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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which statement about WWI is true?
It was a war in which American fought against the French.
It involved many countries and left many people dead.
It was less destructive than previous wars.
It took place in a few key locations.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The section header "Incredible Powers" refers to carrier pigeons because they...
fly slowly and carefully.
can take messages to many different places.
can find their home nest, even when it's far away.
can read and write messages.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which phrase from the story supports the answer to question 2?
"...some can fly up to 90 miles per hour."
"...pigeons can be trained to recognize letters and words."
"...their ability to return to their home nest..."
"...they could only be used to send messages one way."
- 4. Multiple Choice
A rampant disease is one that is ______.
mild
contained
severe
uncontrollable
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which word best describes Whittlesey's soldiers when they were under attack?
mighty
desperate
fearless
refreshed
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which line from the article supports the answer to question 5?
"Whittlesey had been ordered to lead his troops in an attack on the Germans..."
"Whittlesey's men marched into the path of a large German force."
"...they were low on ammunition, badly outnumbered, and exhausted."
"...American planes appeared overhead. Whittlesey's men cheered."
- 7. Multiple Choice
The author creates suspense in the section about Cher Ami's flight by describing...
the sound of the battlefield.
how Cher Ami got shot repeatedly but kept going.
what other pigeons did.
the medal Cher Ami received.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which conclusion about WWI can you draw from the article?
Soldiers faced many challenges and horrors.
New technologies made fighting safer and easier.
Only humans were affected by the battles.
There were many ways to communicate during battles in the war.
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