Airborn

Who is Benjamin Molloy in the story?

• A scientist studying flying creatures
• A cabin boy
• A captain of the Aurora
• An old man in a sky balloon

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What role does Matt Cruse play aboard the airship Aurora?

• Captain
• Engineer
• Navigator
• Cabin boy

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What gas is used to keep the Aurora afloat?

• Nitrogen
• Hydrogen
• Helium
• Hydrium

What was the significance of the hair ribbon found around Molloy's journal?

• It was a family heirloom
• It was a gift from a friend
• It held the journal together
• It was a marker for important pages

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What condition is Molloy's journal in when Matt and Kate find it?

• Brand new
• In perfect condition
• In poor condition
• Completely destroyed

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What did Molloy plan to do with his hot air balloon?

• Travel to the moon
• Circumnavigate the globe
• Conduct scientific experiments
• Rescue stranded travelers

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What did Molloy observe about the flying creatures he encountered during his journey?

• They were friendly and approached his balloon
• They were larger than frigate birds
• They could not fly at all
• They only appeared during the day

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What did Molloy do to manage his supplies during his journey?

• He sold them to other balloonists
• He shared them with other travelers
• He let them run out
• He kept a detailed inventory

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What did Molloy describe about the landscapes he was flying over?

• They were all deserts
• They were beautiful and varied
• They were all covered in snow
• They were mostly urban areas

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What did Molloy describe doing while traveling in his balloon?

• Fishing for food
• Taking weather readings
• Building a new balloon
• Writing a novel

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