Question 1

Which quote from the selection supports the theme?

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" 'You're a fine skier, and you have a compassionate heart.' "

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"Winning the race would make him the Junior Champ of the Steamboat Springs Ski Club."

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"Though his knee hurt, he thought only of winning the race."

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"His skis bit the snow as he zigzagged through the gates-ten, fifteen, twenty."

Question 2

How are the characters in this selection affected by the setting?

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Chip becomes a stronger person because he helps a man in need during a snowstorm.

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Chip crashes during the snowstorm and gives up his dream of skiing in the Olympics.

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Roger becomes scared and skis away by himself, leaving Chip alone in the woods.

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Big Matt is disappointed that Chip almost left a man alone in the woods to compete in a race.

Question 3

How does the conversation in paragraphs 2 and 3 impact the story's plot?

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It predicts that a conflict will prevent Chip from winning.

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It demonstrates how arrogance can negatively affect anyone.

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It shows that Roger is jealous of Chip and will start a conflict.

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It foreshadows how Roger will easily win the race with no problems.

Question 4

What is the effect of the author's use of foreshadowing in paragraph 4?

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It hints that danger is approaching.

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It hints that a win is sure to happen.

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It hints that happiness is in the air.

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It hints that peacefulness will continue.

Question 5

In paragraph 4, what does the figurative language below describe?

"On either side of the trail stood spruce laden with quilts of sparkling white."

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a thick blanket of snow covering the trees

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a snowfall that has weighed down the grass

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a white light shining through the trees in the forest

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coverings used to stay warm in cold weather

Question 6

In paragraph 20, what is the effect of comparing the skiers to springs?

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It shows that the skiers were eager and ready to ski.

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It shows that the skiers were wound around their skis.

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It shows that the skiers were bouncing up and down.

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It shows that the other skiers were angry that they had to wait.

Question 7

Which quote from the selection shows the reason Chip nearly missed the race?

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"Halfway down, he saw the tracks-odd tracks that ran off the edge of the trail into the woods."

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"Suddenly, his injured knee buckled beneath him. He fell, tumbling over and over."

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"Before they reached Elk Meadows, Chip turned off onto Silver Bell, a little-known shortcut."

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"He was taken to the clinic to have his knee strapped, then home to rest."

Question 8

Based on the selection, what can be inferred about slalom skiing?

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It is a form of racing on skis that involves rapid turns around carefully placed obstacles.

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It is a form of straight downhill racing on skis where the fastest time wins.

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It is a form of skiing that requires agility and speed in stopping to open and close gates.

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It is a form of racing on one ski that involves exploring little-known trails.

Question 9

How does the first sentence affect the reader's understanding of the rest of the selection?

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by beginning with the outright statement that George Henderson performed the wave first

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by specifying the scientific reasoning for the wave's origin

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by capturing the reader's attention with a startling statistic

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by giving the reader a detailed history of the wave

Question 10

Why is "human wave" enclosed in quotation marks in paragraph 2?

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It is the name for a specific fan activity at athletic events.

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It is the meaning of a specific nautical term.

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It is a direct quotation spoken by a character.

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It is the name of a group of surfers well-known for their skills.

Question 11

In the context of paragraph 5, what is the meaning of unveiled?

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revealed for the first time

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removed a head covering

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wore a sweater

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not clearly seen

Question 12

Based on the context of paragraph 11, what is antagonism?

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active hostility

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friendly gesture

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energetic action

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open cooperation

Question 13

According to the selection, why is there controversy over the creation of the wave?

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Rob Weller and George Henderson both claim to have invented the wave in October of 1981.

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ESPN's Jim Caple claims to have created the wave in the 1970s.

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The Oakland A's lost their game, and the wave did not catch on.

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The Husky fans continued to participate in the wave throughout the season.

Question 14

Why did the author include the subheading "The Science of the Wave"?

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to show that scientists have studied the wave and understand how it works

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to show that the wave is a unique event that merits scientific study

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to show that the wave gained popularity at the 1986 World Cup

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to show that the wave can be started by as few as 35 people

Question 15

What is the summary of the section "The Science of the Wave"?

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There is a systematic way in which a human wave is produced.

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There are no consistent features in a human wave.

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At any given sporting event, a human wave will be different.

