Triangle of Fear (Critical Reading Series)

Flight 19 was

• a scheduled commercial flight.

• a routine Army training mission.

• canceled because of poor weather.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Lieutenant Charles Taylor was

• an experienced pilot.

• a student pilot.

• familiar with the Bermuda Triangle.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The control tower told Taylor to

• "head due west."

• "head due east."

• "head 225 miles northeast.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The Martin Mariner was

• an island in the Florida Keys.

• a flying boat.

• a steamship.

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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

The flying boat was known for

• its excellent safety record.

• having superior night radar.

• being a "flying gas tank."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2