Chapter 6 When I Fell from the Sky

Who is Werner Herzog and how was he associated with Julianne?

• Werner Herzog was a fellow scientist of her father's who tried to get on the same plane Julianne boarded .

• Werner Herzog was a film director who tried to get on the same plane Julianne boarded .

• Werner Herzog was a pilot who tried to get on the same plane Julianne boarded .

• Werner Herzog was a good friend who tried to get on the same plane Julianne boarded .

What was Juliane's first impression of the L-188A Electra LANZA plane she boarded? (More than one answer)

• Juliane thought is was magnificent.

• She thought it looked brand new.

• She thinks it looks old and broken down.

• She thinks it looks like it won't fly very far.

What did Juliane find out later about the plane they boarded? ( more than one answer)

• The plane was brand new and made by Lockheed.

• The plane was designed for dry desert regions.

• The plane was constructed from spare parts from other airplanes.

• The plane was taken out of service years ago.

Who was the plane named after?

• The plane was named after Mateo Pumacahua, a famous athlete.

• The plane was named after Mateo Pumacahua, a famous movie star.

• The plane was named after Mateo Pumacahua, a national war hero.

• The plane was named after Mateo Pumacahua, a famous pilot.

How did Juliane's mother feel about flying?

• She thinks it is wonderful they patterned a plane after a bird.

• She thinks flying in airplanes is extremely safe.

• She thinks it is unnatural that a bird made of metal takes off into the air.

• She thinks that flying is the worst way to travel and it does not save you any time.

Why does Juliane's mother see plane flights from a different standpoint? (more than one answer)

• Her entire family was killed in a plane crash.

• A friend of hers flew who had never flown before and crashed. This was an omen for Juliane's mother.

• Her father died in a plane crash.

• On her flight to the United States the plane engine malfunctioned.

An aquintance of Juiane's mother, Cuzco, would never fly until one day he changed his mind, what happened?

• Cuzco's plane crashed and he was killed.

• Cuzco was shocked at how safe and easy the plane flight was.

• Cuzco safely flew for the fist time and was so proud of himself.

• Cuzco backed out at the last minute and never took the flight.

How was Juliane naive about her plane flight she took with her classmates?

• When there was air turbulence Juliane never suspected how well the plane could still fly.

• When there was air turbulence Juliane got excited about it.

• When there was air turbulence Juliane suspected something good could happen.

• When there was air turbulence Juliane never suspected something bad could happen

How does the pilot respond to the storm?

• He radios the airport to tell them they are in trouble.

• He avoids the storm and tries to go around.

• He flies directly into the storm.

• He reassures the passengers it will be okay.

What happened to Juliane after she saw the flash of lightening on the right wing? ( more than one answer)

• She was blinded by the blazing light.

• She could not tell whether it was lightning or an explosion.

• She heard her mother say, " Now it is all over."

• She felt herself go unconscious