"The Pigeon Hero of World War I"

Which statement about World War I is true?

• It was a war in which Americans fought against the French.

• It involved many countries and left many people dead.

• It was less destructive than previous wars.

• It took place in a few key locations.

The section header "Incredible Powers" refers to carrier pigeons because they...

• fly slowly and carefully

• can take messages to many different places.

• can find their home nest, even when it's far away.

• can read and write messages.

Which phrase from the story supports the answer to question 2?

• "...some can fly up to 90 miles per hour."

• "...pigeons can be trained to recognize letters and words."

• "....their ability to return to their home nest...."

• "...they could only be used to send messages one way."

A rampant disease is one that is_____.

• mild

• contained

• severe

• uncontrollable

Which word best describes Whittlesey's soldiers when they were under attack?

• mighty

• desperate

• fearless

• refreshed

Which line from the article supports the answer to question 5?

• "Whittlesey had been ordered to lead his troops in an attack on the Germans...."

• "Whittlesey's men marched onto the path of a large German force.

• "...they were low on ammunition, badly outnumbered, and exhausted."

• "...American planes appeared overhead. Whittlesey's men cheered."

The author creates suspense in the section about Cher Ami's flight by describing....

• the sound of the battlefield.

• how Cher Ami got shot repeatedly but kept going.

• what other pigeons did.

• the medal Cher Ami received.

Which conclusion about World War I can you draw from the article?

• soldiers faced many challenges and horrors.

• new technologies made fighting safer and easier.

• Only humans were affected by the battles.

• There were many ways to communicate during battles in the war.