Question 1

What tone does the phrase “I studied it obsessively” in paragraph 1 establish in the article?

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It creates interest by showing the passion the author has for beekeeping.

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It creates curiosity by encouraging readers to consider becoming beekeepers.

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It creates seriousness by showing readers how compelling beekeeping can become.

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It creates suspense by suggesting how long the process is to become a beekeeper.

Question 2

Paragraphs 2 through 4 develop the idea presented in paragraph 1 by

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describing the steps the author followed to select the equipment for and build a beehive

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explaining the reasons why the author finds beekeeping to be so complicated

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detailing a range of things about beekeeping that attracted the author to the hobby

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summarizing the experience that led the author to become a successful beekeeper

Question 3

Paragraph 7 contributes to a central idea of the article by demonstrating that

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beekeeping requires learned knowledge and skills

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bees prefer the climate of southern states

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bees need several days to adjust to a new hive

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beekeeping is easier in areas that are hot and dry

Question 4

Which sentence from the article best reveals the author’s enthusiasm for beekeeping as a hobby?

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“Once I achieved that level of success and tasted the result, the honey, all of the setbacks and lessons were worth it.” (paragraph 9)

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“I wanted my hives to have a bit more style, and I had a can left over from painting the outside of my house.” (paragraph 3)

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“Once I received the bees I proceeded to install them into my freshly painted hive.” (paragraph 6)

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I have never been too successful, but I have always harvested enough honey for myself and my friends.” (paragraph 10)

Question 5

In the author’s first two years of beekeeping, he was unable to

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harvest any honey

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get the bees to colonize his hive

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maintain a positive attitude

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keep the bees alive all year

Question 6

How does the author’s attitude toward beekeeping change over the course of the article?

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It varies from strong interest in the new project to satisfaction with his accomplishments.

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It shifts from excitement about the arrival of the beehive to defeat because of the dead bees.

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It varies from confusion about how to proceed to contentment with the new hobby.

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It shifts from eagerness to set up the apiary to embarrassment for his failures.

Question 7

Which statement best expresses a central idea of the article?

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Beekeeping is challenging, yet it yields rewards.

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Few farmers are able to become successful beekeepers.

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Beekeeping requires the purchase of special, expensive equipment.

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Some farmers specialize in growing and selling bee colonies.

Question 8

Read this sentence from paragraph 7.

Dawn showed a mean gray sea heading up into leaden gray clouds and a wind that moaned through the stays and rigging.

What tone does this sentence create in the excerpt?

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a tone of threat and danger

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a tone of distrust and sadness

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a tone of curiosity and confusion

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a tone of reflection and longing

Question 9

In paragraph 9, what is the effect of the phrase “slamming, rising, heeling, skidding, slamming down again”?

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It shows the persistent force of the storm on David and the Frog.

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It imitates the disorder of David’s thoughts during the storm.

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It emphasizes the repetitive nature of the waters along the Baja coast.

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It illustrates the conditions in which the Frog was intended to sail.

Question 10

Which detail best shows David’s attitude toward his situation?

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“More than once he was knocked off his feet by a wall of water . . . but he never let go of the helm, rose and took it again and again . . .” (paragraph 8)

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“The storm might be days getting to him, might not come at all, and he didn’t have much food and fishing wasn’t going that well.” (paragraph 2)

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“. . . he brought her around, up into the wind until she was tacking northwest and making a solid six knots.” (paragraph 4)

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“It was then that he saw the ship—a small, older ship, coming out of the dusk, aiming almost at him but slightly off his bow, running with the wind and sea.” (paragraph 11)

Question 11

Which detail from the excerpt best supports the idea that David is an experienced sailor?

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“. . . he worked the helm, let her ease up . . . kept the speed between five and six knots, did not run from the storm but into it, used it, rolled with it, absorbed it.” (paragraph 7)

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“He thought of turning and going back into the bay to ride it out but decided against it.” (paragraph 2)

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“. . . at one point he snarled, growled at the wind and sea—the helm in his gut, his arms aching, his legs on fire . . .” (paragraph 9)

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“He came about and let the Frog sail closer, came up into the wind and stopped about thirty yards away, rising and settling on the waves and swells.” (paragraph 14)

Question 12

How does paragraph 16 contribute to a theme of the excerpt?

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by emphasizing that David has persevered and survived despite the dangerous storm

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by revealing that David’s family and friends are people who tend to think negatively

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by including the name of David’s hometown to show where his trip began

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by including details about the location of the young man as he spoke to David

Question 13

Which idea would be most important to include in a summary of the article?

