Question 1

Which statement best expresses a theme of the story?

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Determination and creative thinking can help people overcome challenges.

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It is wise to work in secret if a dream is not supported by relatives.

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Beautiful objects can bring happiness, but they are often not worth the price.

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Working with new people can be scary, but will become easier over time.

Question 2

In paragraph 1, what does the phrase “like a flame” help the reader to understand about the cloth?

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its color and how it moves

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its pattern and its use

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its temperature and its direction

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its size and how much it weighs

Question 3

What do the details in paragraph 3 show about Sali?

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She is thoughtful and creative.

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She is strange and secretive.

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She is greedy and demanding.

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She is careful and ambitious.

Question 4

What does paragraph 13 reveal about Sali’s point of view?

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Sali is unsure and does not have a detailed plan to have the dlokibani made.

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Sali is eager to learn new skills so that she can take care of herself like a grownup.

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Sali is worried that all of her work will be wasted if she cannot complete her project.

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Sali is delighted to keep her secret and surprise her family with her new dlokibani.

Question 5

What can the reader infer about the shopkeeper and the tailor?

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They are fair and generous.

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They are tense and distracted.

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They are clever and proud.

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They are silly and foolish.

Question 6

How do paragraphs 7 and 17 contribute to the structure of the story?

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They show the actions Sali takes to solve her problem.

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They explain why Sali wants a new dress.

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They provide details about the shopkeeper and the tailor.

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They foreshadow an important choice Sali makes later.

Question 7

Which quotation best supports a theme of the story?

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“ ‘You’ve worked well for this cloth, Sali,’ he said.” (paragraph 11)

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“Then he started cutting the billows of orange fabric.” (paragraph 19)

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“Sali rushed straight home with her treasure.” (paragraph 12)

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“ ‘Why do you stand so long at the door?’ he asked.” (paragraph 6)

Question 8

Which sentence best represents a conflict between Guthrie and her father?

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Guthrie’s father thinks free-fall parachuting is too dangerous for her.

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Guthrie’s father is worried about her becoming a race car driver.

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Guthrie’s father insists she has to take private parachuting lessons.

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Guthrie’s father is concerned when she begins flying at a young age.

Question 9

Paragraphs 10 and 11 are important to the article because they

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explain to the reader how Guthrie began to win auto races

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inform the reader that Guthrie joined a local sports car club

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describe to the reader how Guthrie drove around Long Island

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tell the reader that Guthrie was helped by a driver in Connecticut

Question 10

Which quotation best reveals the author’s point of view?

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“It was no surprise that Janet Guthrie excelled at one of the most dangerous sports on Earth.” (paragraph 1)

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“She flew whenever she could break away from her classes at the Universityof Michigan.” (paragraph 8)

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“. . . the pro taught her how to pull the rip cord that opened the chute, how to absorb the shock after landing . . .” (paragraph 7)

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“To get into top physical shape for Vollstedt’s test, Guthrie did exercises . . .” (paragraph 19)

Question 11

Which detail from the article represents Guthrie’s biggest challenge?

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“One day she lost her balance, landed hard on her left foot, and fell . . .”(paragraph 19)

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“. . . a secret test at the Ontario Motor Speedway near Los Angeles.”(paragraph 18)

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“. . . finishing in some of the country’s most celebrated long-distance competitions.” (paragraph 14)

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“Before long she taught herself how to take apart and rebuild its engine . . .” (paragraph 12)

Question 12

Which detail from the article best represents Janet Guthrie?

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“She had always loved adventure and daring new experiences.”(paragraph 1)

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“In 1973, she won the North Atlantic Road Racing Championship.”(paragraph 14)

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“Broken ankle and all, Guthrie stepped into an unfamiliar car.”(paragraph 20)

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“Excited by her success, Guthrie attended a driving school in Connecticut.”(paragraph 11)

Question 13

In paragraph 20, what does Guthrie mean when she says, “It was like going to the moon”?

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She thinks driving a fast car is quite exciting.

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She believes racing is similar to space flight.

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She believes racing can often be dangerous.

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She thinks the speed of the car is frightening.

Question 14

Which idea from the article does the title “ ‘Janet Guthrie: Lady in the Fast Lane’ from Profiles in Sports Courage” best support?

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Guthrie was fearless at trying thrilling and challenging new activities.

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Guthrie was famous for participating in a race with a broken foot.

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Guthrie was determined to become a commercial pilot like her father.

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Guthrie was a hard worker and saved money to achieve her goals.

Question 15

What does “brewing” mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

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developing

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being studied

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being encouraged

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separating

Question 16

What is the meaning of the phrase “sops up” as it is used in paragraph 5?

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takes in

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dries off

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cools down

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pushes back

Question 17

Why is wind direction an important factor in the creation of lake-effect snow?

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The wind direction can increase the amount of water taken into the air.

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The wind direction can decrease the temperature of the air.

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The wind direction can turn the water in a lake into ice.

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The wind direction can cause the water in a lake to become rough.

Question 18

What is the purpose of the information in paragraph 7?

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to describe life in a place where lake-effect snow is common

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to compare how lake-effect snow impacts different cities near large lakes

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to provide details about how lake-effect snow is removed from streets

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to explain how lake-effect snow is beneficial for an area

Question 19

The diagram adds new information to the article by showing that

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clouds increase in size as lake-effect snow forms

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heat and moisture rise up over the lake water to help form snow

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lake-effect snow forms when cold air moves over warm water

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huge amounts of moisture fall to the ground in the form of snow

Question 20

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

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Cold air and warm water are needed to form lake-effect snow.

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People who live in areas with lake-effect snow rarely have days off.

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Lake Erie produces less lake-effect snow at certain times of the year.

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Buffalo is a city that is used to dealing with lake-effect snow.

Question 21

Which sentence best states a central idea of the article?

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Lake-effect snow requires a special set of conditions in order to occur.

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Lake-effect snow is common in certain areas of the country.

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Lake-effect snow can cause damage to power lines and trees.

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Lake-effect snow can occur only for a short period of time each year.

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