Fireboat Comprehension

What is the setting of Fireboat?

• New York City

• Washington, D.C.

• Texas

Which of these was NOT a character from Fireboat?

• Smokey

• The Captain

• The president

Why did they ask the John J. Harvey fireboat to help extinguish fires?

• The Harvey was the only fireboat.

• They were not able to use fire trucks.

• All the fire trucks had been retired.

How did the fires start?

• Planes caught on fire and crashed into the ground.

• The buildings were bombed.

• Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers.

What was the conflict in Fireboat?

• The fireboat was used as a party boat.

• They were unable to extinguish the fires on land.

• The Harvey was awarded a certificate.

Which of these words could represent a theme of this story?

• Bravery

• Trustworthiness

• Kindness

Why do you think the author wrote this story?

• To tell a funny story.

• To show the brave acts of men and women during tragedy.

• To convince people to visit New York City.

When did this story take place?

• September 11, 2019

• September 11, 2009

• September 11, 2001

• September 13, 2001.

What is the genre of Fireboat?

• Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Non fiction

• Realistic non fiction

What is the resolution of Fireboat?

• The John J. Harvey fireboat came out of retirement to help put out fires.

• The fireboat retired and never put out fires again.

• Fireboats are no longer needed in New York City.

• Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers causing a giant fire.