Flying Blind:ReadWorks

Who is Ed Kierzwinski?

• a 911 operator
• a helicopter pilot hired by Air Medical
• a State Trooper helicopter pilot
• a car accident victim

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

• It is early evening in the state of Ohio at a hospital.
• It is mid-afternoon in the state of Ohio during a nice, sunny day.
• It is night in the state of Ohio as a storm gets stronger.
• It is night in the state of Ohio as a storm clears.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following statements most strongly supports the conclusion that Kierzwinski did not think Dale Domer was an excellent helicopter pilot?

• Dale Domer is flying to the base in Tipp City during the storm.
• Domer had a fake Southern accent and coltish arrogance.
• Dale Domer is a pilot who hired onto Air Medical when the private company opened its first base two years ago.
• Domer was a perfect hire for the guys who own Air Medical, whom Kierzwinski secretly considers a couple of halfwit cowboys.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

When Kierzwinski hears that Domer and his crew are flying their helicopter in the stormy weather, Kierzwinski says, “Well if they can fly in this stuff, we sure can.”
Based on this statement what is the best description of the relationship between Kierzwinski and Domer?

• respectful
• competitive
• full of hate
• friendly

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is this story mainly about?

• what happens when State Trooper Kierzwinski responds to an accident during a dangerous storm
• why Ed Kierzwinski dislikes Dale Domer and the guys who own Air Medical
• the advantages of operating a helicopter in good weather conditions
• what happens when there is tension between two helicopter pilots who are hired at different companies

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The author ends the story with the following sentence: “This is Dayton Tower. Please be advised that all air traffic is suspended until further—”
By using this style of ending the author wants to leave the reader in

• tears
• suspense
• anger
• a satisfied mood

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below.
Kierzwinski does not see the power line until the last possible moment; _________ he ends up hooking the power line with his helicopter skids.

• because
• therefore
• however
• but

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8