Reading Comp
How do the travelers feel about one another?
They have become closer to one another as friends.
Ellie feels that every day is ______________.
The time after supper is ________________.
The same/the best part of the day.
1
Autumn
Water is __________ for you than soda.
good
better
best
better
The settlers had to abandon the camp.
give up
Why is Ellie keeping a diary?
She wants to help her friend get ready for next year's trip.
Why is the trail littered with useful things?
The wagons are too heavy for the oxen. People have to leave some things to make the wagons lighter.
2
crawl
This is the ________ I have ever run.
far
farther
fathest
farthest
Synonym for territory
area
One of the unusual rocks on the journey is compared to...
A tall chimney
How do people cross the Missouri River?
You can take a ferry or a steamer.
3
taught
Our team is the ______ in the league.
worst
bad
worse
worst
To carry by boat
ferry
Where will Ellie and her family live?
On 320 acres of land.
How does Independence Rock make people feel connected?
People carve their names into the rock. They feel connected even if they haven't met yet.
4
almost
The lake has the _____ water I've ever seen.
less
least
lesser
least
yoke
harness
The Pawnee in the story were probably...
Native Americans
How does Ellie describe life in Oregon City?
Life is normal. They sleep under the roof and not stars.
5
thought
It costs ________ to travel by plane than train.
some
most
more
more
acre
unit of area