Question 1

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

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To highlight a group of volunteers who help maintain wetlands

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To advocate for more programs designed to preserve wetlands

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To encourage young people to learn more about wetlands

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To inform readers about the importance of wetlands

Question 2

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

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To inform the reader about the history and work of the Peace Corps

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To explain the benefits of serving in the Peace Corps

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To challenge the reader to create programs that are similar to the Peace Corps

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To provide information about an influential president

Question 3

The author of the selection includes paragraphs 8 and 9 most likely to —

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provide examples of how actual volunteers feel about the Peace Corps

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introduce volunteers who have completed various assignments in the Peace Corps

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describe what the Peace Corps expects from its volunteers

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illustrate the kind of work Peace Corps volunteers do in central Asia

Question 4

The author included paragraph 4 most likely to —

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suggest that marching bands are as important as football players

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emphasize that football players in Texas deserve more attention than they receive

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show that marching in a band is as demanding as playing football

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imply that football should not be the most popular sport in Texas

Question 5

The author chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that —

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there is variety among Texas marching bands

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Texas marching band members are dedicated

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Texas marching band members are talented

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there are a large number of Texas marching bands

Question 6

Based on her letter, how has the author’s Hispanic heritage influenced her message?

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She wants to communicate the idea that a person from any culture can become a writer.

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She wants to celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic authors.

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She wants to emphasize the importance of storytelling in Hispanic culture.

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She wants to encourage people to write about what makes their culture unique.

Question 7

The author wrote this article most likely to —

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reveal a little-known factor that influenced the outcome of the Revolutionary War

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argue that British people sympathized with Americans during the Revolutionary War

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question whether Washington was as honest as many Americans believe

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teach readers how to prepare the invisible ink that members of the Continental army used

Question 8

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

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urge young people to believe in their ability to make a difference

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demonstrate why celebrity has become confused with heroism

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explain to the reader why more heroes are needed in the world

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suggest that adults need to be better role models for young people

Question 9

The author included the information in paragraphs 8 through 11 probably to —

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demonstrate that society does not support the development of heroes

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explain why becoming a hero is important

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show that heroes and celebrities are both valued

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describe how society turns ordinary celebrities into real heroes

Question 10

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

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highlight a partnership that created an interesting solution to a problem

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suggest that billboards are an effective way to advertise products

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reveal that water scarcity is a major issue in Peru

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describe the process of turning moisture in the air into drinkable water

Question 11

Which event from the excerpt suggests that Byrd will resolve her conflict?

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Byrd discovers that the girl on the train is also a pilot.

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Byrd remembers that she has food she can share with the girl on the train.

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Byrd discusses her book with the girl on the train.

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Byrd explains why she dislikes her full name to the girl on the train.

Question 12

The author’s primary purpose for writing this selection is to —

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share theories and unanswered questions concerning how déjà vu happens

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provide a firsthand account of what it feels like to experience déjà vu

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explain how research related to the brain depends on understanding more about déjà vu

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describe the circumstances under which a feeling of déjà vu may occur

Question 13

Why does the author include the quotation in paragraph 2?

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To explain why a person experiencing déjà vu feels a certain way

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To tell the reader how to avoid experiencing déjà vu

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To convince the reader that déjà vu can be unhealthy

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To establish that déjà vu can be caused by many factors

Question 14

The author includes the information about President Kennedy’s idea and NASA to show that —

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something seemingly impossible can become a reality

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governments typically support the development of new technology

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great leaders have a remarkable ability to accomplish their goals

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technological advancements are needed in order to change our world

Question 15

What is the author’s primary purpose for writing this selection?

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To describe the accomplishments of the Apache 8 crew

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To suggest that the Apache 8 crew deserves more honors

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To show that the Apache 8 crew has experienced discrimination

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To convince people to watch the Apache 8 documentary

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