Rosie Revere, Engineer Comprehension Test

This is narrative poetry, which means that:

• it tells a story about poems

• it tells a story using descriptive words

• it tells a story using poetic structure

• it is a poem that does not rhyme or follow rules

What does Rosie Revere dream of becoming?

• scientist

• doctor

• engineer

• pilot

Where did Rosie work on her machines?

• attic

• bedroom

• garage

• basement

What profession did Rosie's favorite uncle have?

• pilot

• engineer

• professor

• zookeeper

Rosie was perplexed at her uncle’s reaction. Perplexed must mean:

• confused

• delighted

• scared

• worried

What did her great great Aunt Rosie work on in the past?

• airplanes

• racecars

• helicopters

• trucks

What is her great aunt’s one wish?

• to travel

• to become an engineer

• to fly

• to swim

What happens when Rosie tries out her flying invention?

• she flies across the neighborhood

• she gets stuck in a tree

• it never lifts off the ground

• it lifts off and then crashes

Rosie was baffled by her great aunt’s reaction. Baffled must mean:

• confused

• angered

• irritated

• saddened

According to Aunt Rosie, the only true failure can come if you:

• succeed

• win

• quit

• make a mistake