Reading Test-Airborn

What does the word taut mean in the sentence below?

The taut fishing line told Shelby that there was a fish on her hook.

• Pulled tight

• Neat and tidy

• Badly tangled

• Secured to a post

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word jostled mean in the sentence below?

Although dad drove carefully down the dirt road, we were still jostled in the back seat.

• Mixed together

• Confused

• Handled with care

• Bumped and shaken

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word undulating mean in the sentence below?

The flag was undulating gracefully in the gentle breeze.

• Drooping

• Shaking

• Snapping

• Moving like a wave

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word engulf mean in the sentence below?

The residents feared the floodwaters would engulf the land near the river.

• Pass by

• Cause great damage

• Swallow up or overwhelm by overflowing

• Barely overflow

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word falter mean in the sentence below?

As the task became more difficult, she knew her determination would falter.

• Lose strength or purpose

• Cause her to succeed

• Not change at all

• Become stronger

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How is Matt different from the other crew members?

• Only Matt thinks they should rescue the pilot.

• Matt is cleverer than the other crew members.

• Matt is younger than the other crew members.

• Only Matt admires and respects Captain Walken from the Aurora.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does Captain Walken first try to help the man in the gondola?

• He sends a rope down to the gondola.

• He sends Mr. Chen to rescue the man.

• He uses the Aurora's spotlight to send the man a message.

• He tried to reach the gondola with a small extendable crane.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the main problem with the davit?

• It is not shaped to carry a person.

• It is too weak to carry the gondola.

• It is stuck inside the airship's bay doors.

• It is not long enough to reach the gondola.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the main reason Captain Walken chooses Matt to go to the gondola?

• Matt is the lightest crew member.

• Matt is the most experienced crewmember.

• Matt is the first crew member who says he will do it.

• The captain knows Matt wants to prove his worthiness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

As Matt leaves the Aurora, he feels--

• sad

• calm

• afraid

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3