Question

day 14
today was the day dylan had been waiting for—his class nature hike. before the class left, mrs. edwards told them that whoever found the most items on the scavenger hunt list would get a prize. dylan found 16 different leaf specimens, or types, and did scratch tests on five different rocks. he was thrilled to win a field microscope!

1. describe dylan’s attitude.
2. what does the word specimens mean?
3. describe the setting the author had in mind when she wrote it.

Explanation:

Question 1

Dylan was excited and eager as he was waiting for the nature hike, actively participated in the scavenger hunt (found 16 leaf specimens, did scratch tests on 5 rocks), and was thrilled to win the prize, showing enthusiasm and engagement.

In the context of a nature hike and scavenger hunt, "specimens" refers to individual samples or examples (here, of leaves) that are collected or observed for study or identification.

The author likely envisioned an outdoor, natural setting like a forest, park, or nature trail suitable for a class nature hike. It's a place with diverse plant life (for leaf specimens) and rocks (for scratch tests), during a school day with a class led by Mrs. Edwards, involving a scavenger hunt and a prize for participation.

Answer:

Dylan's attitude was enthusiastic and eager. He was excited about the nature hike, actively participated in the scavenger hunt by finding many leaf specimens and testing rocks, and was thrilled to win the prize.

Question 2