Why does the author write "It was like riding a roller coaster"?

to show how the ship is going up and down on the waves

What is the MOST LIKELY reason Miss Shipman makes the children go to school during the main storm?

to take their minds off the rough weather

Why isn't Miss Shipman good at teaching geography?

She has traveled less than the children have.

How do you know that "Sailing Home" is historical fiction?

The events could have happened in the past.

How is school on the ship DIFFERENT from school on land?

The children study six days and have no recesses.

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1
Why does the author write "It was like riding a roller coaster"?
to explain how the children like to slide on the floor
to tell about an ordinary day on the ship
to show how the ship is going up and down on the waves
to prove that it is easy to get seasick
2
Which word BEST describes father?
amusing
brave
playful
honest
3
What is the MOST LIKELY reason Miss Shipman makes the children go to school during the main storm?
to prepare them for their next test
to prove that she is a good teacher
to make up other days they have missed
to take their minds off the rough weather
4
Because she was so busy during basketball season, Becky ________ saw her friends.
seldom
modestly
eminently
rowdily
5
What can you tell about Mother?
She would rather live on the land.
She likes smelling salt air.
She plans ahead for trips.
She grew up on a sailing ship.
6
Peter's mother was careful not to set ________ objects too close to the campfire.
inflammable
dignified
disgruntled
irresistible
7
Why isn't Miss Shipman good at teaching geography?
She has trouble saying the names of the countries.
She finds the subject confusing.
She has traveled less than the children have.
She does not have many good maps.
8
During the outdoor games, the children were allowed to run around and be _________.
rowdy
eminent
dignified
grim
9
What is the MOST LIKELY reason the family is happy at the end of the narrative?
They like the music that the crew sings.
They are safe on board ship.
They have many good things to eat.
They are dressed in party clothes.
10
How do you know that "Sailing Home" is historical fiction?
The story exaggerates the strengths of a hero.
The events could have happened in the past.
The main character must overcome a challenge.
The plot has a beginning, a middle, and an ending.
11
Alma was worried when the ship ________, but then it righted itself.
broached
specialized
envisioned
conducted
12
Ramon kept his eyeglasses in a special case so that they would not _________ in his backpack.
resist
shatter
appeal
broach
13
As they sat in a circle, the teacher _______ the lesson by reading to the students.
resisted
broached
conducted
dismayed
14
How is school on the ship DIFFERENT from school on land?
The children have very few books to read.
The children play outside even in stormy weather.
The children learn only reading and mathematics.
The children study six days and have no recesses.
15
Shane admired how _________ his brother appeared when he wore his gray wool suit.
inflammable
rowdy
absentminded
dignified

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