Reading Comprehension Quiz

What caused the room to grow dark according to the passage?

• It was nighttime.

• A shadow fell across the kitchen.

• The lights in the kitchen went out.

• The curtains were closed.

What was Benny's initial reaction to seeing the object outside?

• He thought it was an aerostat.

• He was scared and hid under the table.

• He thought it looked like a big balloon.

• He immediately knew it was a hot air balloon.

What did Henry identify the object as?

• A big balloon

• An aerostat

• A shadow

• A kite

What did Henry tell Benny to do at the end of the passage?

• To come back inside

• To paint with Violet

• To grab the ropes

• To close the cookbook

What did Jessie do when she was afraid someone was hurt?

• She laughed.

• She ran toward the balloon.

• She gasped and put her hands over her eyes.

• She asked if everyone was all right.

What did Henry do as the balloon was collapsing?

• He instructed everyone to hold on tight.

• He caught hold of a line at its crown.

• He extended his hand to introduce himself.

• He laughed with the young man and woman.

How did the young woman respond to Jessie's concern?

• She thanked Jessie and said they were fine.

• She ignored Jessie.

• She asked Jessie for help.

• She introduced herself as Violet.

What is Henry's full name?

• Henry Alden.

• Henry James.

• Henry Jessie.

• Henry James Alden.

What is the name of the woman who shook Henry's hand?

• Violet

• Benny

• Sky Blair

• Matt Farber

What unusual thing did Sky Blair's parents do?

• They named her after the sky.

• They taught her how to fly.

• They introduced her to Henry.

• They landed on a lawn.