WorksheetsCopy of "The Flaming Sky" Quiz Updated
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. How did Werner feel about getting a job on the Hindenburg?
a)
sad
b)
lucky
c)
angry
d)
scared
2.
2. How was the Hindenburg different from other zeppelins?
a)
It had no wings.
b)
It carried passengers.
c)
It was bigger and faster.
d)
It flew closer to the ground.
3.
3. What filled up most of the space inside the Hindenburg?
a)
water tanks
b)
fancy cabins
c)
two football fields
d)
bags of hydrogen gas
4.
4. When did the explosion take place on the Hindenburg?
a)
at the start of the trip
b)
while flying over northern Europe
c)
while flying over the ocean
d)
at the end of the trip
5.
5. What do experts think caused the explosion?
a)
a terrible storm
b)
a burst water tank
c)
a hydrogen gas leak
d)
a broken glass window
6.
6. Why did Werner survive the explosion?
a)
He was hiding in a cabin.
b)
The zeppelin wasn't far from the ground when he jumped.
c)
The zeppelinwas sprayed with water.
d)
He was holding onto a landing rope.
7.
7. What is the central idea of the selection, The Flaming Sky?
a)
Werner Franz was a boy who worked on the Hindenburg, but it crashed in a terrible accident.
b)
Zeppelins were a popular and safe way to travel across the ocean in the 1930s.
c)
The Hindenburg flew across the ocean faster than ships and had beautiful views.
d)
Hydrogen is a flammable gas that caused the Hindenburg to explode.
8.
8. In the section, “The End of Zeppelins", what was one effect of recording the Hindenburg disaster on film?
a)
Because it was filmed, people all over the world saw the fire and crash.
b)
People were able to see how zeppelins were built.
c)
It made the Hindenburg famous around the world.
d)
It helped people understand how zeppelins worked.
9.
9. How does the author organize the selection?
a)
It tells what caused the Hindenburg to crash and what happened to Werner and air travel after.
b)
It talks about Werner Franz, gives facts about the Hindenburg, and then tells the story of the crash.
c)
It gives details about the Hindenburg, then explains why it was famous and how it crashed.
d)
It tells the history of zeppelins and why they were popular.
10.
10. WRITE ON PAPER FIRST:
Explain the central idea of the section, "Just 32 Seconds". Support your answer with evidence from the selection. (RA.CE.S)
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