WorksheetsVanished
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 48mins
What does the word navigator mean in the sentence “Earhart was traveling with a navigator . . . who helped her find her way as she flew”?
someone who flies planes
someone who fixes planes
someone who calls for help
someone who guides trips
According to the map on page 6, Earhart vanished closest to which continent?
Australia
South America
Africa
North America
What was special about Earhart's flight?
It was the first flight made by a woman.
It would have been the first flight around the world.
It would have been the first flight around the world by a woman.
It was meant to be Earhart's final flight before she changed jobs.
Which sentence from the story supports what was special about Earhart's flight?
"In a few days, she'd be back home in the United States."
"When Earhart set off to fly around the world, only a few pilots had done it before --- and they had all been men."
"In the coming years, she set many records. "
"...women were not taken seriously as pilots."
Most experts believe Earhart ___________.
was a spy.
crashed into the ocean.
became a prisoner.
died on an island.
What does the section "New Clues" add to the article?
It provides new information about Earhart's flight.
It shares recent plans to search for Earhart's plane.
It explains what different groups think happened to Earhart.
It describes Earhart and her journey.
Which is a theme(lesson) of "Vanished"? CHOOSE 2 ANSWERS.
Everything is found eventually.
Things can go wrong despite good preparation.
One person's determination can captivate the world.
Following most dreams comes without risk.
Which sentence from the story support the themes (lessons) of "Vanished"?
"Her life was full of glamour and adventure."
"Today, flying over an ocean may not seem like a big deal."
"Luckily, Earhart had help from a U.S. Coast Guard ship, the Itasca."
"...it seemed as though the whole world were cheering her on."
Explain why Earhart's flight was important during her time in history. Use details from the story to support your answer.
In your opinion, could Earhart's disappearance have been prevented? Use details from the story to support your answer.
