from Skies Over Sweetwater

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17 questions

Question 1

What part of the story did they leave out? (Look at the italics at the top.)

Question 2

What are paragraphs 1 and 2 about?

Question 5

What are paragraphs 8-10 about?

Question 6

What are paragraphs 11-15 about?

Question 7

Question 16

16.

Question 1

What part of the story did they leave out? (Look at the italics at the top.)

Question 2

What are paragraphs 1 and 2 about?

Question 3

What are paragraphs 3 and 4 about?

Question 4

What are paragraphs 5-7 about?

Question 5

What are paragraphs 8-10 about?

Question 6

What are paragraphs 11-15 about?

Question 7

What are paragraphs 16-19 about?

Question 8

What are paragraphs 20-22 about?

Question 9

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

Question 14

14.

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

15.

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

16.

What is a summary of the excerpt?

Who
What
When
Where
Why
How

Question 17

17.

The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels --

insincere

accomplished

hopeful

frustrated

Question 3

What are paragraphs 3 and 4 about?

Question 4

What are paragraphs 5-7 about?

What are paragraphs 16-19 about?

Question 8

What are paragraphs 20-22 about?

Question 9

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

What is a summary of the excerpt?

Who 
What 
When
Where
Why 
How

Question 17

17.

The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels --

insincere

accomplished

hopeful

frustrated

ability to have a positive outlook while encountering challenging circumstances

from Skies Over Sweetwater

What part of the story did they leave out? (Look at the italics at the top.)

What are paragraphs 1 and 2 about?

What are paragraphs 8-10 about?

What are paragraphs 11-15 about?

What part of the story did they leave out? (Look at the italics at the top.)

What are paragraphs 1 and 2 about?

What are paragraphs 3 and 4 about?

What are paragraphs 5-7 about?

What are paragraphs 8-10 about?

What are paragraphs 11-15 about?

What are paragraphs 16-19 about?

What are paragraphs 20-22 about?

Which event from the excerpt suggests that Byrd will resolve her conflict?

What does Byrd's explanation in paragraph 13 reveal to the reader?

The author builds tension at the beginning of the excerpt by --

Which event initiates the rising action of the excerpt?

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 --

The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand that Byrd --

For Byrd, going to Sweetwater most likely represents --

What is a summary of the excerpt?Who What WhenWhereWhy How

The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels --

What are paragraphs 3 and 4 about?

What are paragraphs 5-7 about?

What are paragraphs 20-22 about?

Which event from the excerpt suggests that Byrd will resolve her conflict?

What does Byrd's explanation in paragraph 13 reveal to the reader?

The author builds tension at the beginning of the excerpt by --

Which event initiates the rising action of the excerpt?

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 --

The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand that Byrd --

For Byrd, going to Sweetwater most likely represents --

The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels --

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 --

What is a summary of the excerpt?

Who
What
When
Where
Why
How

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 --