
Going Solo Amplify
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Passage: Going Solo, "The Battle of Athens- the Twentieth of April."
paragraphs 18-24
Mark whether the detail from paragraph 18 supports or doesn't support the idea that the formation leader is a strong, experienced pilot.
"Flight Lieutenant Pattle, the ace of aces..."
Supports
Doesn't Support
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Passage: Going Solo, "The Battle of Athens- the Twentieth of April."
paragraphs 18-24
Mark whether the detail from paragraph 18 supports or doesn't support the idea that the formation leader is a strong, experienced pilot.
"...he led us one hell of a dance around the skies above the city."
Supports
Doesn't Support
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Passage: Going Solo, "The Battle of Athens- the Twentieth of April."
paragraphs 18-24
Mark whether the detail from paragraph 18 supports or doesn't support the idea that the formation leader is a strong, experienced pilot.
"They came down on us from high above, not only 109s but also the twin-engined 110s."
Supports
Doesn't Support
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Passage: Going Solo, "The Battle of Athens- the Twentieth of April."
paragraphs 18-24
Mark whether the detail from paragraph 18 supports or doesn't support the idea that the formation leader is a strong, experienced pilot.
"We broke formation and now it was every man for himself."
Supports
Doesn't Support
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Passage: Going Solo, "The Battle of Athens-the Twentieth of April."
paragraphs 18-24
What role does the description of the Hurricane in paragraphs 19-20 play in the story?
It shows how World War II planes were inadequate, which is the purpose of Dahl's story.
It helps the reader better understand what Dahl went through in the Battle of Athens.
It supports the theory that Dahl was the best pilot and wanted to be the formation leader.
It illustrates the similarities between Hurricane planes and hurricane storms.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Passage: Going Solo, "The Battle of Athens- the Twentieth of April."
paragraphs 18-24
Read this sentence from paragraph 18:
"On that morning of 20 April, Flight Lieutenant Pattle, the ace of aces, who was leading our formation of twelve Hurricanes over Athens, was evidently assuming that we could fly as brilliantly as he could, and he led us one hell of a dance around the skies above the city."
Based on this sentence, what does the author believe about Flight Lieutenant Pattle?
He is reckless in his leadership of lesser skilled pilots.
His patience and skills are what make him a great leader.
He is showing off in front of the German fleet.
His lack of leadership makes him nervous to fly.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Passage: Going Solo, "The Battle of Athens- the Twentieth of April."
paragraphs 18-24
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of paragraph 20?
To explain how the ground-crew prepares a Hurricane plane for war.
To describe the feeling of flying a Hurricane in a dog-fight.
To indicate the author's hesitance in using the Hurricane's guns.
To demonstrate the difficulty of flying a Hurricane into battle.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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