The Last Bear - Session 5 - Reading Comprehension answers

In Session 5 of 'The Last Bear', April's father is smiling because he is looking forward to seeing the midnight sun, a phenomenon where the sun remains visible at midnight. April proposes drinking hot chocolate and making wishes, a local custom, to share a special moment with her dad. She feels guilty for forgetting her mother's birthday amidst her preoccupation with helping Bear, knowing it matters to her father. April senses that her mother's death has taken away the joyful part of her dad, which she dislikes. While assisting her father at the weather cabin, April feels a mix of pride and happiness, as well as a sense of contribution to environmental preservation. After a disagreement with her dad, she runs to Walrus Bay seeking comfort from Bear, her friend.

In summary, April experiences a blend of emotions in Session 5; she feels connected with her father through their work and local traditions but is also troubled by her oversight of her mother's birthday and the changes in her father since her mother's death. Her escape to Walrus Bay reflects her need for companionship and understanding in the face of familial tension.