Question 1

How does "endeavored" affect the meaning of paragraph 6?

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It explains that Liam's mother struggled to assist him.

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It shows that Liam became excited about decisions.

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It shows that Liam's mother lacked the desire to help.

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It explains that Liam was afraid to make a decision.

Question 2

What does the author mean by saying that the old woman "tried to hobble up a narrow path"?

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The old woman was having difficulty walking.

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The old woman was enjoying walking.

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The old woman was walking carefully.

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The old woman was walking briskly.

Question 3

What did the fairy queen do that Liam's parents failed to do?

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She asked Liam about the reasons for his choices.

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She offered to take Liam to the Galway fair.

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She showed Liam the best way to make a decision.

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She gave Liam love, care, and affection.

Question 4

Why did Liam choose to sit beside Kieran at school?

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He felt sorry for Kieran.

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He was afraid of Kieran.

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He wanted to please his teacher.

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He wanted to please his parents.

Question 5

What is the effect of the simile in paragraph 25?

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to describe the speed of the old woman's movements

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to show how surprised Liam was to see fairy queen

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to explain how much the fairy queen liked Liam's choices

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to illustrate that Liam was confused by the old woman

Question 6

What is the meaning of "cringed" in paragraph 30?

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hunched shoulders anxiously

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moved forward confidently

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laughed jokingly

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raised eyebrows questioningly

Question 7

In paragraph 31, to what is the fairy queen referring?

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Liam's ability to make choices

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the fairy queen's good sense

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Liam's cheerful personality

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the fairy queen's magical power

Question 8

In the selection, how does the town's view of Liam change from the beginning to the end?

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The townspeople mock him and then realize Liam is the one who makes the wisest decisions.

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The townspeople worship him and then disown Liam when they find out he is dishonest.

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The townspeople pity him and then betray Liam when they realize he helped a stranger.

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The townspeople despise him and then regret how they treated Liam when he becomes famous.

Question 9

Which statement summarizes the selection?

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Gustave Eiffel was an engineer who designed many bridges and structures, including the Eiffel Tower.

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Engineer Gustave Eiffel was indicted for fraud while building locks in the Panama Canal.

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Gustave Eiffel died in 1923 and is remembered for designing the "one-hit wonder" Eiffel Tower.

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The Eiffel Tower, designed in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel, stands today as an iconic Paris landmark.

Question 10

Which section of the selection summarizes the text?

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The Introduction

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Gustave Eiffel's Early Days

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The Rest of the Story

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Eiffel's Notable Accomplishments

Question 11

According to the selection, which statement is true?

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The Eiffel Tower was built to serve as a focal point for the Paris Centennial Exposition of 1889.

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The Eiffel Tower was originally to be built next to the Panama Canal.

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Gustave Eiffel was sentenced to prison for fraud on his work on the Statue of Liberty.

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Gustave Eiffel's designs for the Eiffel Tower were original and widely accepted.

Question 12

Based on the last sentence in the paragraph 4, what does the word "barbarous" emphasize?

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disapproval and negative feelings

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that an object is too expensive for what it is worth

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gratitude for a job well done

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happiness and contentment

Question 13

Which quote from the selection is the example of Gustave Eiffel's point of view?

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" 'I ought to be jealous of the tower, it is much more famous than I am.' "

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"Artists in Paris protested the tower, calling it 'vertiginously ridiculous' and 'barbarous.' "

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" 'The man behind the masterpiece gradually disappeared in the towering shadow of his creation.' "

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"He couldn't understand the criticism surrounding the project."

Question 14

What did blogger Tony Wheeler mean by the phrase, "one-hit wonder" in the last paragraph?

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to be popular for one specific accomplishment

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to only hit one home-run in baseball

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to question who was responsible

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to judge someone by their strength and power

Question 15

How does the author support her claim that Gustave Eiffel's creations can be found on several continents?

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by including structures such as St. Anne Mission and Pont Faidherbe Bridge in the selection

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by naming every bridge that Gustave Eiffel built

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by listing all the masterpieces constructed by Gustave Eiffel

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by explaining the design for Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial Exposition

Question 16

How does the selection support the idea that Gustave Eiffel is best known for his tower?

