Assess: "Vanished" (HL)

On page 5, author Mackenzie Carro 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.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which text structure does Carro use in the section “Starting to Worry”?

• compare and contrast

• description

• problem and solution

• sequence of events

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

On page 6, Carro writes “In the early 20th century, many considered the idea of a female pilot to be ridiculous.” Which section helps readers understand why?

• the sidebar “The Time”

• the sidebar “The Fame”

• the section “New Clues”

• the section “Starting to Worry”

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

On page 8, Carro writes that “there was a laundry list 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.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4