1. PART A: Which statement describes the central idea of the text? A. With Mary McCann’s constant encouragement, many passengers found the strength to swim to shore. B. Mary McCann’s actions largely went unnoticed because of how many people drowned that day. C. Mary McCann’s bravery and quick actions decided the fate of many General Slocum passengers. D. Mary McCann ignored her illness so that she would be viewed as a hero when she saved those people. 2. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “Most of the passen¬gers were at the stern of the large steamer, and that was out in 30 feet of water, 250 feet from shore.” (Paragraph 6) B. “Mary called out constantly to victims, ‘Don’t give up! Keep fighting! We’ll help you!’” (Paragraph 13)
C. “After a few more days in the hospital Mary was well again, her bout with the measles was over, and she was on her way home.” (Paragraph 16) D. “Over a thousand passengers on the General Slocum had drowned. There would have been twenty more without Mary.” (Paragraph 17) 3. PART A: Which of the following describes the passengers of the General Slocum in the text?
A. The passengers were panicked and desperate to escape the ship any way they could. B. The passengers were calm and able to take the proper steps to exit the ship. C. The passengers were confident that they would be able to escape the ship’s fire. D. The passengers were confused and unable to remember what to do in the event of an emergency. 4. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A? A. “As they crowded and pushed, the railings gave way, and men, women, and children spilled over-board.” (Paragraph 4) B. “Mary saw a woman on the second deck of the ship trying to fasten a life jacket onto her small boy. The old rotted jacket crum¬bled to dust in her hands.” (Paragraph 7) C. “He saw Mary and flung out his arms in a last attempt to stay above water. Mary managed to grasp him and tow him to safety.” (Paragraph 9) D. “In only a few minutes the beach was lined wit