Smokejumpers to the Rescue! Comprehension Test
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the passage about smokejumpers?
Smokejumpers are trained to fight fires using special tools and techniques.
Smokejumpers primarily focus on preventing fires from starting.
Smokejumpers are responsible for educating the public about fire safety.
Smokejumpers only work during the summer months.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What equipment do smokejumpers use?
Parachutes, fire retardant, and other firefighting tools.
Water hoses and fire extinguishers.
Axe, shovel, and chainsaw.
Helicopters and drones.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How do smokejumpers get to the fire?
By driving fire trucks to the location
By jumping out of airplanes and parachuting to the ground
By hiking through the forest
By using helicopters to reach the site
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.3.3
CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.5.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why is training important for smokejumpers?
It helps them to become better at their regular jobs.
Training is important because it prepares smokejumpers for the challenges they face when fighting fires.
It allows them to take longer breaks during missions.
It reduces the need for safety equipment.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the section called 'Practice, Practice, Practice!'?
To provide tips on how to become a smokejumper
To give examples of why becoming a smokejumper is a lot of work.
To outline the history of smokejumping
To list the physical requirements for smokejumpers
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does it mean to 'endeavor'?
To give up easily on a task.
To try very hard to do something.
To avoid taking risks.
To work without any effort.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What skills do smokejumpers need?
Parachuting, firefighting techniques, and survival
Cooking, navigation, and first aid
Climbing, swimming, and hunting
Sailing, fishing, and camping
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
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