fears rise to the surface. "We’re running out of food fast. Help is not on the way, Raymond....We’re starving as it is. Do you really think that we can survive the winter out here?"



After reading this excerpt, what are some things you have learned about the plot of this story? Look at the phrases below, and click the ones that describe the conflict in this story.

(Choose 3)

boys made wrong choice


low on food


no sign of rescue


Raymond is unconcerned


unprepared for cold weather