Question 1

Which detail from the selection supports the development of the central idea?

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"He understood that he could not bring back to the old valley what he had taken from it."

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"He remembered that when a boy, he had thought there was nothing more beautiful than the evening sunshine falling athwart the dark green fir boughs on the hills."

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"Yonder below him was home-the old house that had sheltered him, the graves of his kin, the wide fields where his boyhood dreams had been dreamed."

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"It had been by these firs he had halted twenty years ago, turning for one last glance at the valley below, the home valley which he had never seen
 since."

Question 2

Which statement summarizes the selection?

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The speaker misses his previous home, but realizes it would not be the same if he returned there after many years.

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The trees that were once only saplings are now full-grown and withered.

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The thrill of the marketplace no longer satisfies the speaker.

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The speaker remembers more of his previous home than he has forgotten.

Question 3

According to the selection, what did the man seek from the valley?

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the feeling of hope and purpose

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the desire to borrow money

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the ability to observe nature

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the chance to see his family and friends

Question 4

Based on the sentences below, what does "saffron" mean?

"But high up, their tops were green and caught the saffron light of the west. He remembered that when a boy, he had thought there was nothing more beautiful than the evening sunshine falling athwart the dark green fir boughs on the hills."

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yellow

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green

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west

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dark

Question 5

In the sentence below, what is conveyed by comparing the sound of the wind to a murmur?

"As he listened to the swish and murmur of the wind, the earth-old tune with the power to carry the soul back to the dawn of time, the years fell away from him, and he forgot much, remembering more."

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The wind is gentle.

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The wind is frightening.

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The wind is rolling.

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The wind is powerful.

Question 6

In the sentence below, why did the man feel foolish?

"It had been a foolish whim to come at all-foolish, because the object of his quest was not to be found there or elsewhere."

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He realizes that he cannot solve his problems by coming home.

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He discovers that his home is not as wonderful as he had thought.

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He finally understands that coming home was a mistake.

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He believes that his life is better now than when he was young.

Question 7

What do the sentences below reveal about the character?

"He had lost that intangible, all-real wealth of faith and idealism and zest; he had bartered it away for the hard, yellow gold of the marketplace, and he realized at last how much poorer he was than when he had left that home valley. His was a name that stood for millions, but he was beggared of hope and purpose."

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He would trade his fortune for happiness

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He did not miss his home greatly.

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He wanted to be a boy again.

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He was very poor.

Question 8

Based on the sentence below, how does the personification of nature emphasize the author's point?

"But on Padre Island, it is not the work of man but the handiwork of nature that is most evident."

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It shows that nature is the main force of change on the island.

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It shows the importance of lighthouses on rocky beaches.

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It shows the response of wildlife to the island.

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It shows that man has built many structures along the island.

Question 9

Which event creates dramatic changes on Padre Island?

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"the violent battering of tropical storms and hurricanes"

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"the rhythmic coming and going of tides"

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"the gentle touch of breezes"

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"the relentless crashing of waves"

Question 10

Which statement explains the sentence below?

"The many environments of Padre Island-beach, dunes, grasslands, and tidal flats-are shaped and reshaped daily in response to these natural sculptors."

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Natural elements constantly change the surface of Padre Island.

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Padre Island is expanding toward the Texas mainland.

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The plants and animals of Padre Island have adapted to the natural changes to its environment.

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A large storm changed the environments of Padre Island.

Question 11

Which phrase from the sentence below, helps the reader determine the meaning of the word 'subtle'?
 "Another more subtle change that is occurring, according to scientists, is the slow expansion of the entire island toward the mainland as winds and storms deposit sand on the island's west side."

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"slow expansion"

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"entire island"

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"winds and storms"

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"deposit sand"

Question 12

Why are sea oats considered to be a pioneer species?

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They adapt well and take root in sand.

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They can grow to heights of 30 or 40 feet.

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They are native to the area.

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They are difficult to destroy.

Question 13

Why does the author compare the natural beauty of Padre Island to the island's legendary hidden treasures?

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The author believes the relaxation and recreation available at Padre Island  are as valuable as treasures.

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The author believes that hidden treasures are difficult to find because of the many huge sand dunes.

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The author believes future generations will continue to find treasures at Padre Island.

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The author believes the legends of hidden treasures are unrealistic.

Question 14

How are the bullet points used to further the author's purpose?

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The bullet points place emphasis on important facts.

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The bullet points interrupt the flow of the information.

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The bullet points break up the pattern of the selection.

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The bullet points highlight old legends.

Question 15

What was the author's purpose in writing this selection?

