"Vanished" Quiz

On page 5, the author writes “But then, early on the morning of July 2, something went terribly wrong.” This line shifts the mood of the introduction from -

• tense to tranquil.

• calm to energetic.

• exciting to suspenseful.

• tragic to cheerful.

Which organizational pattern does the author use in the section

“Starting to Worry”?

• compare and contrast

• process

• problem and solution

• sequential/chronological

Which statement best describes the public’s attitude toward Amelia Earhart?

• They worried about her and thought she was taking too many risks.

• They judged her for not acting as women were expected to at the time.

• They admired her and were fascinated by her adventures.

• They showed little interest in her until after her disappearance

Which lines best support the answer to question 3? Choose TWO answers.

• “It was said that a woman could never fly as well as a man.” (p. 6)

• “When news of Earhart’s disappearance broke, Americans were devastated.” (p. 8)

• “Instead of being called aviators, female pilots were given demeaning nicknames like ‘ladybirds’ or ‘sweethearts of the air.’” (p. 6)

• “Children begged their parents to go to parades held in her honor.” (p. 7)

The main purpose of the sidebar “The Time” is to

help readers understand -

• voting laws in the United States.

• why flying over the ocean was so difficult.

• the challenges women faced in Earhart’s day.

• when Earhart received her pilot’s license.

On page 8, the author writes that “there was a laundrylist of things women weren’t allowed to do.” Based on context clues, laundry list means -

• an incomplete list.

• a long list.

• a short list.

• an old list.