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Question 8
8.
Which quotes support that Amelia Earhart is determined to be successful? (choose 3)
"Stultz: We have no way to figure out wind speed or where, exactly we are."
Line 26 in response to Stultz wanting to land and get rescued: "But we'll have failed. That's not an option."
Line 33: In response to a reporter asking if she was proud to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic? "I was just a passenger. But a woman will do this one day. This flight will get women thinking, I hope."
"Narrator D: On June 17, 1928, the trio is in Newfoundland, Canada, ready to depart for the transatlantic flight to Ireland. But...."
Line 20: "Narrator E: A determined Earhart reduces the amount of fuel they are carrying. This makes the plane lighter. Finally, it soars."
Line 22: "Narrator A: Things are fine- until the radio goes out somewhere over the ocean. In these early days of aviation, equipment is unreliable."
Question 1
1.
Based on how Earhart and Putnam act in the first scene, which of the following best describes how these characters are different?
A-Earhart enjoys flying more than Putnam does.
B-Earhart avoids danger more than Putnam does.
C-Earhart is more concerned about fraud than Putnam is.
D-Earhart is less interested in future flights than Putnam is.
Question 2
2.
Part A
Which of the following describes how Earhart's behavior during the flight differs from that of Stultz?
A- Earhart remains determined, but Stultz gives up completely and lands the plane in the water.
B-Earhart remains determined, but Stultz strongly suggests landing in the water and getting rescued.
C-Earhart wants to give up, but Stultz insists on trying to get the radio to work before landing.
D-Earhart realizes that they must land, but Stultz insists that failure is not an option for them.
Question 3
3.
Part B:
Choose
two
pieces of evidence (quotes) from the text that best support the answer in Part A.
A-"Stultz: We've got a problem. This seaplane won't take off from the harbor."
B-"Stultz: We have no way to figure out wind speed or where, exactly, we are. "
C-"Stultz: If we land on water now, we might get rescued."
D-"Earhart: But we'll have failed. That's not an option."
E-"Earhart: I was just a passenger. But a woman will do this one day."
F-"Earhart: That there's more to life than being a passenger."
Question 4
4.
Which quote supports that Earhart is a daring person?
A-"This could win you more chances to fly."
B-"But we'll have failed. That's not an option."
C-"But there's a catch."
D-"I have a fondness for firsts, Mr. Putnam."
Question 5
5.
Which quote supports that Putnam is convincing when he gets Amelia to agree to fly?
A-"This could win you more chances to fly."
B-"But we'll have failed. That's not an option."
C-"But there's a catch."
D-"I have a fondness for firsts, Mr. Putnam."
Question 6
6.
Part A
Read this sentence from "Amelia"
In these early days of aviation, equipment is
unreliable
.
What does the word
unreliable
mean as it is used in the sentence?
A- not useful
B- not dependable
C-easily broken
D-barely modern
Question 7
7.
Part B
Which detail from the drama
best
supports the answer to Part A?
A-" This makes the plane lighter."
B-"Things are fine ...."
C-"...until the radio goes out..."
D-"The plane touches down on the water..."