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to educate people and encourage tourism on Padre Island

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to explain why sand dunes are important and must be preserved

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to show that the hidden treasure of Padre Island is more valuable than its natural beauty

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to demonstrate a need for national protection of all barrier islands

Question 16

Which claim made by the author has insufficient evidence to support its accuracy?

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"However you spend your time at Padre Island National Seashore, the rewards will be generous."

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"The many environments of Padre Island-beach, dunes, grasslands, and tidal flats-are shaped and reshaped daily in response to these natural sculptors."

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"The plants and animals of Padre Island are well-adapted to the ever-changing nature of their native home."

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"But on Padre Island, it is not the work of man but the handiwork of nature that is most evident."

Question 17

Based on the first two lines, what can be inferred about the speaker's experience with dreams?

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It has been agonizing.

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It has been confusing.

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It has been ecstatic.

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It has been amusing.

Question 18

What is the impact of line 6 on the meaning of the poem?

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It warns poets not to hold on to their dreams too tightly.

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It describes how painful dreams can be.

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It encourages poets to write about pain and suffering.

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It highlights how special dreams are to a person.

Question 19

What does the simile in lines 7-8 mean?

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Dreams are like birds that are arrogantly beautiful.

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Dreams are pretty like a bird's tail feathers.

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Dreams are like a bird that talks too much.

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Dreams are like birds that pull out their tail feathers.

Question 20

In the last stanza, who does "he" refer to?

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the poet's dreams

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the poet's life

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the poet's ideas

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the poet's bird

Question 21

In the selection, how does the bird contribute to the theme?

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It symbolizes how dreams can escape a person.

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It symbolizes the hope that dreams can give to a person.

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It symbolizes how clever dreams can be.

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It symbolizes how quickly dreams can be crushed.

Question 22

What is the meaning of the poem's extended metaphor?

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One must wait patiently and seize the proper moment to fulfill one's dreams.

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Dreams can be easily ruined with a pinch of salt.

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Many times one thinks one has a dream, but then it flies away.

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Dreams must be chased and attacked until one finally catches them.

Question 23

Which statement provides an objective summary of the selection?

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The English language has a long history of including words from many languages and continues to evolve to meet the requirements of an ever-changing world.

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The English language is spoken by half a billion people in the world and originated in Germany

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The English language is the world's most documented language because of the large number of English language dictionaries.

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Modern English is considered the most widely used language in the world.

Question 24

How does the author unfold her ideas in the first paragraph?

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by describing the environment in which the English language was created

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by stating statistical information on how many people speak English

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by listing ethnic groups that speak English

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by describing the history of the English language in random order

Question 25

What does the phrase "a troublesome group of words that don't behave" mean?

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The words follow no established rules.

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The words are misunderstood.

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The words are irritating.

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The words create problems.

Question 26

According to the selection, why is English one of the world's most well-documented languages?

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There have been many publications of dictionaries.

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It is spoken by a half billion people.

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It is a blend of so many other languages.

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There are about 200,000 words in everyday use.

Question 27

Why was Webster unable to convince people to accept his spellings of certain words?

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He was not a good salesman of his ideas.

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People were unable to understand the words.

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He was inaccurate with many of his spellings.

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The Queen did not agree with his spellings.

Question 28

What does the author mean by linguistic as used in the sentence below?

"We hang on to many of our oddest spellings because, for one thing, they reflect the English language's far-reaching linguistic ancestry."

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pertaining to language

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pertaining to grammar

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using jargon

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using a dialect

Question 29

Which statement supports the author's claim below?

"English is often accused of being an impossibly complicated language, horribly difficult for non-native speakers to learn."

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"The problems lie in the final 3 percent, a small but troublesome group of words that don't behave in any predictable fashion and simply have to be committed to memory."

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"In fact, many people have argued that one of the great strengths of English is its willingness to embrace words from just about anywhere."

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". . . Modern English, the most widely used language in the world."

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"English is probably the world's most well-documented language . . ."

Question 30

How does the author prove her claim that English users resist simplifying English spelling?

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She uses examples of spelling changes that people did not receive well.

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She uses examples of English and American spelling.

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She explains how language users dislike dictionary writers.

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She explains how some words derive from foreign languages.

Question 31

How does paragraph 5 refine the author's idea?

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It provides a fact and then gives an example.

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It presents dialogue from well-known dictionary creators and language experts.

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It gives the cause of a problem and then the solution.

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It spatially arranges the information, beginning in Europe and moving to Asia.

Question 32

In the sentences below, what is the impact of the imagery on the meaning of the selection?

"After an hour and a half, Anna Maria and her aunt began to see scattered oil rigging equipment in empty fields. They looked like huge birds pecking in the ground for worms."

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It emphasizes Anna Maria's active imagination.

