Question 1

How do paragraphs 2 and 3 develop a central idea in the article?

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They show how William learned things on his own.

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They state that William was not able to attend school.

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They explain that others did not care about William’s questions.

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They give examples of the types of books William read.

Question 2

What does the phrase “pore over” mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

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examine

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write about

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glance at

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copy

Question 3

Paragraph 6 develops the author’s central claim by showing that William

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was resourceful in finding what he needed

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was distracted by so many objects in the junkyard

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was able to make use of his limited time in school

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was excited to look for new projects

Question 4

Which sentence best describes the relationship between William and the people who doubted him?

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William ignored and then convinced them.

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William was inspired and delighted by them.

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William was concerned and worried about them.

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William listened to and then got help from them.

Question 5

In paragraph 14, what does the word “marvel” suggest?

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They are amazed by what William has done.

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They are curious to see what will happen to the bulb.

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They are worried that William’s experiment may be dangerous.

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They are ready to have more lights in the house.

Question 6

Which quotation shows an effect of success on William’s life?

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“The story of the boy with only an eighth-grade education who’d built ‘electric wind’ spread across the Internet.” (paragraph 16)

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“Shoppers, farmers, and traders could see William’s tower from the local market.” (paragraph 10)

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“From the top of the tower he explained that, by using the power of wind, his machine could create electricity.” (paragraph 11)

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“William knew this was his moment—his moment to show everyone he wasn’t crazy . . .” (paragraph 12)

Question 7

Based on the information in the article, which of the following is most likely the author’s point of view?

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Curiosity and persistence can lead to change.

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Access to formal schooling is important for success.

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Science education is needed to help people flourish.

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Families are the best support system.

Question 8

What role do paragraphs 1 through 3 mainly play in the story?

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They set the scene and explain the process for picking a new design.

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They clarify the emotions that the two architects are feeling.

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They foreshadow the surprise at the ending.

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They set a humorous tone by describing the two architects sitting in school desks.

Question 9

In paragraph 6, “markedly” means doing something in

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an obvious way

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a careful way

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a respectful way

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an enthusiastic way

Question 10

How does the word choice in paragraphs 9 and 11 affect the story?

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It conveys how impressive Mr. Kowalski’s design is.

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It describes how similar the design is to the Capitol building.

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It shows why the design is practical for a school.

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It explains what classical architecture looks like.

Question 11

How do paragraphs 4 and 5 connect to what the reader learns in paragraph 18?

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They support the idea that Mr. Kowalski is guilty of stealing Mr. Hoodhood’s plans.

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They reveal that Mr. Kowalski thinks Holling’s father is a better architect than he is.

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They show that Mr. Kowalski hopes Holling likes his plan for the school.

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They provide information about how Mr. Kowalski’s and Mr. Hoodhood’s designs are different.

Question 12

What do paragraphs 15 through 18 reveal about Holling?

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He did not know he was being deceived.

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He disobeys his father easily.

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He is unconcerned with the opinions of others.

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He is a dishonest person.

Question 13

How does the author develop Holling’s point of view in the story?

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by describing his observations until he realizes what has happened

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by explaining how his father sees the competition

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by describing Mr. Kowalski’s plans for the school building

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by explaining the architectural review process

Question 14

Which detail about Mr. Kowalski and Mr. Hoodhood would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

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They are competing to design a new school.

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They have model buildings under sheets on the table.

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They must meet with the school board at a school.

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They have to wait to hear who has been chosen.

Question 15

How does paragraph 3 relate to the other paragraphs in the section “Unlikely in the Extreme”?

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Paragraph 3 explains an idea, and the other paragraphs describe how the idea was disproved.

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Paragraph 3 introduces a problem, and the other paragraphs explain the solution to the problem.

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Paragraph 3 presents an argument, and the other paragraphs give evidence to support the argument.

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Paragraph 3 sets up a comparison, and the other paragraphs give details about the comparison.

Question 16

What role does paragraph 8 play in the organization of the article?

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It introduces the connection between activities on Earth and research in outer space.

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It shows techniques that scientists use to study remote regions.

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It explains how the environment on Jupiter might support life.

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It describes the activities of scientists interested in extreme environments.

Question 17

How does paragraph 10 develop a central idea in the article?

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It presents questions to be answered about the possibility of life in an extreme environment.

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It explains how life in an extreme environment could be possible.

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It describes scientific research on the possibility of life in an extreme environment.

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It provides clues to the possible existence of life in an extreme environment.

Question 18

How did scientists address the concern described in paragraph 14?

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They obtained a water sample with clean technology

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They removed an ice core from the lake to study it.

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They applied chemicals to melt ice and keep the borehole open.

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They found sediment at the bottom of the lake.

Question 19

What is the meaning of the word “contaminate” as used in paragraphs 14 and 16?

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pollute

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color

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replace

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freeze

Question 20

According to the information in this article, which sentence describes how life was discovered beneath Antarctica?

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Scientists found proof of water beneath Antarctic ice, then they drilled to get samples of the water to look for life.

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Scientists saw signs of ice that may cover water on other planets, so they drilled for water beneath Antarctic ice.

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Scientists knew that there were life forms in the deep parts of the ocean, so they concluded that there was life in the water beneath Antarctic ice.

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Scientists found microbes on the surface of Antarctic ice, then they drilled into the ice to look for microbes beneath the surface.

Question 21

Which sentence best shows the author’s point of view on the topic of the article?

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Antarctica is one of the most important scientific environments on Earth.

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The amount of water below the ice in Antarctica is surprising.

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Astronomers are excited about signs of ice and water on other planets.

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The formation of very flat ice at the Vostok station is an important clue.

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