Quiz on 'Words with Wings'

Who is the author of "Persistent" from Words with Wings?

• J.K. Rowling

• Nikki Grimes

• Roald Dahl

• Suzanne Collins

What does the teacher notice about Gabby?

• She is very happy

• She is not paying attention

• She is not happy

• She is always late

What does Gabby miss according to the poem?

• Playing sports

• Daydreaming

• Reading books

• Watching TV

Who tells Gabby that dreams are great things?

• Her mom

• Her friend

• Mr. Spicer

• Her brother

What example does Mr. Spicer use to explain the importance of dreams?

• Albert Einstein

• The Wright brothers

• Thomas Edison

• Leonardo da Vinci

What invention is mentioned in relation to the Wright brothers?

• Telephone

• Light bulb

• Airplanes

• Computers

What is the setting time period of "Persistent"?

• Early 1900s

• Late 1800s

• Mid 1900s

• Early 2000s

What does Gabby give away with her sigh?

• Her happiness

• Her excitement

• Her sadness

• Her anger

What did Emmaline consider the perfect place for an experiment with flight?

• A rocky mountain

• A smooth grassland

• A sandy beach

• A dense forest

What did Sir George Cayley build in 1849?

• A model glider

• A full-sized flying machine

• A wind tunnel

• A bird's wing model