Disaster in the Sky

Which sentences from the story support the correct answer to question 5? Choose TWO.

• “. . . NASA was trying to launch missions too often to be safe.”

• “. . . everyone had agreed the cold temperatures would not be a problem for the rockets.”

• “But the engineers had noticed something troubling.”

• “. . . NASA needed to make important decisions more carefully.”

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the main theme of the story 'Disaster in the Sky'?

• Adventure

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Romance

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following words best describes the tone of 'Disaster in the Sky'?

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'Disaster in the Sky', which character trait is most evident in the protagonist?

• Bravery

• Cowardice

• Selfishness

• Indifference

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the primary conflict in 'Disaster in the Sky'?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Disaster in the Sky'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the setting of 'Disaster in the Sky'?

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

• An airplane

• A mountain range

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following best summarizes the plot of 'Disaster in the Sky'?

• A group of friends on a road trip

• A pilot facing a mid-air crisis

• A family vacation gone wrong

• A detective solving a mystery

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What lesson can be learned from 'Disaster in the Sky'?

• Always trust technology

• Nature is unpredictable

• Teamwork is essential

• Never travel alone

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which character in 'Disaster in the Sky' undergoes significant development?

• The pilot

• The co-pilot

• A passenger

• The flight attendant

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3