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The human wave is a fad that is no longer popular in Mexico.

Question 16

Which statement gives support to the assertion that George Henderson created the wave?

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" 'The A's season ended on October 15, 1981, and there I am on this video leading the wave.' "

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"Rob Weller claims he led the world's first wave on October 31, 1981, . . ."

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"The wave became widespread in the 80s and early 90s . . ."

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" 'The Wave was a very intimidating thing for awhile until everyone copied us.' "

Question 17

How does the use of descriptive language affect the reader?

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The reader can visualize the adventures.

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The reader wants to find out more about the adventures.

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The reader will tell stories of adventures.

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The reader will want to go on an adventure.

Question 18

In line 3, what does the phrase "the flames leap high" tell the reader?

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There is a fire in the fireplace.

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Firemen are putting out a fire.

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The children are building a fire.

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There is a building on fire outside.

Question 19

Based on the context of lines 21-22, what is the meaning of defame?

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disgrace or damage

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make sad and gloomy

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irritate or bother

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make famous and noteworthy

Question 20

In line 30, what is the meaning of the word beset?

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attacked

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angered

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defeated

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frightened

Question 21

In line 39, how does the phrase "We always conquer just in time" affect the poem?

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It creates a sense of amusement in the flow of the story.

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It explains how their foes were beaten in battle.

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It shows the reader how gallantly they have fought.

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It creates a sense of suspense for the reader.

Question 22

In the poem, how does the speaker know it is time to end his story?

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The children have to go to bed.

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The maiden has been rescued.

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The villain has been slain.

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The family has traveled too far away.

Question 23

Which quotation summarizes the central idea of this selection?

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"Whether a voter drops a marble into a drum or points and clicks on the Internet, voting is an important process all around the world."

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"Many communities around the world provide transportation to the polls."

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"Early voters used simple, inexpensive objects to cast their votes."

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"Many different styles of voting machines have been invented to make counting more accurate."

Question 24

What is the reason the selection is named "From Marbles to Machines"?

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to show how voting has changed over the years

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to show how people vote in Australia and Switzerland

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to show how many countries remind their citizens to vote

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to show how voting is done in America

Question 25

What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

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It provides a brief history of voting practices in different cultures.

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It gets the reader's attention by asking thoughtful questions.

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It creates a mood of suspense by introducing a conflict.

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It helps the reader understand the humor in the topic.

Question 26

According to the selection, why is voting privately by paper ballot called "kangaroo voting"?

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It started in Australia, which is where kangaroos live.

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It involves putting the vote in a pouch similar to a kangaroo's.

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It is the way people voted in ancient Rome.

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It is the type of voting used by children.

Question 27

In the sentence below from paragraph 4, what does the word precise tell the reader?

"Machines are often used because they are faster and more precise than counting votes by hand."

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People want the votes counted exactly.

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People want the votes counted slowly.

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People want the votes counted quickly.

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People want the votes counted repeatedly.

Question 28

In paragraph 5, what does the phrase "tampered with or illegally adjusted" mean?

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Some workers might cheat by changing a person's vote.

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Some workers might record a person's vote for them on the ballot.

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Some workers might help a person with their voting process.

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Some workers might tell others how a person voted.

Question 29

In the selection, how are green paint, narrow Roman bridges, and purple ink similar?

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They ensure elections are fair.

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They are tools people use to vote.

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They help voters find polling places.

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They make the voting process safer.

Question 30

In the selection, why do ballots in Afghanistan have stamp-sized pictures next to the names of candidates?

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Many voters are unable to read the candidates' names.

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The voters need to see which candidate is the best looking.

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Many voters prefer to paint their arms.

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The voters need to see what the candidates look like.

Question 31

Which sentence summarizes the election officials' solution to the issue of voting rules?

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Even in distant locations, each person is allowed to vote only once.

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Each person votes by voice so the choices are known.

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Voters traveling long distances must be provided food and shelter.

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Only healthy, educated people are allowed to vote.

Question 32

Which is a summary of the selection?

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A young boy, on a hunt for sand dollars, overcomes his fear of swimming in reaction to an emergency.

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A young boy, looking for sand dollars, panics when the tide comes in, and is too afraid to swim to shore.

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A houseboat fire strands two boys in the ocean while they are out looking for sand dollars.

