WorksheetsUnit 6 Week 2 Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the author’s purpose in the first paragraph?
to entertain readers with an adventure story
to explain how dangerous river travel can be
to persuade readers to visit the Colorado River
to provide background for John Wesley Powell’s journey
The author includes the map to —
persuade readers to explore the Grand Canyon.
inform readers about the route that Powell took.
entertain readers with scenes from Powell’s trip.
explain to readers how maps were used in the 1800s.
On June 7, what happens when one boat misses a signal?
Major Powell loses an arm.
The crew loses some food.
The crew must climb steep cliffs.
Major Powell enters the Grand Canyon.
Which of these events is related to the naming of Separation Rapid?
The men carry their boats and supplies.
Three of Powell’s men leave to climb steep cliffs.
Most of the crew’s food is spoiled by high temperatures.
Calm waters carry the explorers out of the Grand Canyon.
Vocabulary 1: What does key mean in this sentence?
We use a key to find places to visit on our trip.
the answer to a question
the most important idea
a way to unlock a door
a guide to a map
Vocabulary 2: What does trade mean in this sentence?
Many settlers and Native Americans would trade tools for food.
related to a business
give and get
a skill
a job
Vocabulary 3: What does file mean in this sentence?
He will file the paperwork in the drawer.
a folder
rub smooth
put in place
a thin, rough board
Vocabulary 4: What does space mean in this sentence?
Write your first and last name in the space.
a blank line
a place to park a car
the place around Earth
the area between things
Writing, Revising, & Editing: Choose the answer that goes in Blank 1.
myself
yourself
ourselves
Writing, Revising, & Editing: Choose the answer that goes in Blank 2.
They
Them
Themselves
Writing, Revising, & Editing: Choose the answer that goes in Blank 3.
ourselves
yourselves
themselves
Writing, Revising, & Editing: Choose the answer that goes in Blank 4.
I
me
myself
Writing, Revising, & Editing: Choose the answer that goes in Blank 5.
myself
ourselves
themselves
Writing, Revising, & Editing: Choose the answer that goes in Blank 6.
itself
its
it
Writing, Revising, & Editing: Choose the answer that goes in Blank 7.
he
him
himself
Writing, Revising, & Editing: Choose the answer that goes in Blank 8.
myself
himself
herself
