Vocabulary and Document Comprehension Quiz

What genre is this story?

• Informational

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

What piece of text evidence allows you to determine that this story is realistic fiction?

• if Katla erupted it would cause a lot of damage

• The family sees Gullfoss- a waterfall

• Patrick is nervous about the vacation at first but later he believes Iceland is magical.

• Thor tells the group that many movies have been filmed in Iceland

Where is the family planning to go for their trip?

• France

• Iceland

• Australia

• Japan

What does the word "briskly" mean?

• Slowly

• Quickly

• Lazily

• Quietly

What was Lucas's reaction to not flying over volcanoes?

• Slightly disappointed

• Very happy

• Extremely scared

• Indifferent

What did Patrick's dad promise?

• A safe trip

• A fun day

• A quick ride

• A big surprise

Why were several movies filmed in Iceland?

• It is cold so perfect for a winter movie

• Its unique landscape and scenery

• It's easy to get to get around by truck

What was the size of the truck's wheels compared to?

• Patrick's head

• Patrick's torso

• Patrick's foot

• Patrick's arm

How did Thor look according to the description?

• Like a sailor

• Like a mountain climber

• Like a pilot

• Like a farmer

Match up the characters actions with the correct character.

• Worried about the helicopter tour

• Lucas

• Proud of his country

• Patrick

• Excited and adventerous

• Thor