Unit 3 Week 11 Journeys

What effect were the Americans hoping for by sending John Adams to France? (p. 329)

• They wanted Adams and his son to escape to safety.

• They wanted Adams to convince Russia to help America win the war.

• They wanted Adams to convince France to help the Americans.

• They wanted Adams to convince England to surrender.

What was the cause of Johnny's sickness?

• the ship's terrible smell and the rocking of the ship

• he ate spoiled food

• he was just being a big baby

• he was injured in the battle

What caused Johnny and his father to feel better on the second day of their journey? (p. 331)

• The doctor gave them medicine.

• The sea was calmer.

• The war ended.

• They got lots of sleep.

What caused the mast to shatter and four crew members to get hurt?

• The ship was hit by lightning.

• The ship was hit by a cannon ball.

• The ship was in the middle of a terrible storm.

• The ship was attacked by a kraken.

Why did the sailor keep Johnny away from the man-of-war?

• He did not want the boy to get stung.

• He did not want the boy to get killed.

• He did not want the boy to hurt the man-of-war.

• He did not want the boy to eat the crew's dinner.

Johnny had time to take French lessons because he was waiting for _________. (p. 335)

• the storm to end

• the war to be over

• the enemy ship to catch them

• the ship to be repaired

Which character trait does NOT describe Johnny?

• enthusiastic

• studious

• impatient

• curious

What does the word cramped mean in the sentence below?
There were so many boxes that the garage felt cramped.

• tired
• delicate
• irrigated
• crowded

What does the word distracted mean in the sentence below?
The boy could not study because he was distracted by the noise in the library. 

• not interested in
• had pledged an oath
• had looked for the source
• had his attention drawn away

What does the word shattered mean in the sentence below?
The vase shattered when it hit the ground.

• broke
• drove
• sparkled
• reflected