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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is historical fiction?
a story about one's life written by someone else
a story about one's life written by that person
a story with mythical creatures who can talk
fictional story based on real historical events
- 2. Multiple Choice
The rise and fall of the ocean is ________.
tide
wave
equinox
solstice
- 3. Multiple Choice
Your direction of travel is your ...........
course
insight
point of view
passage
- 4. Multiple Choice
A unit used to measure water depth is a ________________.
mile
yard
fathom
(n) inch
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is a jaunt?
a travel across the country
a short pleasant trip
sailing the ocean blue in 1942
a travel experience for work
- 6. Multiple Choice
A sudden realization of a problem's solution is _____________.
insight
inspiration
encouragement
integrity
- 7. Multiple Choice
(Choose 2) Locate the possible synonyms for wander.
jog
stroll
walk
wonder
- 8. Multiple Choice
_______________ means a place for people to pass.
travel
wander
passage
adventure
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which experience would most likely NOT be an adventure?
a trip to Japan
white water rafting
cleaning your room
biking in the Grand Canyon
- 10. Multiple Choice
If you want to know more about things you may be described as ............
curious
lazy
unappreciated
ignorant
- 11. Multiple Choice
Page 94. October 10, why are the men turning against Columbus?
They do not believe that land is ahead, and they want to turn around and go home.
They think Columbus is a liar and a bad captain.
The crew does not agree with Columbus
The ship has run out of food.
- 12. Multiple Choice
P. 96 October 11, what happens that changes the men's attitude?
They found land.
They see evidence that land is near, such as birds in flocks and a human-made item.
They found food
Columbus apologized and told them the truth.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow does the description of the wind howling through the shrouds help the reader visualize the scene?It appeals to the senses of sight, hearing and touch, making it easier to imagine.Helps the reader know what color it is.Helps the reader better understand the feeling the crew might have felt during this time.
- 14. Multiple Choice
P. 104 On December 13th, Pedro says it is difficult to keep a journal. Why?
The ship wrecked.
They are traveling a lot from island to island.
He is working on other jobs.
He misses home and his mother.
- 15. Multiple Choice
P. 104 On December 13th, Pedro noticed that the native people no longer greet Columbus and his men with gifts. What do they do now?
Run at them with weapons.
Run away.
Bring them food.
- 16. Multiple Choice
P. 107. On February 2nd, the captain mentions a second voyage. How does Pedro feel about going on a second voyage?
He is eager to go on a second voyage.
He does not want to go on a second voyage.
He is unsure about whether or not he wants to go on a second voyage.
He will go but only if Columbus goes too.
- 17. Multiple Choice
P. 89 Background. What does the phrase months passed "without a hint of land" mean?
They saw no land in site for months
They saw only a little bit of land for months
They did not see any islands
They did not find the land they were looking for
- 18. Multiple Choice
P. 89 Background. When did Christopher Columber and his crew set sail from Spain?
August 1592
August 1492
August 1692
August 2019
- 19. Multiple Choice
P. 93 says the first man to spot land will receive a reward of 10,000 maravedis. Based on context clues what do you think maravedis means?
Meals
Jewelry
Money
Stickers
- 20. Multiple Choice
(Choose 2) What is another example of historical fiction?
Story about Harriet Tubman freeing fictional slaves
Story about Harriet Tubman freeing real life documented slaves
Story about Lewis and Clark discovering the Western part of the United States with a fictional crew
Diary of Lewis and Clark written by them
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