Comprehension (Storm Warriors)
If the author had chosen one of the experienced surfmen as the narrator, the events would most likely seem less?
a: honest
b: important
c: normal
d: overwhelming
overwhelming
Which word means extremely important?
Critical
What is the best way to combine these sentences?
The girls wore mittens. It was cold.
The girls wore mittens because it was cold.
New Netherland was the first European settlement in which present-day state?
New York.
What does the word diverse mean in the sentence “New Netherland was one of the most diverse colonies”?
Having a lot of variety.
After reading the first paragraph of the passage, the reader can tell that the narrator is where?
on the shore during a storm.
Which word means sticky and damp?
Clammy
How do you combine: Hedda liked playing football. It was her favorite game.
Hedda liked playing football, which was her favorite game.
New Netherland was different from other colonies because it was founded by a ______.
Trading Company
Who explored the eastern coast of Canada?
John Cabot.
The ship's crew believes who should get saved first?
women and children
Which word means held tightly in place?
Secured
How do you combine: The baby cried. He was sad because his toy broke.
The baby cried because he was sad that his toy broke.
New Netherland was one of the first colonies to allow what practice?
Slavery
Who explored Brazil and the Atlantic Coast of present-day United States and Canada?
Giovanni da Verrazzano
The reader can infer that the child is frightened because he
A. is wet and shivering.
B. gets wrapped in a warm blanket.
C. clings tightly to the narrator's neck.
D. cries more softly as the narrator holds him.
C. clings tightly to the narrator's neck.
Which word means loud, crying or screaming noises?
Squalling
How do you combine: I need your help. The zipper on my jacket is stuck.
A: I need your help with the stuck zipper on my jacket.
French settlement in Canada had only a few large ______.
ettlements.
Who explored Lake Michigan?
Jean Nicollet
What conclusion can the reader draw about Mrs. Gardiner?
A. She is helpless in an emergency.
B. She has a special relationship with the captain.
C. She has more medical knowledge than Nathan.
D. She is more concerned about herself than about others.
B. She has a special relationship with the captain.
If a building was completely destroyed, which vocab word fits best?
Demolished
How do you combine the three sentences about Gabby winning races?
Gabby, a serious runner, always wins races because she is fast.
Why did New Netherland have conflict with the nearby Swedish colony?
The Dutch leader thought the Swedish colony was on Dutch land.
Who established a colony in present-day Quebec City?
Samuel de Champlain