Form 10: The Flying Airship Pursuit

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Otis pulled the steam lever, causing the huge propeller to spin faster and propel the airship forward.' How did the airship gain speed?

2. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Because a sharp lightning bolt struck the outer balloon, helium gas began escaping with a loud hiss.' What caused the leak?

3. WordsBox

   The airship ____ higher because Otis ____ three heavy sandbags.

4. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Otis threw sandbags over the side, reducing weight and allowing the ship to clear the mountain peak.' How did they avoid hitting the peak?

5. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Because thick clouds obscured the land below, Otis had to rely on his brass altimeter to check his height.' Why did he use the gauge?

6. WordsBox

   Otis ____ the canvas hole before more gas ____ into the air.

7. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'A blast of cold mountain wind tilted the wooden gondola, sending loose tools sliding across the floor.' What caused the tools to slide?

8. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Otis adjusted the burner flame, heating the air inside to boost upward lift.' What was the effect of turning up the burner?

9. WordsBox

   The airship ____ down after the main propeller ____ turning.

10. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Because the steering rudder line snapped, the airship began drifting helplessly with the wind.' Why did Otis lose steering control?

11. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Otis used leather patches and heavy glue to seal the tear in the canvas wall mid-flight.' How was the tear repaired?

12. WordsBox

    Otis ____ the landing field when the clouds ____ below.

13. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'The pursuers turned back because their smaller airship ran low on fuel.' Why did the chase end?

14. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Because Otis dropped the anchor rope into a tall pine tree, the airship finally came to a halt.' What stopped the airship?

15. WordsBox

    They ____ safely because Otis ____ into a gentle meadow.