From Five Weeks in a Balloon

What story is the picture in?

• The Little Prince

• Animal Fram

• Five weeks in the Balloon

• From the Earth to the Moon

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the effect of the exchange between the characters in paragraphs 28 through 33?

• Richard Kennedy's physical reactions contribute to a sense of irony.

• Samuel Ferguson's compliment makes him seem trustworthy.

• Richard Kennedy's decision to play along with the plan creates humor.

• Samuel Ferguson's decision to carry on with the plan provides foreshadowing.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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What is the main theme of 'Five Weeks in a Balloon'?

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and romance

• War and peace

• Science and technology

Who is the author of 'Five Weeks in a Balloon'?

• Jules Verne

• H.G. Wells

• Mark Twain

• Charles Dickens

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which character in 'Five Weeks in a Balloon' is the main protagonist?

• Dr. Samuel Ferguson

• Richard Kennedy

• Joe

• Captain Nemo

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the primary mode of transportation in 'Five Weeks in a Balloon'?

• Hot air balloon

• Steamship

• Train

• Horse carriage

In 'Five Weeks in a Balloon', what is the purpose of the journey?

• To explore uncharted territories in Africa

• To find a lost city

• To rescue a kidnapped scientist

• To map the Nile River

Which literary device is frequently used in 'Five Weeks in a Balloon'?

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Metaphor

• Personification

What is the setting of 'Five Weeks in a Balloon'?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

How does Jules Verne create suspense in 'Five Weeks in a Balloon'?

• By using cliffhangers at the end of chapters

• By revealing the ending at the beginning

• By focusing on character development

• By using complex vocabulary