2/8/23 DG

The stars seemed to TWINKLE in the night sky. What does the word TWINKLE mean?

• change

• flow

• move

• sparkle

The runner was TRIUMPHANT as she crossed the finish line. What does the word TRIUMPHANT mean?

• breathless

• exhausted

• joyful

• upset

We kept the new girl COMPANY while we waited for the bus. What does the word COMPANY mean?

• arguing with

• asking about

• thinking about

• being together

The puzzle was a CHALLENGE for them to complete. What does CHALLENGE mean?

• difficult at first attempt

• fun

• simple

• too hard to completely finish

In "Firefighter Face," the speaker describes the firefighter as ____________.

• tired

• proud

• excited

• nervous

In "Miss Stone," how do the speaker's feelings change during the course of the poem?

• At the beginning she is happy, but then she is sad.

• At the beginning she is lonely, but then she is happy.

• At the beginning she is hopeful, but then she is playful.

• At the beginning she is nervous, but then she is excited.

What are unusual about the rider of Fina in "The Race?"

• She was the only girl.

• She liked to ride horses.

• She rode without a saddle

• She was the youngest rider.

Why is "The Wright Brothers" read from bottom to top?

• to remind readers of a plane taking off

• to remind readers of the risks of flying

• to remind readers that the event was unusual

• to remind readers that the Wrights were creative

Which poem most relates to kindness and friendship?

• "The Race"

• "Miss Stone"

• "Firefighter Race"

• "The Wright Brothers"

She was CURIOUS to see who would win the contest? Which word below means the same as CURIOUS?

• confused

• interested

• serious

• uninterested