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It explains how the oil rigging machines work.

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It describes how the oil rigging machines are distracting.

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It highlights the complexity of machines and their jobs.

Question 33

What does the dialogue between Anna Maria and Alexandra reveal about their relationship?

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They are delighted and eager to be together.

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They greet each other but do not have much to say.

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They are prim yet polite toward each other.

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They tolerate each other only because they are cousins.

Question 34

According to the selection, from what does Anna Maria gain her inspiration?

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the sights that she sees

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the stories that she is told

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the feelings she has for her family

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the love that she has for nature

Question 35

In the sentences below, what does "impressive" mean?

"Anna Maria spent the next day sightseeing. She visited beautiful parks, an impressive monument of the 1989 revolution, and an estate of a Romanian artist."

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superb

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noticeable

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subtle

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intricate

Question 36

What does the tour of the People's House reveal about Anna Maria?

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she was inspired to record her impressions and her sense of awe.

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She was frustrated by the immense size of the structure.

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She was concerned that her tour would end before she finished her poem.

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She was afraid the view would soon be blocked by the Romanian Flag.

Question 37

How does the author create excitement in the text?

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through Anna Maria's poetry

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through the description of people waiting for free eggs

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through Anna Maria's description of the different stories she heard

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through the description of the oil rigs

Question 38

In the second stanza of "A Wondrous City," what does "each telling a story of their own" mean?

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The flower formations spoke through their elaborate designs.

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The flower formations' beauty spoke for itself.

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The flower formations were created differently and wanted others to know how.

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The flower formations came to life and recounted how they were created.

Question 39

What effect does the author create by including the poem in the story?

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It creates a clear picture of Anna Maria's experience in a new city.

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It creates an outlet for Anna Maria to express herself in poetry form.

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It creates a muddled vision that was designed by Anna Maria.

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It creates a vivid portrayal of Anna Maria's ability to write poetry.

Question 40

According to the selection, what describes the transformation that has recently taken place in Chattanooga?

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from industrial wasteland to visitor-friendly playground

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from nature trails to crowded industrial center

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from sophisticated cultural center to rural residential area

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from overpopulated human city to expansive nature preserve

Question 41

What word could replace enlivens in the sentence below?

"Outdoor art enlivens every step down from the aquarium to the art museum."

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excites

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diminishes

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encourages

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crowds

Question 42

In paragraph 3, what does the word "cascade" mean?

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hang down

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create a mess

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look unattractive

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clean up

Question 43

Why did the author include paragraph 6?

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to highlight the comparison between old Chattanooga and new Chattanooga

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to demonstrate Walter Cronkite's wrong ideas about Chattanooga

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to show that Bob Corker was instrumental in the effort to clean up the city

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to emphasize the comparison between an industrial city and a tourism city

Question 44

According to the selection, what explains the significance of restoring the Walnut Street Bridge as part of the renewal project?

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It allows people to walk across the river.

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It was endorsed by a U.S. Senator.

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It was going to be designated a historical landmark by the city.

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It cost $120 million to restore.

Question 45

What is the author's purpose in writing the selection?

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to encourage people to visit Chattanooga

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to describe in detail all of Chattanooga's attractions

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to explain why there are so many gaps in Chattanooga's history

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to warn potential visitors that parking space is difficult to find in Chattanooga

Question 46

How does the author's use of descriptive language impact the selection?

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It allows the reader to visualize the details the author is emphasizing.

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It justifies the author's position about Chattanooga.

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It catches the reader's attention and encourages him or her to continue reading.

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It encourages the reader to visit Tennessee.

Question 47

Which statement is irrelevant to the author's claim that "Chattanooga just keeps getting better"?

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"In 1969, Walter Cronkite declared Chattanooga the nation's dirtiest city.
 Soot from the iron mills stained the air."

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"This is what every city strives to be: a safe haven, a vibrant gathering spot, a place where people want to bring their kids and dogs and friends. This is the new Chattanooga."

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"Now a U.S. Senator, Corker set in motion a plan for a cleaner, greener,
 friendlier Chattanooga."

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"Restaurants, shops, and attractions sprang up like wildflowers around a stream.

Question 48

Which statement from the selection supports the author's position about Chattanooga being a place other towns should mimic?

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"An utterly inspiring turnaround, Chattanooga proves that a vision, a plan, and a community that cooperates can make big dreams happen."

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"Now a U.S. Senator, Corker set in motion a plan for a cleaner, greener,  friendlier Chattanooga."

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"Take a walk down Chattanooga's Riverfront to meet a city that dared to dream big."

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"The energy spread across the river to the North Shore, where cafes and shops popped up along Frazier Avenue."

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