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Unit 2 Test Review

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to learn to fly?
a)
The cost of flight school was less.
b)
She knew how to speak French.
c)
Racial prejudice was less restrictive.
d)
The best instructors were in France.
2.

Women in Aviation: According to the authors, why did the United States lag behind Europe in developing a strong aviation program?

a)
There was less racial prejudice in Europe.
b)
The United States was the birthplace of flight.
c)
African-Americans went to Europe to be trained as pilots.
d)
European leaders understood the commercial and military advantages.
3.
What factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman?
a)
giving flying exhibitions.
b)
attempting to break a record.
c)
lack of safety precautions.
d)
lack of strength and presence of mind.
4.

Women in Aviation: Which statement best reveals the authors’ perspective on their topic?

a)
"American aviation was from its very beginnings marred with sexist and racist assumptions."
b)
"The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air balloons."
c)
"Though she did not fly, Katherine Wright was a major supporter of her brothers' efforts."
d)
"The strict rules and regulations that govern aviation today didn't exist during the first three decades of flying."
5.
What does it mean to inundate?
a)
to make uncomfortable
b)
to overwhelm
c)
to underestimate
d)
to create confusion
6.
restrictive policy is very
a)
detailed.
b)
liberal.
c)
old-fashioned.
d)
limiting.
7.
An exhibition is a type of
a)
performance.
b)
instruction.
c)
examination.
d)
experiment.
8.
A precaution is something done to
a)
save money.
b)
prepare for the future.
c)
avoid danger.
d)
improve performance.
9.
the author's reason for writing
a)
author's purpose
b)
precaution
c)
aeronaut 
10.

Harriet Quimby was the first

a)

African-American pilot.

b)

female to make a solo flight to France.

c)

female pilot to die.

d)

American female to earn a pilot's license.

11.

Bessie Coleman had a dream to

a)

make a solo flight around the world.

b)

open a flight school for women and African Americans.

c)

work for NASA.

d)

work as a flight mechanic.

12.

Bessie Coleman was the first African American to earn a pilot's license.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A precaution is

a)

an action taken to keep one safe.

b)

a belief that females are inferior to males.

c)

a daring flight maneuver.

d)

a type of segregation.

14.

After Bessie Coleman and Harriet Quimby died, the media reported that their deaths

a)

were due to flaws in the aeroplanes they were flying.

b)

were due to a mechanical errors.

c)

were due to the way they were trained in flight school.

d)

were due to the fact that they were women, making them inferior pilots.

15.

What factor contributed to the deaths of both Bessie Coleman and Harriet Quimby?

a)

lack of proper training as pilots

b)

lack of safety precautions

c)

little knowledge of the mechanics of their planes

d)

old age

16.

Female pilots frequently had exhibitions to

a)

practice their flying skills.

b)

impress the news media.

c)

show the world that women were just as talented as men.

d)

earn their pilots' licenses.

17.

The authors of "Women in Aviation" expressed the following belief:

a)

Early aviation was marked by sexist and racist assumptions.

b)

Women were not as talented pilots as men in the early days of aviation.

c)

The strict rules of aviation that exist today, were not in place in the early days of aviation.

d)

Although Katherine Wright was not a pilot, she was a major supporter of her brothers.

18.

The authors' purpose of "Women In Aviation" is to

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

d)

explain

19.

Author's purpose is

a)

the author's feeling or attitude.

b)

the reason that the reader is reading the article.

c)

the author's reason for writing.

d)

the main idea of the article.

20.

Informative writing

a)

is meant to convince the reader of the author's beliefs.

b)

presents mostly facts.

c)

is meant to draw the interest of the readers.

d)

provides instructions/explanation.

21.

When Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he

a)

Made another pair of wings

b)

Built a temple

c)

buried his son

d)

rejoiced in his escape

22.

What is Daedalus occupation?

a)

Blacksmith

b)

Artist

c)

Architect and inventor

d)

A bird

23.

The Flight of Icarus: Which are possible themes from the myth

a)

Practice self control and moderation

b)

Don't fly too close to the sun

c)

Don't try new things

d)

Listen to your parents advice

24.

Why did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly?

a)

He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.

b)

He thought that the winds would be too strong.

c)

He thought that the wings would not be strong enough.

d)

He thought that Icarus would be too afraid.

25.

Daedalus first knew that his fears had come true when

a)

He heard Icarus cry out to him.

b)

He felt the heat of the sun.

c)

He saw his son plunge into the sea.

d)

He saw feathers floating from the sky.

26.

What land did Daedalus name in honor of his son?

a)

Mount Olympus

b)

Icaria

c)

Crete

d)

Sicily

27.