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“The scientists looked at four possible causes: lions, parasites, illegal hunters (called poachers), and poor food supply.” (paragraph 6)

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“The Serengeti is about the size of Vermont, so the scientists could not study the entire area. Instead, they surveyed three regions . . .” (paragraph 5)

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“To find out if lions had been killing more giraffes in recent years, the team looked at calf survival rates and long-term records . . .” (paragraph 7)

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“When the food supply is short, the environment supports fewer giraffes and the females have fewer calves.” (paragraph 10)

Question 14

Read this quotation from paragraph 11.

“The Serengeti is one of Earth’s natural wonders,” she says.

What is the effect of Dr. Strauss’s word choice in this quotation?

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It indicates that Dr. Strauss considers this area a marvel.

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It suggests that Dr. Strauss wants to study the ecology of the area.

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It shows that Dr. Strauss wants to strengthen the reputation of Tanzania.

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It demonstrates that Dr. Strauss considers the giraffe population level critical to the area.

Question 15

What is the meaning of “rebound” as used in paragraph 12?

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recover from a challenge

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return to a location

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replace with something new

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reveal a problem

Question 16

Which sentence states a central idea of the article?

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Researchers are determining the reasons for changes in the giraffe population.

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Environmentalists are distributing books to increase understanding of giraffes.

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Adult giraffes are better equipped than calves to handle threats in the wild.

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Giraffes are more challenging to study than other wild animals in Africa.

Question 17

How does the author emphasize the significance of a food source to the Serengeti giraffe population?

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by explaining that female giraffes need plenty of food to sustain reproduction

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by describing the wide variety of foods the giraffes can choose from

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by describing positive changes in the environment where the giraffes live

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by explaining that the giraffes have recently adapted to new diets

Question 18

What benefit does Dr. Strauss’s research team offer to Tanzanians and the future of the giraffes?

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a new viewpoint on how to support endangered giraffe populations

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a chance to invent new methods for counting and keeping track of giraffe populations

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a way to analyze nutrition sources for giraffes in challenging environments

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a solution for keeping poachers out of protected giraffe environments

Question 19

Protecting Earth’s plants and animals is important to keep the environment balanced and healthy. How do the details in the article support this idea?

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by suggesting that one change can impact other parts of the environment

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by describing how scientific study influences diversity in the environment

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by arguing that the environment must be free of human influences to improve

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by explaining how the environment will continue to naturally maintain animal variety

Question 20

How do the details in paragraphs 1 through 3 help develop a central idea in the article?

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They establish the situation that made it easier to assist the war effort.

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They explain the events that strengthened the American army.

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They explain the importance of religion to some people during the war.

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They establish the reason the British located their headquarters in Philadelphia.

Question 21

As used in paragraph 6, what does the phrase “sounds from the room pulled Lydia from her bed” suggest about Lydia?

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She senses the men must be discussing something very important.

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She hopes the officers will stop meeting at her home in Philadelphia.

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She worries that one of the buttonmold messages has been discovered.

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She wonders if the officers are beginning to question her neutrality as a Quaker.

Question 22

What important idea does the author develop in paragraphs 5 through 7?

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Lydia’s willingness to risk her safety

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Lydia’s dedication to her family

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Lydia’s tendency to do what she is asked

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Lydia’s attitude about sharing her home

Question 23

What is a motivation for Lydia’s actions in paragraphs 12 and 13?

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She worries for her son’s life.

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She wants to visit her son at White Marsh.

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She believes Captain Craig knows her son.

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She receives a message from her son.

Question 24

What is the effect of the phrase “In a soft, hushed voice” as used in paragraph 13?

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The reader is reminded of the dangers at every point in a mission such as this.

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The reader realizes that Lydia’s trip has taken a toll on her physically.

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The reader is informed about how women were expected to address leaders in the army.

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The reader understands that Lydia has doubts as to whether she should have made the trip.

Question 25

Which quotation most directly causes the events in paragraph 16?

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“When the British arrived at White Marsh, General Howe found the American troops armed with cannons.” (paragraph 14)

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“When the officers arrived, Lydia let them in and went to bed.” (paragraph 6)

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“She recognized him as a friend, Captain Charles Craig.” (paragraph 12)

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“Sternly, he asked if any of the others in her family were awake on the night of the officer’s last meeting.” (paragraph 18)

Question 26

How does the event in paragraph 20 relate to the details in paragraph 2?

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It shows that the British continue to hold a mistaken belief about the Darraghs.

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It presents evidence that the British will lose against the American troops.

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It suggests that the British believe they can learn something from Lydia Darragh.

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It provides support for the idea that the British still plan to attack White Marsh.

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