Question 1

6.RI.CS.4 
What are two ways the phrase “a curtain of darkness” in paragraph 1 impacts meaning in the passage (ie: help you understand the passage)?

Accepted Answer

C. The words help explain why the men heard Willie’s approach before they saw him.

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B. The words highlight that the campers were unable to rest comfortably at night.

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D. The words suggest the campers were fearful so far from the city.

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A. The words highlight the depth of affection Willie’s father has for his son.

Question 2

6.RI.KID.1 
Which two details from the passage best support the idea that mining in South Australia in the early 1900s was challenging?

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C. “Lack of housing was a big problem” (paragraph 8)

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A. “A soft clatter of pebbles” (paragraph 3)

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E. “abandoned those craters” (paragraph 12)

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B. “only a handful of men worked” (paragraph 7)

Question 3

Part A
6.L.VAU.4a  
What is the meaning of the word spacious in paragraph 13?

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D. large

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C. temporary

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B. fancy

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A. cool

Question 4

Part B
6.L.VAU.4a  
Which two sentences from paragraph 13 best help the reader determine the meaning of spacious?

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A. “(Some even have indoor swimming pools!)”

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C. “This water comes from an underground source about 15 miles north of town.”

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E. “Living under the earth keeps the temperature around a comfortable 75°F year round.

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D. “But money is saved on heating and air conditioning because there isn’t any!”

Question 5

6.RI.CS.5  
How do paragraphs 1– 7 mainly contribute to the overall structure of the passage?

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D. They introduce the event that led to Coober Pedy becoming famous for opals.

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C. They introduce the methods used to mine in the sandy desert around Coober Pedy.

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B. They introduce the remoteness of the prospecting camps in Coober Pedy.

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A. They introduce the idea that Coober Pedy was already famous for another valuable resource before becoming famous for opals.

Question 6

6.L.VAU.4a
What is the meaning of boring as it is used in paragraph 15?  ie: Read your answer choices, then GO BACK and READ any paragraph the question asks you about.

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C. drilling

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D. sealing

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B. transporting

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A. expanding

Question 7

6.RI.KID.1  
Which inference is best supported by paragraphs 10– 12? 
ie: Read your answer choices, then GO BACK and READ any paragraph the question asks you about.

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A. Opal prospectors cared little for the land once they were finished with their work.

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D. Australian Aborigines are disappointed by the way settlers from all over the world have treated the native landscape.

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B. Many of the terms used by the townspeople are based on the language of those who moved to the area to search for opals.

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C. Many of the people who live in Coober Pedy come from generations of opal miners.

Question 8

6.RI.CS.5  
How does paragraph 18 contribute to the overall structure of the passage? 
(contribute to the overall structure= help us understand)
Read your answer choices, then Go back and READ any paragraph the question asks you about.

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B. It shows that the boy mentioned in the first few paragraphs is important to  the history of the town.

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C. It develops the idea that opals were discovered accidentally, as hinted at in the first paragraph.

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A. It mentions the existence of a main street to show that the town has grown over time.

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D. It emphasizes the idea that the town initially became famous for opals, but now underground living is what makes it special

Question 9

6.RI.KID.1 
Which two factors caused the people who moved to Coober Pedy to build underground? 
ie: GO BACK and find it in the text

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E. There was a lack of wood in the area.

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B. They needed protection from local tribes.

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D. There was limited space where they were mining.

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C. The landscape was unattractive to look at.

Question 10

6.RI.CS.6
Part A  
What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage?

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D. to describe a unique town in Australia and provide information about its history

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B. to teach creative ways to adapt to and overcome challenges in the environment

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A. to establish an interesting town in Australia as an enjoyable place to visit

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C. to inspire the reader with a story of a boy who made an interesting discovery

Question 11

6.RI.CS.6
Part B  
Which quotation from the passage best illustrates (shows) this purpose?

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D. “. . . named after the boy who first discovered opals there, inadvertently bringing people from all over the world to build the town underground.” (paragraph 18)

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B. “Generation after generation of miners dug holes in the ground, looking for opals and kicking up piles of dirt.” (paragraph 10)

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C. “. . . enjoy staying at a cave hotel or visiting one of several underground churches. . . .” (paragraph 16)

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A. “‘Have a look at that, Dad,’ he said. ‘I think you’ll find some good stuff there. . . .’” (paragraph 5)

Question 12

6.RI.KID.2  
Which statement is the best summary of the passage?
(Use your test taking skills for these questions asking for the best. Find the 2 crazy answers, the distracter, then determine the answer)

Accepted Answer

D. The discovery of opals led to the creation of a town in Australia, and it had to be underground because of the conditions of the environment.

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C. A town in Australia is considered unique because it has an interesting beginning, and its landscape looks like the surface of the moon.

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A. A boy unexpectedly discovered opals in an Australian desert, and soon people rushed to the area to get rich and build underground houses.

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B. A town in Australia has been built mostly underground, and it provides shelter to the miners who created thousands of holes as they dug for opals.

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