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Multiple Choice

Why did Amelia Earhart land in a pasture in Northern Ireland instead of Paris?

• She was invited by the local farmer to visit.

• She was forced to do so, likely due to the challenging conditions.

• She wanted to surprise the people of Northern Ireland.

• Paris was experiencing bad weather, so she changed her plan.

Multiple Choice

What was the primary reason Amelia Earhart's aircraft had "little room for amenities"?

• Because the design of the Lockheed Vega was inherently small.

• Because she needed to save money on the overall weight.

• Because the space was occupied by a large amount of fuel.

• Because she was carrying special cargo for scientific research.

Multiple Choice

According to the writer, what did the experience ultimately become for the family?

• A warning to always order takeout.

• A story they preferred to forget and never mention again.

• A cherished story that held a valuable lesson.

• A reason to avoid having family dinners.

Multiple Choice

Look at this photograph from the selection. What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

• To highlight that Isabella and Soledad work together to paint rocks for their business

• To emphasize that Isabella and Soledad surprised their mother with a garden on Mother’s Day

• To highlight that Isabella and Soledad have raised money for an organization called Get In Touch

• To emphasize that Isabella and Soledad have wanted to start their own business for a long time

Multiple Choice

Which experience, as told in the three texts, was specifically described as "pivotal" for the person's future career?

• Amelia Earhart's flight across the Atlantic.

• The writer's mishap while cooking for the in-laws.

• The scientist's final experiment in doctoral research.

• Both Amelia Earhart's flight and the scientist's experiment.

Multiple Select

What two emotions did the scientist feel in quick succession when seeing the result?

• Fear and anxiety

• Disbelief and triumph

• Confusion and anger

• Sadness and relief

Multiple Choice

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.

What line in the text tells you that Max is upset it is raining?

• He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

• Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

• Thunder struck and rain poured

• Mom sighed