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It states that Eiffel's name and the monument became one and the same.

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It contrasts Eiffel's tower in Paris with the one planned in Philadelphia.

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It details how his career was damaged through constant scandal.

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It describes Eiffel's early work as a civil engineer.

Question 17

What is the central idea of the poem?

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Being a friend is easy, and the rewards are great.

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Being a friend is fun, and it takes very little time.

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Being a friend is boring, and it is too difficult.

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Being a friend is a big burden, and it takes a lot of time.

Question 18

Based on the poem, what is the meaning of "unbefriended" in line 6?

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someone having no friends

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someone having many enemies

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someone having many friends

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someone having no enemies

Question 19

What is the meaning of line 10?

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Being a friend is not hard work.

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Being a friend is its own reward.

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Being a friend is not forgotten.

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Being a friend is a difficult task.

Question 20

How does line 11 contribute to the poem's theme?

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It suggests that being a friend means overlooking flaws.

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It suggests that being a friend means overcoming obstacles.

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It suggests that being a friend means giving up riches.

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It suggests that being a friend means helping those in need.

Question 21

Which statement describes how the first and third stanzas have similar central ideas?

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Both suggest friendship is the greatest wealth.

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Both suggest wealth attracts the unbefriended.

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Both suggest money comes between friends.

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Both suggest it is better to give than receive.

Question 22

How is the third stanza different from the two previous stanzas?

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The third stanza tells the reader the benefits of being a friend.

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The third stanza does not rhyme, but the other two stanzas rhyme.

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The third stanza rhymes, but the other two stanzas do not rhyme.

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The third stanza tells the reader how to be a good friend.

Question 23

Which statement summarizes the selection?

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Scientists are just beginning to discover the many uses of spider and insect silk.

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Silkworm silk is far superior to that made by spiders.

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Spiders are fascinating and interesting arachnids.

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Scientists have learned a great deal from their study of silkworms and silk.

Question 24

What is the meaning of the word "mimic" as used in the sentence below?

"'If you can mimic it, you can eliminate an awful lot of the problems you have with all the man-made fibers that are currently available.' "

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copy

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stretch

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sell

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break

Question 25

Based on paragraph 8, what is the meaning of the word "diverse"?

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different

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modern

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colorful

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similar

Question 26

What is the central idea of paragraph 12?

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Spiders are capable of creating a variety of silks for different needs.

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It is important for spiders to use sticky silk to catch prey.

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Spiders must use a stronger silk for the outline of their web.

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It is important to have stiff silk to protect spider eggs.

Question 27

What is the main ingredient in silk?

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protein

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glue

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milk

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enzymes

Question 28

According to the selection, why are scientists studying a variety of animal-produced silk?

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to produce a silk without the harsh chemicals in man-made fibers

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to find a way to make the spinning process shorter

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to find a way to make silk less sticky

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to discover a silk strong enough to pull a fish from water

Question 29

How will the study of spider silk benefit human cells?

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It provides a temporary structure for cells to thrive.

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It can provide a flexible, porous place for cells to move.

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It can be used to replace weak or damaged cells.

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It provides a rigid and permanent home for cells.

Question 30

What is the impact of paragraph 14?

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It allows the reader to realize how strong spider silk is.

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It informs the reader of the disadvantages of silk made by spiders.

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It allows the reader to imagine what a golden spider looks like.

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It informs the reader of the scientific name of the garden spider.

Question 31

Which explains the author's purpose in writing this selection?

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to inform the reader about the different types and uses of silk

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to inform the reader that different species of spiders spin silk differently

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to inform the reader that silk might make good vests

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to inform the reader about the chemical composition of silk

Question 32

Which statement summarizes the theme of this selection?

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Hard work done properly pays off in the end.

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Do not discard books, as it takes too long to write them.

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Never read books and leave them unattended.

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Rushing through your work may sometimes be necessary.

Question 33

Which quote from the selection illustrates the central idea of the selection?

