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This article would most likely appear in which of the following? |
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| A. | an encyclopedia | | B. | a collection of essays | | C. | an Air Force flight manual | | D. | a book about heroic deeds |
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Reread paragraphs 1 and 2. Why did Obie decide not to jump from the B-47? |
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| A. | He did not want to leave Major Maxwell. | | B. | His chute pack was gone. | | C. | His powder charge did not work correctly. | | D. | He was afraid. |
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What does the description of Obie in paragraph 3 reveal about the overall situation? |
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| A. | the difficulty of diving the plane | | B. | the trouble he had trying to breathe | | C. | the intensity of the harsh conditions | | D. | the condition of his air supply |
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According to the article, what was the main reason Obie had to fly the bomber at a lower altitude? |
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| A. | The airplane would be easier to fly. | | B. | Major Maxwell needed oxygen. | | C. | The outside air would be warmer. | | D. | Obie needed to see the ground for navigation. |
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What does the description in paragraph 6 tell the reader about Obie's piloting of the plane? |
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| A. | Obie picked up speed as he got close to the base. | | B. | Obie talked with several radar operators. | | C. | Obie stayed confident throughout the flight. | | D. | Obie had difficulty keeping the plane under control. |
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