Question 1

Both selections suggest that stage fright can —

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happen even when a person wants to perform

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permanently affect a person’s health

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get better when an audience shows support

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be worse for actors than for other types of performers

Question 2

What is one difference between the selections?

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The article provides a scientific explanation for stage fright, but the poem does not.

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The poem gives an example of a person with stage fright, but the article does not.

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The poem indicates that a person can overcome stage fright, but the article does not.

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The article describes how stage fright feels, but the poem does not.

Question 3

Based on information provided in both selections, the reader can conclude that stage fright is the result of —

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being the center of attention

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an unexpected event that shocks a person

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making a mistake in front of others

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not really wanting to perform

Question 4

With which statement would the poet and the author most likely agree?

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Performing in front of a crowd can make a person nervous.

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Acting is the most difficult kind of performing.

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The foods people eat can affect their performance.

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A crowd’s applause can disturb a performer.

Question 5

One difference between a wood frog’s frozen skin and the bristlecone’s thick bark is that the bristlecone’s bark —

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protects against pests

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is formed in just a few hours

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is temporary

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forms when temperatures are cold

Question 6

In which magazine would a reader most likely find articles about both wood frogs and bristlecones?

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Wonders of the Natural World

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Cold Critters

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Park Attractions

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A Tales from the Forest

Question 7

Bristlecone pines benefit from their roots in the same way that wood frogs benefit from —

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the ability to freeze

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fallen leaves

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the other animals in the area

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the temperature of their environment

Question 8

Both selections discuss living things that demonstrate —

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an ability to overcome obstacles in their environment

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a need to depend on humans for protection

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an attraction for many visitors each year

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ways to find water in an environment that lacks rain

Question 9

How are the merchant in “The Dishonest Merchant” and the speaker in “Guilty” similar?

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Both of them try to blame others in order to get what they want.

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Both of them are disappointed in themselves for what they did.

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Both of them are confused about why they have been punished.

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Both of them are forced to keep their promises.

Question 10

The actions of the prince in the story and the parents in the poem are based on —

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fairness

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courage

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loyalty

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kindness

Question 11

How is the point of view in the poem different from that of the story?

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Only the poem focuses on the thoughts of just one character.

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Only the poem shows the actions of just one character.

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Only the poem explains how each character becomes involved in the situation.

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Only the poem describes the motivation of a main character.

Question 12

How are the prince in the story and the speaker’s parents in the poem alike?

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They realize who is at fault.

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They are asked to help other people.

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They find a clever way to solve a problem.

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They know the people they speak with.

Question 13

Which message is expressed by both the article and the poem?

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Some activities can be appreciated simply for the fun of them.

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It is important to be a polite and kindhearted winner.

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Even if you do not succeed right away, you must keep on trying.

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A great talent is often shared by family members.

Question 14

What is one main difference between the event the author describes in the article and the event the speaker describes in the poem?

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The setting

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The type of cherry pit that is used

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The rules that are followed

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The excitement people feel

Question 15

Which of the following describes a difference between the article and the poem?

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The article provides details of an event related to spitting cherry pits, while the poem describes the process of spitting cherry pits.

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The article provides information about activities that occur before a contest, while the poem describes the results of a contest.

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The article focuses mainly on the people who spit cherry pits, while the poem features those who observe the activity.

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The article explains how to organize a local competition, while the poem highlights how to get involved in one.

Question 16

Which idea is expressed in both the article and the poem?

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Spitting a cherry pit as far as possible can be fun.

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Recording the distance a cherry pit traveled is difficult.

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Spitting cherry pits is a difficult activity to plan and organize.

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The process of spitting a cherry pit is exciting to describe.

Question 17

Which sentence best describes a difference between the article and the poem?

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The article consists of factual information, while the poem allows for a deeperunderstanding of an animal’s experience.

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The article describes the appearance of the cholla cactus, while the poemdescribes its growth patterns.

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The article describes an animal’s daily activities, while the poem does not.

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The article discusses the usefulness of the cholla cactus, while the poem does not.

Question 18

According to the article and the poem, a cactus wren lives in a cholla cactus in order to —

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be protected from other animals

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be near food for its young

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seek shelter from the sun

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be close to a source of water

Question 19

Which sentence from the article best expresses the cactus wren’s experience in the poem?

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The cholla cactus not only survives in the desert but also helps animals live comfortably in this extreme environment.

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The cholla cactus also provides tasty meals for many other desert animals.

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Many animals also seek shelter from the scorching sun.

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While the desert may seem virtually uninhabitable, it is home to many animals and plants.

Question 20

Which idea do both the article and the poem support?

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Animals adapt to their environment.

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Animals often work together.

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Nature changes unexpectedly.

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People should rely on desert resources for food.

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