U5L2 Reading Comprehension Quiz

Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer. An oath is a kind of

• reward.

• treasure.

• search.

• promise.

Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer. People who are friendly and talkative are

• justified.

• outgoing.

• indifferent.

• negative.

Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer. Which word fits best in this sentence? A ___ prevented ships from entering the bay.

• blockade.

• cascade.

• stockpile.

• defendant.

Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer. What does the word frigid mean in this sentence? Few people were outside because of the frigid weather.

• hot and dry.

• quickly changing.

• very cold.

• damp and windy.

Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer. Which word fits best in this sentence? The ___ of the ship was made of wood.

• jug.

• lair.

• hull.

• peat.

How did Abraham feel when he saw Walter at his home?

• uncertain

• afraid

• happy

• betrayed

Which sentence best supports your answer for the previous question about Abraham's feelings when he saw Walter at his home?

• Abraham looked at Walter and wondered whether or not he could trust him.

• Why is he here? Abraham asked himself.

• Walter did not believe his friend would betray his country like that, but he had to find out if it was true.

• He constantly felt fear, even if he did not show it.

What is the "British occupation" in the story?

• The British soldiers liked apples.

• Some troops were Hessian, not British.

• A British prison ship was in the river.

• The British Army controlled the city.

Why did Abraham take the loyalty oath?

• So he could sell more food to the British

• So the British wouldn't think he was a spy

• So he could travel without paying taxes

• So the British troops would protect him

Who are the Hessians?

• German-speaking soldiers who fought for the British

• Colonists who were loyal to England

• Special British troops who now lived in New York City