Question 1

What problem did people experience when ice cream was first made in America?

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The ice needed for making the dessert was difficult to find.

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The ice cream would melt inside the cone.

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The right spices were not available.

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The ice cream froze too quickly when being made.

Question 2

Which of these is the best summary of the article?

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Hundreds of years ago people began making different frozen desserts. Europeans brought the idea of ice cream to America. New ideas about how to make and serve the frozen treat have led to its wide popularity.

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At a fair in 1904, people began eating ice cream in waffle cones. In the United States, National Ice Cream Month is celebrated during July. People also like to eat chocolate-covered ice-cream bars on sticks.

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Americans love ice cream as a treat. National Ice Cream Month is celebrated during July. The frozen treat is easier to get now than it was hundreds of years ago.

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Hundreds of years ago different ingredients were mixed with snow to make frozen treats. Some people traveled far to get the snow. Today many different flavors of ice cream are available.

Question 3

Paragraphs 2 through 4 are mainly about —

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possible reasons that squirrels spread chewed snakeskin on their bodies

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how fleas can be avoided by using the skin shed by rattlesnakes

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a special protein that adult squirrels have in their bodies

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how female squirrels use snakeskin to protect themselves

Question 4

Which of these is the best summary of the selection?

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Scientists have discovered that some squirrels chew rattlesnake skin and apply it to themselves. There are several possible explanations for this behavior. Barbara Clucas conducted a study using a group of squirrels and discovered that it is likely that female squirrels and young squirrels use the snakeskin as protection against rattlesnakes.

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Some squirrels have an unusual habit of chewing rattlesnake skin and applying it to their fur for protection. Scientists have discovered that adult squirrels do not need protection from rattlesnake venom. However, female and young squirrels chew and apply rattlesnake skin to their bodies.

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Some squirrels are known to look for the skin that rattlesnakes leave behind when they shed. Once the squirrels find the skin, they chew it up, spit it out, and put it on their fur. Scientists wonder about this behavior and have some possible explanations for it.

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Scientists developed a few theories to explain why squirrels chew rattlesnake skin and apply it to their fur. Barbara Clucas studied squirrels to find the answer. She numbered each squirrel in the study by using black hair dye.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best summary of the section “Singing with Purpose”?

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The scientist Peter Narins studies frog calls. He records the calls, plays them back to other frogs, and observes the frogs’ responses. Narins has discovered different meanings in the frog calls.

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Peter Narins is a scientist who studies frogs and frog calls. By observing many frogs in nature, Narins has learned some interesting things about a species of frog in Puerto Rico.

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The scientist Peter Narins decided to study the sounds frogs make. He learned that frog calls are difficult for frogs’ enemies to copy. Some of these calls occur at the same time every night.

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Scientists study all kinds of things, including frog calls. One scientist who studies frog calls is Peter Narins. He is interested in learning about how frogs use their calls.

Question 6

Read the diagram. Which of these best completes the diagram?

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They are most active at night.

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They repeat the noises of other animals.

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They return to the same place each day to sleep.

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They sing loud songs along with other animals.

Question 7

Having a loud call benefits frogs by —

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helping them locate other frogs that are far away

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helping them scare away their enemies

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allowing them to signal other animals when danger is near

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allowing them to tell other frogs where to find food

Question 8

According to the article, what is one way Whaley achieves his goal of providing soccer instruction to children?

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He depends on teenagers to volunteer as coaches.

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He asks local food banks to provide locations for soccer camps.

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He trains schoolteachers to become qualified coaches.

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He asks newspaper reporters to inform others about soccer camps.

Question 9

What was one benefit of Whaley winning the Readers’ Choice Hero of the Year award?

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He was able to use the prize money to help his organization.

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He was able to focus on a new career.

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He was able to choose an experienced president for his organization.

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He received advice about how to be an effective soccer coach.

Question 10

Paragraph 4 is important to the selection because it provides information about how the Care Bags project —

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relies on people to support its goals

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identifies which toys children prefer

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shares information with its volunteers

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estimates how many bags will be needed

Question 11

Which of these is the best summary of the selection?

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After hearing about a family that had to leave their home suddenly and left some things behind, Annie Wignall decided to create the Care Bags project. The project provides bags containing toys and other items to children who need them. Project volunteers have helped thousands of children all over the world.

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Annie Wignall gathered some items in a bag for children in need and decided to start the Care Bags project. The project has now helped children all over the world by putting together many more similar bags. Wignall still directs the project’s activities.

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After talking to her parents, Annie Wignall started a project called Care Bags. People who work with children contact Wignall’s group about children who need help. Volunteers for the project then fill bags with toys and other items.

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Annie Wignall wanted to find a way to help other children. After talking to her parents, she decided to gather items that children needed and put them in bags for delivery. Many people volunteered to help Annie with her project, which became known as Care Bags.

Question 12

According to the selection, the main goal of a Barkitecture event is to —

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raise money to help animals

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encourage people to become pet owners

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create interest in building doghouses

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identify animals that need shelter

Question 13

What do the details in paragraph 6 explain about Barkitecture events?

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The events offer more than interesting doghouses.

