Question 1

Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower."

Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences?

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"calm" and "turbulent"

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"warm" and "fires"

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"smiled" and "allowed"

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"sea" and "ocean"

Question 2

What does the word "antics" mean as it is used in "Hannah Saves the Mayflower"?

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pranks

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boasts

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methods

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thoughts

Question 3

In "Hannah Saves the Mayflower," how is Hannah different from John and Francis?

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Hannah is more responsible

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Hannah is more courageous.

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Hannah is more talkative.

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Hannah is more curious.

Question 4

Which sentence from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower" best supports a theme related to consequences?

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"Miles Standish added, 'This is not mere mischief.' "

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"The sea was indeed smooth on this day."

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"Hannah saw her cousins scuttle up the ladder to the open deck."

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"Francis whispered back, 'We were going to climb high to watch for land.' "

Question 5

This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.
What is the author's main purpose in "Hannah Saves the Mayflower"?

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to create characters as a way to show how life may have been on the Mayflower

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to share a story of sadness from the Mayflower

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to develop a plot as a way to emphasize the facts of the Mayflower's journey

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to explain the importance of the Mayflower's journey

Question 6

"The ship pitched, bow up, then down."

Which meaning of the word "pitched" is used in the sentence?

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rose and dipped

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set on a slope

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threw

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put into position

Question 7

"Creeping onto the deck, the sea slithered like a serpent."

Which idea does the simile MOST express?

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the danger of the ocean

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the slow movement of the ship

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the fragile quality of the ship

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the vastness of the ocean

Question 8

Which sentence from "Susanna's Promise" MOST shows that the Pilgrims remained hopeful during their journey?

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" 'We'll find happiness in the new land,' . . ."

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" 'It's a fine day for sailing, Resolved,' . . ."

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"Mother held my hand as we boarded the crowded ship."

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"He was the first English baby born in New England."

Question 9

Which sentence BEST contrasts how the two passages describe the Pilgrims' journey on the 'Mayflower'?

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"Hannah Saves the Mayflower" focuses on a single event, but "Susanna's Promise" focuses on a longer period of time.

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"Hannah Saves the Mayflower" makes sailing seem boring, but "Susanna's Promise" makes sailing seem exciting.

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"Hannah Saves the Mayflower" tells where the ship comes from, but "Susanna's Promise" tells where the ship is going.

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"Hannah Saves the Mayflower" shares the thoughts of one character, but "Susanna's Promise" shares the thoughts of several characters.

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