WorksheetsThe Twenty One Balloons Ch 5 & 6 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the name of the mountain that erupts at the end of the story, as mentioned in the Introduction?
Mt. St. Helens
Vesuvius
Krakatoa
Mt. Bachelor
Why did Professor Sherman have to remain a permanent guest on the Island of Krakatoa?
He had witnessed a horrible crime and could never tell about it.
He knew about the diamond mines and the inhabitants.
The volcano erupting stranded him on the island.
His balloon was ruined so he was unable to ever leave the island.
What are "ducks" when talking about fashion?
Hat
Shoes
Pants
Socks
What is the island's "rarest treasure," according to Mr. F?
The massive volcano, Krakatoa
A vast network of underwater caves
The settlement of people living on Krakatoa
A mine full of perfect, pure diamonds
Define "desolate" from this sentence fragment, checking ALL that apply: "this seemingly desolate volcanic island."
Deserted
Populated
No one there
Burnt
What was the island that Professor Sherman landed on?
Bora Bora
Hawaii
Krakland
Krakatoa
Define "paltry" from this sentence fragment: "and tossed back the paltry half-million dollars' worth of stones."
big
shiny
worthy
How was Professor Sherman going to get "mountain legs"?
By getting used to the volcano making the earth shake
By running as fast as he could around Krakatoa
By standing on the benches
By making special shoes to walk on the mountain
What caused Professor Sherman to think he was "dead" and if he was "in Heaven" at the beginning of the chapter?
He saw so many diamonds
A man was standing over him and speaking clear English
There were a lot of birds
He was sunburnt
On what did the citizens of Krakatoa build their houses?
Foundations of diamond rock
Foundations of stone
Foundations of concrete
Foundations of wood
In the quotation, "His first thoughts, upon suddenly discovering that he was the richest man in the world, were naturally of how to get off Krakatoa and back to civilization with a sizable load of diamonds," who is Mr. F talking about?
Mr. M
Mr. N
Mr. C
Mr. A
What is the name of the man who discovered Krakatoa and its mines?
Mr. T
Mr. M
Mr. F
Mr. U
How many families live on the island?
Fifty
Ten
Twenty
Five
What qualities did selected families need to live on the island? Check two.
No family pets
One boy and one girl between the ages of three and eight
Already had to be fabulously wealthy
Creative, diverse interests
What is Professor Sherman's role on the island at the end of the chapter?
He had to become the personal chef of Mr. F's family, working in their restaurant.
He is given a letter name and a corresponding restaurant type to take up.
He must be a perpetual guest, dining with them and staying where he wished.
He must leave the island and never return, fearing for his life if he reveals their secrets.
Finish this quote from chapter 6. . ."The Bible tells us to build our houses on foundations of. . .?"
Stone
Diamond
Dirt
Wood
Mr. F noticed that the houses he visited all had gigantic what?
windows
dining rooms
bathrooms
entryways
What does Mr. F give to the Professor to wear into the mines?
dark glasses
boots
a coat
a mask
Professor Sherman mentions salt mines from what country?
England
Poland
Peru
Scotland
There are playgrounds on the island.
True
False
