Dangerous Crossing

There were representatives from each state at the conference. What does representative mean?

The vase shattered when it hit the ground. What does shattered mean?

There were so many boxes that the garage felt cramped. What does cramped mean?

Which word best describes the impression given by the illustration of Captain Tucker's frigate?

The boy was distracted by the noise in the library. What does distracted mean?

The man had pressing business at the police station. What does pressing mean?

What was the name of the ship that took John Adams and his son to France in the story?

Why was John Adams and his son traveling to France in the middle of winter?

We will embark on our journey in the morning. What does embark mean?

What did Johnny and his father assume was the cause of the flash of light?

What effect were the new Americans hoping for by sending John Adams to France?

What caused four crew members to get hurt?

We surveyed the the damage to the building after the storm ended. What does surveyed mean?

What was the cause of Johnny's illness?

What does the genre historical fiction mean?

The student's conduct was perfect. What does conduct mean?

We were bracing ourselves against the door against the storm. What does bracing mean?

The scientist had a good viewpoint to observe the eagle's nest. What does viewpoint mean?

Which primary source helps make Johnny Adam's narration more realistic and believable?

Why did they take sheep and pigs on the ship traveling to France?