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Jr. NeSA Spring Review

Quiz by Melissa Pilakowski

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  • Q1
    What is the main idea of "Volar" by Judith Ortiz Cofer?
    A little girl and her mother are controlled by an abusive father
    Reading can change our lives and allow us to fly
    Judith Ortiz Cofer recalls how her childhood fantasies and her mother's dreams intersect
    Financial struggles can complicate the lives of those living in poorer communities
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main effect of the author's use of Spanish phrases in the essay?
    It captures the author's cultural environment
    It identifies the intended audience for the essay
    It indicates the time period in which the essay takes place
    It emphasizes the tension between the author's parents
    30s
  • Q3
    The author describes Supergirl in this way: "sleek and hard as a supersonic missile." This is an example of
    personification
    theme
    simile
    metaphor
    30s
  • Q4
    The author describes the view of her alley as "dismal." Based on what you know about prefixes and roots, what definition most closely corresponds with the word "dismal"?
    characterized by a foul smell
    causing gloom or depression
    small and narrow
    inviting and warm
    30s
  • Q5
    What organizational pattern is used in this essay?
    cause and effect
    problem and solution
    comparison and contrast
    chronological
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the main idea of the article "Who's Allowed to be President?"
    Obama and McCain were both questioned about their citizenship
    Ted Cruz should not run for president, for he isn't an American citizen
    The Constitution has many requirements to run for president.
    Many people disagree on what a "natural-born citizen" means in the Constitution
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the author's purpose for writing this article?
    She wants to persuade readers to remove "natural-born citizen" in the Constitution
    She wants to inform readers about the conflict with the "natural-born citizen" phrase
    She wants to inform readers about the many requirements to run for president
    She wants to persuade readers to retain "natural-born citizen" in the Constitution
    30s
  • Q8
    What organizational pattern is used in the "Conflicting Interpretations" section of this article?
    Problem & Solution
    cause and effect
    Chronological order
    Statement and examples
    30s
  • Q9
    Which question is NOT COMPLETELY answered in the article?
    Why is the "natural born citizen" requirement controversial?
    When was the term "natural born citizen" crafted?
    What does the "natural born citizen" requirement clearly mean?
    What are the constitutional requirements of the presidency?
    30s
  • Q10
    Laurence Tribe suggests that Ted Cruz might file a lawsuit
    If his rivals continue questioning his qualifications
    On behalf of the 17 members of Congress who were born outside the US
    If he wins the Republican nomination but a state still denies him a spot on the ballot
    None of the above
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the author's purpose in writing "Fast Gas"?
    Recalling her first job
    Recollecting a love from when she was 20
    Remembering how gas pumps have changed
    Reminding herself of her career path
    30s
  • Q12
    The poem starts with a(n)
    metaphor
    simile
    oxymoron
    flashback
    30s
  • Q13
    Why do you think the author chose the title "Fast Gas"?
    The gas exploded on her skin.
    She fell in love very quickly
    She was burned in the relationship
    The gasoline spilled rapidly
    30s
  • Q14
    When the author writes "every cell of my body burning with a dangerous beauty," what do you think her purpose is?
    To expose sexism in the work force
    To demonstrate how beautiful she felt after falling in love
    To inform about the danger of gas spills
    To show how raw her skin was after the spill
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following lines includes a simile?
    Before the days of self-service
    That man waiting patiently in my future like a red leaf on the sidewalk
    Light-headed, scrubbed raw, I felt pure and amazed
    All he would have to do is come close and touch me
    30s

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