Question 1

Read these lines from the poem. Which sentence from the story relates a similar idea?

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Behind my drum set was the one place I felt completely like myself.

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This was because I had never been part of any particular group.

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Janis had seemed so confident, but she was just as self-conscious as me.

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It was the perfect place to practice my drumming without anyone bothering me or judging me.

Question 2

Unlike the speaker in “Thumbprint,” Cassie in “Finally Home” expresses —

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a fear of being judged

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a strong sense of self-worth

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pride in her physical appearance

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a desire for personal change

Question 3

Cassie in “Finally Home” and the speaker in “Thumbprint” both —

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recognize their own uniqueness

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expect to achieve greatness

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feel disconnected from the world

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want to be accepted by others

Question 4

Which line from the poem best expresses Cassie’s feelings at the end of the story?

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I am myself,

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Impress, implant,

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My signature,

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my own sun and rain.

Question 5

One difference between Cassie in the story and the speaker in the poem is that the speaker —

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embraces the qualities that make her different from everyone else

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questions the importance of her contribution

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is uncomfortable letting others know who she really is

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is aware of her feelings

Question 6

Both the author of the letter and the speaker in the poem would most likely consider a blank page to be a —

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challenge

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commitment

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distraction

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mystery

Question 7

Read lines 6 through 10 from the poem. Which sentences from the letter express the same idea as these lines from the poem?

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Living hurts, so sometimes we write about a miserable date, a friend who betrayed us, the death of a parent. Some days, though, we’re so full of joy we feel like a kite.

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I’ve learned that some writers are quiet and shy, others noisy, others just plain obnoxious. Some like enchiladas and others like sushi; some like rap and others like rancheras.

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We don’t just talk about writing. We sit by ourselves inside or outside, writing at airports or on kitchen tables, even on napkins.

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When I was in grade school in El Paso, Texas (where I was born), I read comic books and mysteries and magazines and library books. I was soaking up language.

Question 8

How does the author’s purpose for writing in “Dear Fellow Writer” differ from the poet’s purpose in “What the Page Says”?

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Mora persuades people to start writing, while the poet describes a writer’s effort.

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Mora entertains readers with a story about writing, while the poet does not.

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Mora describes the writing process for readers, while the poet does not.

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Mora provides information about writing strategies, while the poet encourages a writer to use a specific strategy.

Question 9

Read these excerpts from the letter and the poem.  Based on these excerpts, the reader can conclude that both the author and the poet share a similar belief that —

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writing develops a person’s sense of self

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searching for ideas in various places improves writing

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writing helps others resolve their conflicts

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expressing thoughts orally is easier than writing

Question 10

What is one difference between the author of the letter and the speaker in the poem?

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The author expresses a willingness to begin writing, while the speaker has difficulty transforming thoughts into words.

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The author gets her inspiration to write from her feelings, while the speaker is inspired by others.

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The author prefers reading more than writing, while the speaker enjoys both reading and writing.

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The author is content with her first attempt at writing, while the speaker continuously edits and revises.

Question 11

One difference between the selections “Breaking Out of the Box” and “A Bountiful Billboard” is that “A Bountiful Billboard” —

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focuses on a project specific to a location

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compares various uses for the same material

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expresses concerns about a new idea

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discusses the future potential of an idea

Question 12

What is one important benefit of shipping container apartment buildings and the billboard in Lima?

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Both provide a resource to a community.

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Both inform people about an opportunity.

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Both prevent landfills from overflowing.

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Both are found in urban and rural areas.

Question 13

Read this sentence from “Breaking Out of the Box.” Which sentence from “A Bountiful Billboard” is related to this idea?

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They made a billboard that extracted moisture from the air and converted it into  drinkable water.

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But the citizens of Lima and other cities in arid regions around the world are hopeful.

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Additionally, UTEC recorded a 28 percent increase in enrollment since the installation of the billboard.

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This can supply hundreds of families with water each month.

Question 14

Both selections explore ideas that involve —

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redesigning an object to serve a new purpose

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using technology to keep the environment clean

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collaborating to solve an urban problem

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recycling materials that are typically considered trash

Question 15

What is one difference between Noah’s mother in the excerpt and the author of the article?

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Noah’s mother believes it is young people who are not courteous, while the author believes that some adults also lack courtesy.

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Noah’s mother applauds the behavior of others, while the author criticizes the behavior of others.

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Noah’s mother thinks that computers are not useful tools, while the author understands the value of technology.

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Noah’s mother encourages her sons to appreciate their elders, while the author explains how adults need to demonstrate more respect for young people.

Question 16

Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of “A Little Common Courtesy, Please.” Which event from “The View from Saturday” best demonstrates this message?

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Noah’s mother insists that he write a thank-you letter to his grandparents.

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Noah’s mother expresses concern about the youth of her sons’ generation.

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Noah explains why he believes he should receive a thank-you letter.

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Noah points out that his brother has something to be thankful for.

Question 17

How are Noah’s mother in the excerpt and the mother of the child in the article similar?

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They point out how their child can be courteous to someone.

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They believe that children today do not know how to act in public.

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They show respect for the ideas presented by Emily Post.

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They are ashamed about how their child has behaved.

Question 18

How does Noah in the excerpt act like the texting grocery shopper in the article?

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Both would prefer to disregard the requests of others.

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Both think that what they are being asked to do is unfair.

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Both refuse to take responsibility for their actions.

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Both are confused about what to do in a particular situation.

Question 19

Read this sentence from “A Little Common Courtesy, Please.” Which character from “The View from Saturday” holds a similar belief?

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The mother

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Noah

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The grandparents

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Joey

Question 20

How are the descriptions of space travel different in the selection and the poem?

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The selection presents factual information about space travel, while the poem suggests what it will be like when people travel in space.

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The selection primarily focuses on significant achievements in space travel, while the poem tells about events that happened before space travel was possible.

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The selection explains how space travel will improve life on Earth, while the poem focuses on the difficulties of space travel.

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The selection lists destinations humans may travel to in space, while the poem gives details about how it feels to look at Earth from space.

Question 21

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

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Space travel will one day be a commonplace occurrence for many people.

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It will be difficult to develop technology more advanced than it already is.

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The creation of new technology is influenced by the technology described in science fiction books.

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The uncertainties of space travel make it unlikely that many people will want to leave Earth.

Question 22

One difference between the selection and the poem is that only the selection presents the idea that —

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people once doubted that a moon landing was possible

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the world looks very different from outer space

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people may one day travel to other planets

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space travel is a challenge that can be accomplished

Question 23

Which idea about humankind is expressed in both the selection and the poem?

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Humans have a desire to explore new frontiers.

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Humans have developed new technologies sooner than predicted.

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Humans’ ability to accurately imagine the future is remarkable.

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Humans’ ability to incorporate technology into daily tasks has made life easier.

Question 24

Read this line from the poem. This idea is most closely related to the ideas of which person discussed in the selection?

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Ray Bradbury

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H. G. Wells

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Jules Verne

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John F. Kennedy

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