"The Flaming Sky" quiz

How did Werner feel about getting a job on the Hindenburg?

• sad

• lucky

• angry

• scared

How was the Hindenburg different from other Zeppelins?

• it had no wings

• It carried passengers

• It was bigger and faster.

• It flew closer to the groung

What filled up most of the space inside the Hindenburg?

• water tanks

• fancy cabins

• two football fields

• bags of hydrogen gas

What do experts think caused the explosion?

• a terrible storm

• a burst water tank

• a hydrogen gas leak

• a broken glass window

When did the the explosion take place on the Hindenburg?

• at the start of the trip.

• while flying over northern Europe

• while flying over the ocean

• at the end of the trip

Why did Werner survive the explosion?

• He was hiding in a cabin

• The zeppelin wasn't far from the ground when he jumped.

• The zeppelin was sprayed with water.

• He was holding onto a landing rope.

What were some important moments in Werner Franz's Life?

The "Flaming Sky" is mainly about _____?

• how zeppelins were invented

• the Hindenburg's final journey

• Adolf Hitler

• problems with ocean liners in the 1930's

Why did Werner Franz leave school when he was just 13 years old?

• He disliked school

• He needed to earn money to help his family.

• He believed he would get a better education by working on the Hindenburg

• He wanted the chance to fly on a zeppelin

Which phrase from the story supports the answer to question 9 (the question you just answered)?

• "He had a job on the greatest passenger aircraft ever built..."

• "In America, the Hindenburg was more beloved than any president or movie star..."

• "Werner would gaze out his window hoping for a glimpse of the Hindenburg."

• "In 1936, Werner left school at the age of 13 to find work to help his family."