Reading Comprehension
Why had Grandfather William sent Geronimo to Egypt? Why can't he send somebody else?
Since Grandpa has fired everyone, the only real workhouse is now Geronimo.
Grandfather William said: “You are going to Egypt to do a special report on the pyramids!”
The t_____e between the two countries has boosted their economies.
trade
Who is Sammy Slickpaw and what does he try to sell? Why does he reject Geronimo?
Sammy Slickpaw is a shady-looking mouse that Geronimo meets at the airport. He came to sell life insurance but rejects Geronimo upon hearing that Geronimo is flying with Dirt Cheap (DC) Airlines, which he considers far too risky.
The singer c_____ on stage, while the audience applauded continuously.
crooned
What is sold on the flight (DC Airlines)? Why?
A flight attendant offers to sell Geronimo emergency parachutes and inner tubes, questioning if he values his life as the plane appears broken and highly risky.
The plane encountered severe t_________e during the flight.
turbulence
4. What is the raw material that Professor Spitfur uses to create energy? What is the process?
The raw material is camel dung.
The process:
The sun (huge solar panels) fuels the boiler.
The camel dung is fermented.
A secret ingredient is added.
The fumes turn on an engine that creates energy.
Her doctor has a_______d that she will be fine.
assured
What does Geronimo Stilton take for his journey back home? Who is with him, and how long does it take? Describe the ride.
He had hoped to get a scoop in Egypt, but now he must travel back on an old cargo ship called the Dynamiter, booked by his grandfather. The journey takes a month to reach New Mouse City, and the ship is led by a captain named Kaboom with dynamites scattered everywhere.
The newspaper refused to p____h the letter.
publish