In Thunder and Rain, Chincoteague Ponies Make Annual Swim

Which sentence from the article BEST supports the answer in Part A?

• "We had no idea whatsoever about the storm," said Denise Bowden, vice president of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department.

• "Thousands come from across the United States and beyond."

• "'Outside of the weather, it was a perfect swim,' she said."

• "Poppy Hendrickson-Hoersing, 10, convinced her family to fly from Oregon to see the swim."

Which sentence from the article BEST supports the idea that the swim was successful despite the weather?

• A) 'We had no idea whatsoever about the storm,' said Denise Bowden, vice president of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department.

• B) 'Thousands come from across the United States and beyond.'

• C) 'Outside of the weather, it was a perfect swim,' she said.

• D) 'Poppy Hendrickson-Hoersing, 10, convinced her family to fly from Oregon to see the swim.'

What is the main theme of the article 'In Thunder and Rain, Chincoteague Ponies Make Annual Swim'?

• A) The unpredictability of weather.

• B) The resilience of tradition.

• C) The importance of community events.

• D) The challenges of animal migration.

Which word from the article is a synonym for 'annual'?

• A) Yearly

• B) Monthly

• C) Weekly

• D) Daily

What literary device is used in the title 'In Thunder and Rain, Chincoteague Ponies Make Annual Swim'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

How does the author describe the atmosphere during the swim?

• A) Tense and chaotic

• B) Exciting and festive

• C) Calm and serene

• D) Sad and gloomy

What is the purpose of the Chincoteague Ponies' annual swim?

• A) To migrate to a new habitat

• B) To attract tourists

• C) To maintain tradition

• D) To escape predators

Which of the following sentences uses correct grammar?

• A) The ponies swims across the channel every year.

• B) Every year, the ponies swim across the channel.

• C) Every year, the ponies swam across the channel.

• D) The ponies swim across the channel every years.

What can be inferred about the community's attitude towards the swim?

• A) They are indifferent to it.

• B) They are opposed to it.

• C) They are supportive of it.

• D) They are unaware of it.

Which sentence uses the word 'perfect' as an adjective?

• A) She perfects her skills every day.

• B) The swim was perfect despite the weather.

• C) They will perfect the event next year.

• D) He perfects his routine regularly.