The Flight of Icarus: What elements of this story do NOT show that this story is a myth?

a)

A father and son disagree.

b)

A father and son begin flying with homemade wings.

c)

Icarus says that from the ground they must look like gods.

d)

King Minos loves his Minotaur.

28.

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

a)

He did not know how to control his wings.

b)

He was obeying his fathers instructions.

c)

He was bewitched by a sense of freedom.

d)

He wanted to impress the shepherds and plowmen.

29.

A moderate amount of something is

a)

too little

b)

just enough

c)

very generous

d)

well-earned

30.

The Flight of Icarus: What is the setting of the story?

a)

A prison on the island of Delos.

b)

A prison on the island of Crete, Greece.

c)

A prison on the island of Icaria.

d)

A prison on Long Island.

31.

Daedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because

a)

he was too anxious.

b)

he was too slow.

c)

he was too cautious.

d)

he was too heavy.

32.

A sign that a person is experiencing anxiety might be

a)

a relaxed smile.

b)

an angry frown.

c)

sweaty palms.

d)

extreme tiredness.

33.

Why might a parent tell the story of Icarus to a child?

a)

It shows Daedalus as a strong father figure.

b)

It shows that father and son should stick together.

c)

It shows that disobedient children should get what they deserve.

d)

It shows that children should obey their parents.

34.

What does prowess mean?

a)

Intelligence

b)

Recklessness

c)

Strength

d)

Arrogance

35.

What did Daedalus mean when he said, "The king cannot imprison my mind."?

a)

His mind is free and he can imagine new possibilities for freedom.

b)

He can no longer think because he's imprisoned.

c)

His head is too large to fit in a jail cell.

d)

He may always be in prison but at least he has his imagination.

36.

What softened the wax on Icarus' wings?

a)

The water

b)

The mist from the clouds

c)

The heat from the sun

d)

The winds

37.

Something that is done in a frantic way is done

a)

hastily

b)

lovingly

c)

deliberately

d)

calmly

38.

What is Daedalus' plan for escape?

a)

He would bribe the guards to let him go.

b)

He would ask King Minos for forgiveness and pardon.

c)

He would take a boat back to his country.

d)

He would make wings and fly away.

39.

What is theme?

a)

message about life that the author expresses

b)

the time, location, and mood of a story

c)

sequence of events

d)

the main events

40.
In "Thank you, Ma'm", how does Mrs. Jones meet Roger?
a)
at school career day
b)
at a church social
c)
when she tries to break up a street fight between Roger and his friend
d)
when he tries to steal her purse
41.
Which of the following words best describes Mrs. Jones's reaction to being surprised by Roger?
a)
delight
b)
confusion
c)
fear
d)
anger
42.
What reason does Roger give for his action?
a)
He is out for kicks.
b)
He wants a new bicycle.
c)
He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.
d)
He needs lunch money for school.
43.
What do these lines show about Roger? "Ain't you got nobody to tell you to wash your face?" "No'm," said the boy.
a)
He is shy.
b)
He is neglected at home.
c)
He has trouble telling the truth.
d)
He has a good sense of humor.
44.
What do these lines indicate about Mrs. Jones? Then it [Roger's face] will get washed this evening, said the large woman starting up the street, dragging the boy behind her.
a)
She is a stickler for cleanliness.
b)
She is a bossy woman.
c)
She is concerned about Roger.
d)
She is a professional psychic.
45.
What does Mrs. Jones do when the boy struggles to get away?
a)
She jerks him around in front of her, wrestles him with one arm, and drags him up the street.
b)
She shouts very loudly for help, frightening the boy into staying at her side.
c)
She warns him that she will call the police and that they will track him down.
d)
She hits him over the head and knocks him to the ground.
46.
After Mrs. Jones tells Roger that he could simply have asked for the shoes, "the boy looked at her. There was a long pause. A very long pause." What does this pause show about Roger?
a)
He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.
b)
He is growing ever more suspicious of her.
c)
He is so unused to washing his face that he forgets to dry it.
d)
He is waiting for the right moment to run out of the house.
47.
Which of the following best captures the theme of "Thank You, M'am"?
a)
Old people are so lonely that they will seek company even from those that try to harm them.
b)
Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust.
c)
If you're going to steal, don't get caught.
d)
The city streets are full of dangers for young and old alike.
48.

In “Thank You, M’am,” what two words best describe Mrs. Jones?

a)

Dismissive

b)

Generous

c)

Mean

d)

Rich

e)

Outspoken

49.

In “Thank You, M’am,” why does Roger decide to wash his face rather than run away in paragraph 25?

a)

He wants her to give him dinner.

b)

He wants her to think well of him.

c)

He is afraid she will call the police.

d)

He is waiting for a chance to steal her purse.

50.

What is the setting of the "Thank You M'am"?

a)

The story takes place in Harlem, New York in 1990.

b)

The story is set in the future.

c)

The story is set outside, late in the night around 11pm.

d)

The story takes place in an alley.

