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- 1. Multiple Choice
On page 5, author Mackenzie Carro writes “But then, early on the morning of July 2, something went terribly wrong.” This line shifts the mood of the introduction from
tense to tranquil.
calm to energetic.
exciting to suspenseful.
tragic to cheerful
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which text structure does Carro use in the section “Starting to Worry”?
compare and contrast
description
problem and solution
sequence of events
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the public’s attitude toward Amelia Earhart?
They worried about her and thought she wastaking too many risks.
They judged her for not acting as women wereexpected to at the time.
They admired her and were fascinated by heradventures.
They showed little interest in her until after herdisappearance.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which lines best support the answer to question 3? Choose TWO answers.
“It was said that a woman could never fly as well
as a man.” (p. 6)
“When news of Earhart’s disappearance broke,
Americans were devastated.” (p. 8)
“Instead of being called aviators, female pilots
were given demeaning nicknames like ‘ladybirds’
or ‘sweethearts of the air.’” (p. 6)
“Children begged their parents to go to parades
held in her honor.” (p. 7)
- 5. Multiple Choice
On page 6, Carro writes “In the early 20th century, many considered the idea of a female pilot to
be ridiculous.” Which section helps readers understand why?
the sidebar “The Fame”
the section “Starting to Worry”
the sidebar “The Time”
the section “New Clues”
- 6. Multiple Choice
On page 8, Carro writes that “there was a laundry list of things women weren’t allowed to do.” Based on context clues, laundry list means
an incomplete list.
a long list.
a short list.
an old list.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does aviator mean?
it makes you feel less confident and scared or worried—unsure that you can handle it
a light or fire that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide something
the person who controls an aircraft
travel completely around something in a circle
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does beacon mean?
it makes you feel less confident and scared or worried—unsure that you can handle it
the person who controls an aircraft
a light or fire that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide something
travel completely around something in a circle
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does circumnavigate mean?
it makes you feel less confident and scared or worried—unsure that you can handle it
the person who controls an aircraft
a light or fire that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide something
travel completely around something in a circle
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does daunt mean?
it makes you feel less confident and scared or worried—unsure that you can handle it
the person who controls an aircraft
a light or fire that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide something
travel completely around something in a circle
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