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from Skies Over Sweetwater
By Staci Hamlinck
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Question 1
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What part of the story did they leave out? (Look at the italics at the top.)
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Question 2
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What are paragraphs 1 and 2 about?
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Question 3
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What are paragraphs 3 and 4 about?
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Question 5
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What are paragraphs 8-10 about?
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Question 6
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What are paragraphs 11-15 about?
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Question 7
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What are paragraphs 16-19 about?
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Question 4
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What are paragraphs 5-7 about?
Question 8
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What are paragraphs 20-22 about?
Question 9
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Which event from the excerpt suggests that Byrd will resolve her conflict?
Byrd remembers that she has food she can share with the girl on the train.
Byrd explains why she dislikes her full name to the girl on the train.
Byrd discusses her book with the girl on the train.
Byrd discovers that the girl on the train is also a pilot.
Question 10
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What does Byrd's explanation in paragraph 13 reveal to the reader?
Byrd's mother thinks Byrd should spend more time helping support the family.
Byrd is puzzled by her mother's motivation for giving her an elaborate name.
Byrd and her mother have different expectations about how Byrd should live her life.
Byrd's mother disapproves of the nickname Byrd has given herself.
Question 11
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The author builds tension at the beginning of the excerpt by --
implying that Byrd has run away from home
hinting that the train trip will be lengthy
indicating that Byrd does not have the resources to live on her own
suggesting that Byrd is uncomfortable talking to people she does not know
Question 12
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Which event initiates the rising action of the excerpt?
The girl on the train notices the book Byrd is reading.
Byrd falls asleep while reading her favorite book.
Byrd is assisted by the conductor at the start of the trip.
The girl on the train tells Byrd that they have reached Texas.
Question 13
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Read this sentence from paragraph 10.
When I snuck back into the kitchen a few hours later to retrieve it, the heat from the gaslight had cooked the spine, leaving a smoldering black mark.
Byrd's actions in this sentence best demonstrate her --
persistence in pursuing her own interests despite the opinions of others
determination to make her mother respect her personal choices
decisiveness about taking action to do what is best for her family
ability to have a positive outlook while encountering challenging circumstances
Question 14
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The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand that Byrd --
wishes she could use a different form of transportation
thinks that she will not enjoy such a long train ride
believes that she is prepared for her journey
is impressed by the fine features of the train's interior
Question 15
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For Byrd, going to Sweetwater most likely represents --
her willingness to accept more responsibilities
the chance for her to use her imagination
the opportunity to be a valued member of a group
her desire to learn from her past experiences
Question 16
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What is a summary of the excerpt?
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Why
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Question 17
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The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels --
insincere
accomplished
hopeful
frustrated