51.

Which character traits best describe Mrs. Jones in the story?

a)

Observant and compassionate.

b)

Accomplished and skillful.

c)

Sharp and indecisive.

d)

Foolish and impulsive.

52.

To cause to feel uncomfortable

a)

embarrass

b)

suede

c)

mistrust

d)

latch

53.

Something that is empty

a)

embarrass

b)

suede

c)

barren

d)

latch

54.

Soft and fuzzy leather

a)

embarrass

b)

suede

c)

barren

d)

latch

55.

To lack trust

a)

embarrass

b)

suede

c)

barren

d)

mistrust

56.

To hold on to or get a hold of something

a)

latch

b)

suede

c)

barren

d)

mistrust

57.

To give or contribute something

a)

latch

b)

donate

c)

barren

d)

mistrust

58.

Travel to and from a place

a)

donate

b)

conversation

c)

commute

d)

reliable

59.

To give or contribute something

a)

absolute

b)

donate

c)

interaction

d)

mistrust

60.

A person or object that can be trusted or depended on

a)

reliable

b)

commute

c)

interaction

d)

mistrust

61.

When people have a conversation or discussion

a)

reliable

b)

commute

c)

interaction

d)

mistrust

62.

Something that is complete or total; without limits

a)

reliable

b)

absolute

c)

interaction

d)

mistrust

63.

Why is the officer concerned about Jourdan walking outside?

a)

The boy looks homeless.

b)

The officer wants to get home to his family.

c)

The boy is running from someone.

d)

It is very late at night.

64.

What did Jourdan think when the officer stopped him?

a)

"Should I run?"

b)

"I hate the cops!!!"

c)

"Did I do anything wrong?"

d)

"Should I lie to the officer?"

65.

Where was Jourdan heading when the officer saw him?

a)

To his parent's house.

b)

To the store.

c)

To work.

d)

To a party.

66.

How long was Jourdan's walk to work?

a)

Less than 1 hour.

b)

More than 2 hours.

c)

3 Hours one way.

d)

20 minutes.

67.

Why did Jourdan walk to work?

a)

It was close to his house.

b)

His parents made him walk.

c)

He loved walking everywhere.

d)

His car broke down.

68.

Who did the officer speak to about Jourdan?

a)

shift supervisor

b)

his wife

c)

Jourdan's parents

d)

his dog

69.

What did the police officer decide to get for Jourdan?

a)

a car

b)

bus pass

c)

a bike

d)

a skateboard

70.

Where did the officer take the gift to give to Jourdan?

a)

his school

b)

his parent's house

c)

through Amazon

d)

his job

71.

What special thing did the officer do for Jourdan at the end of the article?

a)

Took him to jail.

b)

Paid for his college.

c)

Took him on a ride-along.

d)

Presented him with an award.

72.

A man is struggling to continue running a marathon and is trying to find the will power to continue. Is this an external or an internal conflict?

a)

External

b)

Internal

73.

A man is fighting a bear. Is this external or internal conflict?

a)

External

b)

Internal

74.

Which of the following provides the BEST definition of conflict?

a)

The problem or obstacle that must be solved or overcome by the character.

b)

Conflict that happens inside a character, usually in his/her mind.

c)

The event or events that wrap the story up.

d)

The highest point of tension in the story. The thing the character needs to deal with.

75.

What is the difference between internal conflict and external conflict?

a)

Internal conflict happens inside a person and external conflict happens outside a person.

b)

Internal conflict happens outside a person and external happens inside a person.

c)

Internal and external conflict are the same and happen inside a person.

d)

Internal and external conflict are the same and happen outside a person.

76.
Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Mrs. Loveday was happy Kentucky won the football game.
b)
Mrs. Loveday leaped up and shrieked with joy when Kentucky won the football game.
c)
Mrs. Loveday watched the football game.
d)
Mrs. Loveday ate nachos while watching the football game.
77.
Characterization is the way an author reveals what a character is like and how the character changes throughout the story.
a)
true
b)
 false
c)
sometimes true
d)
There is no such thing as characterization.
78.
Which of the following words could be a character trait?
a)
sunny
b)
windy
c)
clever
d)
clear
79.

The author tells the reader about a character's personality

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

80.

The author shows the reader about a character's personality

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

81.

Uncle Jon smells bad and wears old clothes.

Does this sentence use direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

82.

Kevin texted back his friends, “ Yeah, I will be right over to the field as soon as I finish my algebra problems.”

Does this sentence use direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

83.

Dylan was bored.

Does this sentence use direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

84.

Whenever Martha is around a lot of people, she gets very quiet and finds it hard to start conversation.

Does this sentence use direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

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