Question 1

The author speaks directly to the reader in paragraphs 1 and 2 in order to —

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help the reader understand the experience of stage fright

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demonstrate that acting requires skill

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encourage the reader to try out for a play

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share a personal story with the reader

Question 2

The author wrote this article most likely to —

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inform readers about a unique museum

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compare the different types of museum exhibits

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tell about the functions of the human body

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encourage readers to visit more museums

Question 3

The main purpose of paragraphs 7 and 8 is to —

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explain that Chu’s neighbors aren’t bothered when Dusty takes their personal items

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show that Dusty takes items from only two of Chu’s neighbors

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emphasize that Chu’s neighbors deliberately leave objects lying around for Dusty

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describe how Dusty carefully chooses the items he takes from Chu’s neighbors

Question 4

The author wrote this selection most likely to tell the reader that —

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Dusty is a cat with a habit that has attracted a lot of attention

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because Dusty is a cat, he is active mostly at night

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Dusty should face consequences for his actions

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Dusty has caused major problems for his owners over the years

Question 5

The author wrote this selection most likely to explain —

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how the wood frog survives in harsh conditions

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the scientific studies that involve wood frogs

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how wood frogs hibernate or migrate to warmer climates

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the reasons scientists have been unsuccessful at freezing organs

Question 6

The author uses questions in paragraph 4 and paragraph 11 as a way to —

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establish a connection between the reader’s experiences and totem poles

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show that American Indian art is similar to other types of art

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help the reader understand why totem poles attract visitors

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encourage the reader to reflect on what is considered art

Question 7

The language the author uses in paragraph 10 emphasizes —

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the emotional responses people have toward the totem poles

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how quickly the new totem pole was raised using the crane

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that the new totem poles are more important than totem poles from the past

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that the types of trees used to make the totem poles affect their beauty

Question 8

Read this sentence from paragraph 4. In this sentence, what does the author help the reader understand about the culture of the Tlingit people?

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They have maintained their tradition of making totem poles.

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Their history is told through images on the totem poles.

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Their master carvers are highly skilled.

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Their carvers use special tools to make each totem pole.

Question 9

The author informs the reader about Jackson’s journey mainly by —

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describing the difficulties and successes of Jackson’s trip

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explaining how much money Jackson’s trip cost

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sharing Jackson’s thoughts as he traveled

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listing the supplies that Jackson loaded into his car

Question 10

Based on information in the selection, what can the reader infer about American society in 1903?

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Most people did not travel far from the towns in which they lived.

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The automobile had replaced the need for most farm animals.

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Many people disliked the changes brought about by new inventions.

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Many people opposed the idea of the government building roads.

Question 11

The author wrote this article most likely to —

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provide information about a new tool used on the International Space Station

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share the history of the International Space Station

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persuade people to learn about the International Space Station

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describe some of the dangers on the International Space Station

Question 12

What is the most likely reason the author included the information in paragraph 10?

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To describe the next stage for the humanoid robot

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To support the idea that businesses should work together on inventions

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To explain what robots of the future will be required to do

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To highlight the effectiveness of using humanoid robots in space

Question 13

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the letter?

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To convince the town council that the citizens of Medway would benefit from a dog park

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To explain why dogs are better behaved if they are used to being around people

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To suggest that many dog owners do not give their pets an opportunity to exercise

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To share information about a potential volunteer opportunity at the Medway dog park

Question 14

The author included the information in paragraph 1 to help the reader —

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visualize a hot desert region

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identify the ways in which animals survive in the desert

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understand the kinds of plants that live in sandy soil

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learn about people who live in extreme conditions

Question 15

The author’s main purpose in writing the selection is to —

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inform the reader about the invention and uses of an interesting product

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encourage the reader to think of clever uses for a product

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explain how to develop an invention

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describe some creative ways of promoting a new product

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