Smokejumpers to the Rescue! Comprehension Test

The passage says that a line attached to the plane helps open the parachute. What does the word attached mean?

• took

• joined

• tugged

• dragged

Why are smokejumpers called to put out a fire?

• It is easier for them to put out a fire.

• It is often safer for them to fight a fire.

• They are able to use fewer people to put out a fire.

• They are able to get to the fire quicker than other firefighters.

 How does a firebreak help to stop a fire?

• It creates a space for smokejumpers to land.

• It opens up the forest so the fire truck can get to the fire.

• It helps pilots see where they need to drop supplies.

•  It takes away the trees and branches a fire needs to keep burning.

How does the author organize the section called “Practice, Practice, Practice!”?

• by explaining how smokejumpers put out fires

• by arguing why people should train to become smokejumpers

• by giving examples of why becoming a smokejumper is a lot of work

•  by describing the steps smokejumpers take to pack their parachute in a bag

Which best tells the main idea of the passage?

• Smokejumpers work hard using their special training and tools to fight fires.

• Smokejumpers need special equipment such as parachutes to do their job.

• Smokejumpers live in areas where a lot of fires happen.

• Smokejumpers take airplanes to get to fires.

very careful and often fearful

• fearlessness

• endeavor

• timid

• strenuous

takes great effort or a lot of energy

• timid

• strenuous

• aspire

• endeavor

Do you _____ to be a doctor?

• aspire

• timid

• confidence

• fearlessness

The girl found out that it takes _____ to sing in front of a large group of people.

• aspire

• strenuous

• confidence

• timid

try very hard to do something

• fearlessness

• endeavor