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"You see Mike, everything done properly is never as 'easy' as it first seems!"

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"In that case, you'd better sit down and listen carefully."

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" 'I have decided that we should leave the story of our lives for others to see.' "

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" 'Anybody can make a totem pole, it's easy!' they chanted."

Question 34

In the selection, why did the Chief believe that the village should have a totem pole?

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The totem pole would be a record of the village history.

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His sons needed to learn to find good totem pole wood.

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The neighboring villages each had totem poles.

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The totem pole would make his sons famous.

Question 35

Based on the sentence below from paragraph 16, what does the word "adamant" tell the reader about how the sons felt?

"However, his sons were adamant."

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The sons were firm in their opinions.

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The sons were delighted at the challenge.

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The sons were annoyed at their father.

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The sons were confused at the dilemma.

Question 36

In the selection, what was the grandfather trying to teach his grandson by telling the fable?

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People gain more appreciation for the value of something when they have tried to create it.

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Books and totem poles are valuable and should be preserved and shared for historical purposes.

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Writing a book is much more difficult than creating a totem pole.

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No one should ever destroy another person's property.

Question 37

In the sentence below, what does the word "inhospitable" mean?

"The third son traveled afar, through the deep snow of the inhospitable countryside, to seek out the wigwams of the totem pole makers."

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unfriendly

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unhealthy

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unimpressive

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unimportant

Question 38

What purpose is served by paragraph 25?

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It explains that the first son's totem pole was a reflection of his preparation during the winter.

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It describes how the third son was thanked by the village for creating a totem pole.

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It explains that the first son was the last son to complete a village totem pole.

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It describes how the first son brought firewood to the village instead of creating a totem pole.

Question 39

Based on the selection, what does the American Indian culture value?

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the talent and commitment needed to create something lasting

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helping the community overcome challenges caused by nature

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helping senior citizens feel like they are a part of the community

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the ability to prepare for and complete a task quickly

Question 40

According to the selection, when would be an exception to following the five rules?

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on certain special occasions

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on days when school is out

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only when friends are around

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only during the school week

Question 41

Based on the information in the "Drink Water and Milk Most Often" section, what is the main concern for someone who consumes only soft drinks?

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That person is getting lots of extra calories.

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That person is getting a variety of nutrients.

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That person will maintain a healthy weight.

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That person will have cavities in their teeth.

Question 42

Which statement summarizes the "Drink Water and Milk Most Often" section?

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Kids should drink water and milk each day to be healthy.

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Calcium-rich foods can replace drinking milk.

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Water is more important than any other drink.

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Kids need a lot less calcium in their diets than adults.

Question 43

In paragraph 5, what are nutrients?

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essential substances

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exciting video games

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healthy, fun activities

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delicious, sweet desserts

Question 44

According to the selection, how can kids contribute to their own health?

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Choose fun sports or games in which they can participate.

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Eat well during the week, but indulge over the weekends.

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Use the computer for the majority of their entertainment.

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Play as many video games as possible on weekends.

Question 45

If a kid tries and then dislikes an activity, which would be a healthy response?

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Choose a different activity to do.

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Become angry for wasting the time.

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Quit doing any physical activity.

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Advise other kids not to do it.

Question 46

Which sentence from the selection supports the assumption that parents have the most important role in keeping children healthy?

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"For instance, they can stock the house with healthy foods and plan physical activities for the family."

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"You might even write down a list of fun stuff to do, so you can refer to it when your mom or dad says it's time to stop watching TV or playing computer games!"

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"People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit."

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"Tell your parents about these five steps you want to take and maybe you can teach them a thing or two."

Question 47

Which states the author's attitude toward physical activity?

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Kids should find a fun way to be active.

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Schools should limit students' time on computers.

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Video games encourage kids to be active.

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Kids should do activities that are challenging.

Question 48

How does the author encourage healthy eating?

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by providing the reader with simple suggestions

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by comparing the nutritional information of healthy and unhealthy food

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by warning the reader about the dangers of gaining too much weight

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by sharing success stories of kids in real life

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