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Leaders of pet organizations plan the Barkitecture events.

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The events are intended for small dogs.

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People can build houses for their dogs at the events.

Question 14

The selection “Prince of Central Park” is mostly about —

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what happens when two hawks make a nest near Central Park

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how red-tailed hawks care for their babies

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where people go to see red-tailed hawks

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why some people did not want hawks to live near Central Park

Question 15

What is the best summary of the selection?

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People were happy when a hawk chose to make his home in a city where hawks are not commonly seen. Some residents living near Central Park were upset when the hawk and his mate built a nest on their building. Finally New Yorkers found a solution that worked for humans and hawks.

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A hawk named Pale Male and his mate built a nest near Central Park. Before long, they were raising baby hawks in their nest. Some people had a problem with the hawks and wanted the family of birds to find a new home.

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A hawk named Pale Male found a mate and built a nest near Central Park. Soon the hawks had a family. The bird-watchers in the area were thrilled to have a hawk family to observe. They cheered while viewing the hawks and wanted to help them stay.

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Some people in New York City were upset about a hawk family that lived near them. After they complained, building owners tried to make the hawks move away from Central Park. But the hawks rebuilt a nest in the same place.

Question 16

According to the selection, a paintbrush can be used when building a sandcastle in order to —

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correct errors

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pack the sand

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add decorations

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carve details

Question 17

Which detail from the selection supports the idea that people enjoy watching the Puppy Bowl?

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The Puppy Bowl is seen by as many as 12.4 million viewers every year.

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The Puppy Bowl can be seen on the same day as the Super Bowl.

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Animals are filmed months before the Super Bowl takes place.

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Animal shelters throughout the country send pictures of animals.

Question 18

What do all the Puppy Bowl participants have in common?

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They are all available for adoption.

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They are all the same breed.

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They are all the same size.

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They are all used to playing games.

Question 19

What is the best summary of the selection?

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The cable channel Animal Planet created the Puppy Bowl to air on the day of the Super Bowl. The show brings together animals from shelters across the country so they can participate in a football game. Viewers are encouraged to adopt the show participants.

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When the cable channel Animal Planet realized that viewers were leaving the channel to watch the Super Bowl, a show was created to bring viewers back. The show is called the Puppy Bowl. It features puppies and other animals.

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The Puppy Bowl gathers animals from across the country and films them for as how that airs on the cable channel Animal Planet. The 2013 show included puppies, kittens, hamsters, and hedgehogs playing a kind of football game.

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The Puppy Bowl is filmed in a studio for the cable channel Animal Planet. Puppies are filmed playing a version of football. Kittens, hamsters, and hedgehogs have also been featured on the show.

Question 20

Dylan and Jonah use the phrase “so chocolate bar” to describe —

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experiences that they enjoy

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ways to make someone feel better

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places that sell Dylan’s book

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events that raise money for Jonah

Question 21

What is the best summary of paragraphs 1 through 3?

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Dylan Siegel wanted to help his friend Jonah, who has a liver disease. Dylan wrote a book titled Chocolate Bar. Copies of the book and chocolate bars donated by a grocery store were sold to raise money for Jonah.

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Dylan Siegel wanted to write a book titled Chocolate Bar about going to the beach and other things he enjoys. After he wrote the book, he sold copies of it at school. He also sold chocolate bars from a grocery store.

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Dylan Siegel wanted to raise money for his friend Jonah. Dylan’s parents had ideas about some ways that he could raise money. He worked with people to sell a book he wrote.

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Dylan Siegel’s friend Jonah has a liver disease. Dylan wrote a book called Chocolate Bar to sell at school. A grocery store provided chocolate bars for Dylan to sell.

Question 22

One problem Zach faced after he started Fruit For All was —

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getting enough people to participate in his project

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collecting fruit from people who lived miles away

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keeping up with information on the website

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finding enough time during the week to volunteer

Question 23

What prevented Ricochet from becoming a service animal?

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She was distracted by birds.

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She had to get on a surfboard.

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She had to learn how to open doors.

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She received too much attention from people.

Question 24

What is the best summary of the article?

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Ricochet was training to be a service dog but did not qualify. Instead, she learned to surf, and her trainer realized that she could help others with this unusual skill. Today, Ricochet surfs for an organization that raises money for different causes.

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Ricochet helps people and animals by participating in fund-raising events. She helps out by surfing, even though she is a dog. The first person she helped was a boy named Patrick who had always dreamed of surfing even though he could not walk.

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Many people have watched Ricochet surf. The first time the dog surfed for a cause, she hopped on the back of a boy’s surfboard. People were amazed. Because of this, they gave money for the boy to get his own service dog.

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Ricochet can surf very well. She helps many people and animals who are in need. She has helped buy pet oxygen masks for fire departments. She has also helped raise money for teddy bears for children in hospitals and people in nursing homes.

Question 25

What is the main idea of the selection?

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Confetti is a miniature horse that has become a wonderful guide animal.

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Confetti is a lot like a dog and can go anywhere a guide dog can go.

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Spencer spent a long time trying to find a guide horse to help her.

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Guide horses must be trained before they can help people with special needs.

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