Into the Rapids/Soaring on the Wings of Wind

In paragraph 2, the word commands means-

• A. Obey

• B. laws

• C. authority

• D. instructions

What is one message the author conveys in the story?

• Nature is powerful and can be dangerous if you’re not careful.

• It’s best to follow your instincts when something goes wrong.

• Rivers are too dangerous to be used for sports or fun.

• Don’t give up on something just because you don’t succeed the first time.

What does the narrator mean when they say that “the canyon walls rose straight up like skyscrapers” in paragraph 9?

• The walls are beautiful and intimidating.

• The walls are tall and smooth.

• The walls are steep and ridged.

• The walls are strong and supportive.

Which of the following describes how Wyatt responds when he falls into the water?

• He follows the safety instructions that Brody told the group before they went rafting.

• He panics and forgets all of the safety instructions that Brody initially gave.

• He is calm because he doesn’t realize the full extent of the danger he is in.

• He ignores all of Brody’s safety instructions and does what he has to do in order to survive.

In paragraph 1, the word method means-

• performance

• chaos

• technique

• group

Which statement identifies the main idea of the text?

• Carnes’ smart invention and Edward’s bravery contributed to the first human flying in a hot air balloon in America

• If it wasn’t for Edward’s help, Carnes would have never been able to develop the hot air balloon that made him famous.

• Edward felt pressured by the crowd to fly in Carnes’ hot air balloon, even though he was not convinced it was safe.

• Without Carnes’ and Edward’s hard work, the world would not have flight technology as we know it today.

Which sentence from the text best supports the main idea?

• “A huge crowd gathered as he launched a tethered balloon, 35 feet wide and 30 feet tall, 200 feet into the air.”

• “Carnes weighed more than 200 pounds — too heavy for the balloon. He wasn’t sure what to do.”

• “While Carnes stirred the fire in the stove, Edward stood holding the ropes, staring up into the huge balloon over his head.”

• “Ballooning was soon popular at fairs and festivals. During the Civil War, both sides used them for spying.”

Which of the following best describes Edward in the text?

• Edward was reluctant to go up in the balloon by himself at first.

• Edward was terrified to go up in the balloon, but felt that it was his duty.

• Edward was excited to gain fame by going up in the balloon.

• Edward was willing to take a risk and go up in the balloon.

Which sentence from “Soaring “on the Wings of Wind” shows that Edward felt the same way?

• The crowd roared as carnes helped climb into the basket.

• While Carnes stirred the fire in the stove, Edward stood holding the ropes, staring up into the huge balloon over his head.

• Edward smiled and tore off his hat and waved.

• With shaky legs, Edward climbed from the basket.

One similarity between Wyatt from “Into the Rapids” and Edward from “Soaring “on the Wings of Wind” is that-

• Both Wyatt and Edward participated in dangerous activities and showed bravery.

• Both Wyatt and Edward went into a rafting trip.

• Both Wyatt and Edward were not afraid to try new things.

• Both Wyatt and Edward participated in a sport contest.