Behind the Scenes Section 1 Review

In "The People Could Fly", what special ability did some of the people from Africa have?

• The ability to communicate with animals.
• The ability to turn invisible.
• The ability to fly.
• The ability to breathe underwater.

In "The People Could Fly" what was special about Toby and Sarah?

• Toby and Sarah were animals.
• Toby and Sarah were siblings.
• Toby and Sarah could fly.
• Toby and Sarah lived in a different world.

In "The People Could Fly", how exactly was the Master described by the author?

• The Master is described as a misunderstood figure.
• The Master is portrayed as kind and benevolent.
• The Master is depicted as a wise and fair leader.
• The Master is described as cruel and oppressive.

In "The People Could Fly", what did the Overseer call the Sarah's baby?

• a "thing"

• a little girl
• a little child
• a little slave

In "The People Could Fly", what did the Overseer call Sarah after she fell on the ground?

• a black cow

• a foolish girl
• a worthless slave
• a clumsy fool

In "The People Could Fly", what happened to Sarah after Toby said the magic words?

• Sarah lost her ability to speak.
• Sarah turned into a bird.
• Sarah fell asleep immediately.
• Sarah was able to fly.

In "The People Could Fly", where did the narrator say the slaves flew away to?

• They flew to the mountains.
• They flew to the ocean.
• They flew to another plantation.
• They flew away to freedom.

In "The People Could Fly", how did the narrator describe the slaves flying away?

• The narrator depicted the slaves as falling into despair and hopelessness.
• The narrator said the slaves were dreaming of freedom while asleep.
• The narrator described the slaves as being trapped in a storm.
• The narrator described the slaves flying away as a miraculous act of liberation, rising into the sky and leaving their chains behind.

In "The People Could Fly", what is the author's tone about the Master and Overseer?

• The author's tone is critical and negative.
• The author's tone is celebratory and joyful.
• The author's tone is indifferent and neutral.
• The author's tone is supportive and positive.

In "The People Could Fly", what is the author's tone about Toby, Sarah, and the others who could fly?

• The author's tone is hopeful and resilient.
• The author's tone is indifferent and detached.
• The author's tone is pessimistic and cynical.
• The author's tone is critical and harsh.