WorksheetsInterim Practice: Literary Nonfiction
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which statement BEST represents an internal conflict that Amelia faced in her childhood?
Amelia was unable to find Howland Island due to its size.
Amelia believed girls should be able to play the same sports as boys and wanted to make a change.
Amelia was confused and annoyed that she could not be herself at Grandmother Otis's house.
Amelia was almost bit by the family's dog, James.
What is the central idea of the section, "The Morning Hours?"
Amelia got lost during her search for Howland Island.
Amelia's call letters were KHAQQ.
Itasca first heard from Amelia at 2:45 AM on July 2, 1937.
The weather conditions on the day of Amelia's flight were cloudy.
Which piece of evidence BEST represents the idea that Amelia was different from other girls her age?
"They roller-skated, rode bikes, and played endless innings of baseball" (9).
"One day, Grandmother Otis caught six-year-old Amelia jumping over the wrought-iron fence that surrounded the house" (8).
"On snowy winter days, the friends liked to meet at the top of the North Second Street hill with their sleds" (10).
"From first grade on, Amelia attended Atchison's College Preparatory School" (10).
Compare "The Morning Hours" to "Baby Earhart."
What is a similarity between Amelia as a baby and an adult?
Amelia relied on others at both stages of life.
Amelia was generous at both stages of life.
Amelia was ladylike at both stages of life.
Amelia was very independent at both stages of life.
What is a theme that readers can infer from "Amelia Lost?"
Live up to the expectations that others have for you.
Follow your dreams despite the risks.
True love always perseveres through challenges.
Protect those that you care about.
What information does the report card on page 11 relay to readers?
It shows that Amelia received grades between 85-90 percent.
It highlights that Amelia earned grades between 90-95 percent.
It shares that Amelia mostly scored 98 percent or higher.
It displays the failing grades that Amelia earned over time.
Why does the author include the section "Bloomers!" at the top of page 13?
It represents yet another difference between Amelia and girls her age.
It shows that Amelia's family was not supportive of her differences.
It describes the lack of control Amelia had over her life.
It presents the family's garden blooming during the spring months.
Which of the following is the BEST objective summary of "What a Ride?"
Amelia built her own roller coaster after visiting the St. Louis World's Fair. Although it gave her a thrill of flying, Grandmother Otis made her take it down.
Amelia daringly built her own roller coaster at home. She generously invited the neighborhood kids to come help and ride it until Grandmother Otis saw it.
Amelia's family had to move to Des Moines, Iowa because of her father's job. She had to leave her friends and school behind.
Amelia frightened her grandmother with the roller coaster she built in the backyard. Amelia thought Grandmother Otis was overreacting when she took it down.
Which type of character is Amelia Earhart in Amelia Lost?
Dynamic: Amelia's character traits change over the course of the story.
Static: Amelia's character traits do not change over the course of the story.
Dynamic: Amelia's character traits do not change over the course of the story.
Static: Amelia's character traits change over the course of the story.
Based on Amelia's interactions with her friends on page 9, which word BEST describes her?
Timid
Leader
Pessimistic
Careful
