Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

From the story, we can infer that the passengers of Flight 93 were brave. What does “infer” mean?

• To guess without proof

• To figure out based on clues

• To copy word-for-word

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

If the article implies the passengers were heroes, what does “imply” mean?

• To suggest without saying directly

• To tell a joke

• To write something clearly in bold letters

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

The artist painted a picture of the Flight 93 memorial on a large canvas. What is a “canvas”?

• A type of airplane

• A heavy cloth used for painting

• A memorial wall

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The survivor said she began to faint when the smoke filled the tower. What does “faint” mean?

• To pass out or lose consciousness

• To run quickly

• To shout loudly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When someone gives you a compliment, what are they doing?

• Saying something nice about you

• Telling a scary story

• Asking you a question

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The firefighter told an anecdote about helping someone during the attack. What is an “anecdote”?

• A short personal story

• A medical cure

• A false statement

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The medicine worked as an antidote to the poison. What does “antidote” mean?

• A cure for something harmful

• A type of chemical weapon

• A written note of apology

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the story, the hijacker made a feint to trick the passengers. What does “feint” mean?

• A pretend move meant to trick someone

• A tool used by pilots

• A type of rope or knot

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read this short passage:
United Airlines Flight 93 was hijacked on September 11, 2001. Passengers made phone calls and learned that other planes had been used in attacks. They decided to fight back. At 10:02 a.m., the plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania instead of reaching its target. What can you infer about the passengers’ decision?

• They wanted to wait quietly for help

• They understood fighting back could save other lives

• They believed the hijackers would let them go free

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Todd Beamer said, “Are you guys ready? Let’s roll.” What does this quote imply about Beamer’s character?

• He was ready to lead and take action

• He wanted to sleep on the flight

• He planned to argue with the hijackers peacefully

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3