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Lesson 16 - Riding Freedom Comprehension and Vocab

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word escorted mean in the sentence below?

Grandpa escorted Ella to the Father Daughter Dance because Ella's dad was out of town.

a)

accepting

b)

depended on

c)

guided or accompanied by

d)

speak or write in support of something

2.

What does the word swelled mean in the sentence below?

His heart swelled with pride as he watched his daughter collect her prize.

a)

good enough for something

b)

accepting

c)

got larger

d)

a set of circumstances

3.

What does the word churning mean in the sentence below?

The churning wind knocked over the garbage can and blew the lid down the street.

a)

got larger

b)

depended on

c)

guided or accompanied by

d)

vigorously (quickly) mixing or stirring

4.

What does the word worthy mean in the sentence below?

We support the local animal shelter because we feel it is a worthy cause.

a)

good enough for something

b)

earn something

c)

accepting

d)

speak or write in support of something

5.

What does the word defended mean in the sentence below?

Joe's dog defended him from the strangers by barking at anyone who came near.

a)

depended on

b)

people's opinions about something or someone

c)

speak, act or write in support of something or someone

d)

vigorously stirring or mixing

6.

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

"What an unlucky ______________," said Dad. "Our flight has been canceled because of the snow storm."

a)

reputation

b)

situation

c)

escorted

d)

satisfied

7.

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

"Zack did ___________ to win," said Tyler. "He worked very hard on that science project."

a)

relied

b)

worthy

c)

satisfied

d)

deserve

8.

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

I missed two words on my spelling test, but I am still ________ with my grade.

a)

swelled

b)

satisfied

c)

defended

d)

escorted

9.

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

Samantha _________ on her sister to go on the rollercoaster with her; she was too scared to go alone.

a)

relied

b)

defended

c)

escorted

d)

swelled

10.

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

The substitute teacher has a ____________ for being kind, but strict.

a)

worthy

b)

deserve

c)

reputation

d)

churning

11.

In the passage, why does Charlotte have to disguise her identity?

a)

In the early 1900s, girls were expected to be quiet and shy

b)

In the mid-1800's, most girls were not allowed to have jobs

c)

In the late 1900's, runaways could arrested and sent to jail

12.

How is Charlotte DIFFERENT from other coach drivers?

a)

She drives a smaller team.

b)

She is young and afraid to drive in the rain.

c)

She is a female and blind in one eye.

13.

How is Charlotte's driving DIFFERENT from James's driving?

a)

James never drives in a storm. Charlotte drives in the storm.

b)

James drives by sight. Charlotte drives by smell and hearing.

c)

James drives passengers across rivers. Charlotte makes them get off.

14.

Which of these sentences from the passage is an example of personification?

a)

"Thunder growled nearby."

b)

"She knew those things by heart."

c)

"Charlotte had been proving herself her whole life and she wasn't about to stop now."

15.

What do both Charlotte and James know at the beginning of the story?

a)

that Charlotte is too young to drive coach

b)

that Charlotte will be accepted by the passengers

c)

that Charlotte has a good reputation as a good driver

16.

How is one passenger DIFFERENT from all the others?

a)

He has too much luggage.

b)

He wants to help Charlotte drive.

c)

He refuses to get out at the bridge.

17.

How does what happened on the bridge compare to what Charlotte thought would happen?

a)

The bride collapses as Charlotte feared it would.

b)

The horses stay calm and Charlotte knew they would.

c)

Charlotte is surprised by the lightning and thunder.

18.

Which detail shows that this passage is set long ago in the past?

a)

Charlotte moves to California.

b)

The travelers use stagecoaches.

c)

The river washes out the bridge.

19.

What is the genre of the story "Riding Freedom?"

a)

Realistic Fiction

b)

Historical Fiction

c)

Informational Text

20.

What is the best trait to tell what kind of person Charlotte is?

a)

determined

b)

not responsible

c)

nice