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Two boys out exploring for sand dollars get trapped on a sandbar when the tide comes in.

Question 33

In paragraph 3, what does the phrase "stranded by the tide" mean?

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The water withdrew from the sand.

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The waves washed the creatures into the sea.

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The waves crashed roughly into the sand.

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The water drowned the sea creatures on the beach.

Question 34

In paragraph 4, what is the meaning of the word "romp"?

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to play excitedly

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to run slowly

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to splash lazily

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to dive deeply

Question 35

According to the selection, why does Craig withhold his fears of swimming from his cousin, Matt?

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He is worried that Matt will ridicule him.

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He wants Matt to think he is an expert swimmer.

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He thinks that Matt is afraid of the animals in the ocean.

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He thinks that Matt will want to leave him alone.

Question 36

In paragraph 8, what does the word absorbed tell the reader about Craig?

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He was focused on what he was doing.

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He used a towel and had dried himself.

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He used his shirt to collect sand dollars.

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He was excited to be on the sandbar.

Question 37

In the selection, why was Matt frustrated with Craig?

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He could not understand why Craig was scared.

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He knew that Craig was the better swimmer.

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He knew he would be late if he waited for Craig.

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He did not want to go look for more sand dollars.

Question 38

In the selection, why does Craig enter the ocean and head for shore?

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He realizes he must warn people of a nearby danger.

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He thinks the tide will overpower him if he remains where he is.

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He fears his father will arrive too late to help him.

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He convinces himself it will be similar to swimming in a pool.

Question 39

How does the setting affect the selection?

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The setting causes Craig to become fearful.

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The setting causes Matt to learn to swim.

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The setting causes Craig to learn to swim.

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The setting causes Matt to become fearful.

Question 40

In paragraph 3, what does the word zoomed suggest happened to the atoms?

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They were moved rapidly.

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They were viewed closely in focus.

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They were magnified to appear larger.

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They were blasted to pieces.

Question 41

According to the selection, what is the purpose of gluons?

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They bind the quark particles together.

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They form the boundary of the nucleus.

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They separate the protons from the neutrons.

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They help the quark particles to duplicate.

Question 42

In paragraph 8, how is the word anxious used?

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to convey excitement

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to convey boredom

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to convey fear

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to convey fury

Question 43

Which summarizes the information about quark-gluon plasma in paragraph 11?

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Its temperature is indicated by color.

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Its temperature is the lowest on record.

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It glows when heat is applied to it.

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It emits different colors of light.

Question 44

What challenges hindered the researchers in measuring the temperature of the plasma?

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The plasma was extremely small and only existed for a fraction of a second.

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The plasma was very thin and covered a small area of the thermometer.

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The plasma was moving very fast and was too small to catch.

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The plasma was too large to measure and too slow to demonstrate movement.

Question 45

In the last paragraph, why did the author include the quote from Chris Quigg?

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to support the claim that there is still much work to be done to understand the beginning of the universe

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to hook the reader into wanting to read more about the Brookhaven laboratory

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to help sell more issues of Science News magazine

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to outline future experiments that need to take place

Question 46

In the last sentence of the selection, what does the phrase "this opens up many questions" mean?

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Many scientific discoveries create more things to explore.

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Many scientists prefer asking questions to answering them.

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Many scientific projects require research into plasma temperatures.

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Many scientific questions are answered by careful research.

Question 47

Which statement from the selection supports the author's claim that this breakthrough could help scientists better understand the origin of our universe?

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"The quark-gluon plasma may look a lot like the hot and heavy goo that existed in the universe right after the Big Bang."

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"The quark-gluon plasma is a new type of matter that's unlike solid, liquid, or gas-but it kind of behaves like a liquid."

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"That new record is 4 trillion degrees Celsius (that's 7.2 trillion degrees Fahrenheit)."

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"The hot stuff produced at Brookhaven is a quark-gluon plasma, and it spills out like a soup made of quarks and gluons."

Question 48

Based on the selection, what is the author's attitude toward the new scientific record?

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He thinks it is an important discovery that will help further scientific research.

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He thinks it is largely a waste of time in the study of physical science.

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He thinks it is an interesting observation that could be useful in classrooms.

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He thinks it is fascinating, but not overly useful in real-life application.

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