WorksheetsSTAAR Review "Skies Over Sweetwater"
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
Using Skies over Sweetwater answer the following:
Which event from the excerpt suggests that Byrd will resolve her conflict?
Byrd remembers that she has food she can share with the girl on the train.
Byrd discusses her book with the girl on the train.
Byrd explains why she dislikes her full name to the girl on the train.
Byrd discovers that the girl on the train is also a pilot.
What does Byrd’s explanation in paragraph 13 reveal to the reader?
Byrd and her mother have different expectations about how Byrd should live her life.
Byrd is puzzled by her mother’s motivation for giving her an elaborate name.
Byrd’s mother thinks Byrd should spend more time helping support the family.
Byrd’s mother disapproves of the nickname Byrd has given herself.
The author builds tension at the beginning of the excerpt by —
suggesting that Byrd is uncomfortable talking to people she does not know
hinting that the train trip will be lengthy
indicating that Byrd does not have the resources to live on her own
implying that Byrd has run away from home
Which event initiates the rising action of the excerpt?
The girl on the train tells Byrd that they have reached Texas
The girl on the train notices the book Byrd is reading.
Byrd is assisted by the conductor at the start of the trip.
Byrd falls asleep while reading her favorite book.
Read this sentence from paragraph 10: "When I snuck back into the kitchen a few hours later to retrieve it, the heat from the gaslight had cooked the spine, leaving a smoldering black mark." Byrd’s actions in this sentence best demonstrate her —
determination to make her mother respect her personal choices
persistence in pursuing her own interests despite the opinions of others
ability to have a positive outlook while encountering challenging circumstances
decisiveness about taking action to do what is best for her family
Read this dictionary entry: nice \ı nīs\ adj 1. kind and friendly 2. appealing or attractive 3. pleasing or satisfying 4. showing accuracy or skill. Which definition most closely matches the way the word nice is used in paragraph 11?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand that Byrd —
believes that she is prepared for her journey
wishes she could use a different form of transportation
thinks that she will not enjoy such a long train ride
is impressed by the fine features of the train’s interior
For Byrd, going to Sweetwater most likely represents —
the opportunity to be a valued member of a group
her willingness to accept more responsibilities
her desire to learn from past experiences
the chance for her to use her imagination
What is the best summary of the excerpt?
Byrd is riding on a train to Sweetwater, Texas. She meets a young woman who is traveling to the same place. Byrd shares food with the young woman, and they talk about a book they both have read.
As Byrd rides on a train to Texas, she remembers how her mother once took away her favorite book about a female pilot. Byrd meets a young woman who notices that Byrd’s book is in bad condition. They soon realize that they are both traveling to Sweetwater.
Byrd dreams of flying, but her mother does not understand and forbids Byrd from even reading about a female pilot. Byrd decides to travel to Sweetwater, Texas, to train as an air force pilot. While riding the train, she meets a young woman who understands how she feels and shares her dream.
Byrd is traveling to Sweetwater, Texas, by train. She falls asleep while reading her book, and when she awakens, a young woman explains that the train has already reached Texas. Byrd finds out that the young woman is also going to Sweetwater and is delighted to make the acquaintance of another female pilot.
The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels —
frustrated
insincere
accomplished
hopeful
Read this sentence from paragraph 18. "And before I know it, the tears start streaming down my face, and for a moment I feel like I’m watching myself from outside of my body." What does the figurative language in this sentence convey about Byrd?
She wishes she did not have to share her compartment with another passenger.
She doubts her decision to abandon her comfortable life in Iowa.
She feels overwhelmed when she meets someone who shares her interests.
She does not want to appear weak in front of a fellow pilot.
