Reading Comprehension of I Survived the American Revolution | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Which sentence helps us infer that Eliza is a slave working for Storch?

Eliza had Theo’s same dark brown skin and big, bright eyes.

She was Nate’s family now

Eliza rarely talked about Gregory, it hurt her too much

Seconds later Eliza came rushing out of the house

How did colonists' attitudes toward Britain begin to change?

They grew tired of paying high taxes to the British

They wanted to become part of France instead

They supported King George more as time passed

They became less interested in the war

Why does Nate believe the war won’t change things for Eliza and Theo?

He knows that even if America wins, slavery will continue

He doesn’t understand the war

He thinks Eliza and Theo will escape before the war ends

He believes Storch will set them free

Why does Nate think he should be grateful to Storch?

Other orphans have even worse lives

Storch treats him like his own son

Storch gave him a job on a ship

Storch tells him exciting stories

Why does Eliza fear for Theo’s future?

She fears Storch might sell him like he sold her husband

She believes he will get into trouble for playing pirate

She is worried he will become a sailor

She thinks he will run away from home

What does the phrase "a wave of sadness crashed over Nate" mean?

He felt overwhelmed by grief

He was caught in a storm

He got seasick thinking about his past

He wanted to swim in the ocean

Which emotion is emphasized by Eliza’s warning to be quiet?

Fear

Joy

Anger

Confusion

Which sentence best describes the theme of the passage?

Finding a new family can bring comfort during hard times

War is the most important event in history

The sea is the most dangerous place on Earth

All wealthy people are cruel and heartless

Why does Nate feel disconnected from the war?

He believes nothing will change for him or his friends

He is too young to understand war

He is secretly on King George’s side

He doesn’t know what’s happening

Which phrase best describes the setting of the passage?

A small farm owned by a strict man

A busy harbor with ships sailing in and out

A wealthy plantation with servants

A battlefield during the war

Which statement supports the idea that Storch is cruel?

He sold Eliza’s husband away from his family

He let Theo play outside

He gave Nate a home when he had nowhere else to go

He allowed Eliza to work in his house

Which statement explains why Nate was taken in by Storch?

Storch was the only living relative Nate had

Storch was good friends with Nate’s father

Storch needed help with his business

Storch had always wanted to raise a child

What does Nate do to help Theo feel like a pirate?

He plays along and calls him fierce

He gives him a real sword

He tells him pirates aren’t real

He teaches him how to fight

Which word has a connotation of sadness?

Tortured

Giggling

Swallowed

Crisscrossing

Which sentence helps us understand the meaning of "orphan"?

Suddenly Nate was an orphan with just one living relative

Nate’s bed was a hammock hanging from the ceiling

You are very fierce!

A voice growled

What is the meaning of the word "voyages" in the passage?

Journeys by sea

Battles

Adventures in the forest

Storms