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Adapted from The Courage to Soar: "The Wright Brothers" - Selection 1 RI.3.4

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Question 1

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What does the word research mean in paragraph 1?

A.  information

B.  problem

C.  answer

D.  story

Question 2

2.

What is the meaning of "shifting their weight" in paragraph 2?

A.  sitting very still

B.  standing up straight

C.  moving their bodies around

D.  turning their bodies in circles

Question 3

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In paragraph 6, the Wright brothers wanted to test the glider before "putting a man in it." What does this phrase tell about him?

A.  They acted bravely.

B.  They valued safety.

C.  They acted dangerously.

D.  They valued cooperation. 

Question 4

4.

What is the meaning of the word adjustments in paragraph 6?

A.  adventures

B.  struggles

C.  events

D.  changes

Question 5

5.

What is the meaning of the phrase "had come in handy" in paragraph 6?

A.  was easy

B.  was boring

C.  was useful

D.  was difficult