ELA lesson 11

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What effect were the new Americans hoping for by sending John Adams to France?

• for Adams to get out of the war zone
• for Adams' son to get out of the war zone
• for Adams to convince France to help the Americans
• for Adams to convince England to surrender to the Americans

Which word best describes the impression given by the illustration of Captain Tucker's frigate?

• celebratory
• cheerful
• humorous
• intimidating

What was the cause of Johnny's illness?

• He was seasick.
• He was sick with a virus.
• He was afraid of enemy boats.
• He was afraid of the long journey.

What did Johnny and his father assume was the cause of the flash of light?

• the storm
• enemy fire
• a malfunction in the ship
• the ship's going off course

What caused four crew members to get hurt?

• The ship was hit by lightning.
• The ship was hit by enemy fire.
• The ship was steered off course.
• The ship was hit by an enemy ship.

What animal do they catch on their journey?

• A Spanish spider
• A Portuguese Man of War
• A German greyhound
• An Italian Insect

What did Captain Tucker want to do when the ships were following them?

• Surrender
• Run away
• Fight
• Stay on course

What did the crew tell Tucker to do when the ships were following them?

• Surrender
• Run away
• Fight
• Stay on course

What was NOT an effect of the storm?

• They got blown hundreds of miles off course.
• The mast was shattered.
• Four men were injured.
• They got to France sooner.