Question 1

Paragraphs 1 through 4 reveal that Alan is

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focused even in a life and death situation

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discouraged after several of his ideas fail

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overwhelmed and dismayed by his environment

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adventurous and enjoying the current challenge

Question 2

In paragraph 4, what is the effect of the simile “with tools as brittle as glass”?

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It increases danger by emphasizing that the tools were breakable in the cold.

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It adds to the setting by suggesting that the tools were reflecting light off the snow.

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It affects the plot by explaining that the tools were hard to see.

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It creates suspense by showing that the tools were missing some pieces.

Question 3

Why does Alan use the compressed nitrogen?

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The nitrogen’s energy will propel him toward the base before he runs out of air.

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The nitrogen will stay liquid in the atmosphere

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The nitrogen is used for emergencies when astronauts become stranded.

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The nitrogen’s cable can be cut and it will continue to work.

Question 4

What quotation best reveals Alan’s character?

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“Alan forced himself to stay calm. Panic would mean disaster.”(paragraph 9)

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“As Alan glided toward the base, he flapped more often, watching the height-above surface and distance-to-target displays.” (paragraph 8)

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“He could see details on the surface more clearly now, because he was flying so low.” (paragraph 8)

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“His descent rate began to slow, but the muscles in his arms burned with pain.” (paragraph 9)

Question 5

In paragraph 9, “appendages” refers to something that

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is attached

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is lightweight

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slows things down

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calms a person

Question 6

The main way the point of view affects the story is by making it

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suspenseful

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humorous

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formal

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lighthearted

Question 7

Which sentence would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

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The power from the nitrogen blast allows Alan to travel farther and faster.

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The weather on Titan is cold and hazy.

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A cable connects space suits to a power source for spacewalks.

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Alan soars away from his target during part of his flight.

Question 8

As used in paragraph 2, what does the phrase “fading into the background” mean?

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losing its importance in people’s minds

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moving farther and farther from the city

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disappearing from view

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remaining important only to those who value nature

Question 9

Which claim from the article is least supported?

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“Industry on the river had made some New Yorkers filthy rich.”(paragraph 3)

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“But now there were other dreamers in the valley, with their own dreams of wealth.” (paragraph 6)

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“But it had just made the river filthy.” (paragraph 3)

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“New York didn’t seem to need the river anymore, except as a sewer. And that’s what it became.” (paragraph 2)

Question 10

What is the role of paragraph 7 in the organization of the article?

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It transitions to the part of the article where change occurs.

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It introduces the part of the article about activists.

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It concludes the part of the article about industry.

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It compares the two groups of dreamers.

Question 11

What does “unblemished” mean as used in paragraph 11?

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unharmed

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unstable

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unaware

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unknown

Question 12

How does the idea expressed in paragraph 15 relate to the article?

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People who benefit from the river must also protect it.

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Opposing groups can each get what they want from the river.

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The river is able to move in two different directions.

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There are two main ways that the river can be fixed.

Question 13

Which sentence is most important to include in a summary of the article?

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The Hudson River became polluted in the effort to gain wealth.

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The author has dreamed of returning to the Hudson River for fifty years

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The Mahicans have a saying about taking care of the river.

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One company colored the river red and yellow with excess car paint.

Question 14

Which quotation best expresses the author’s point of view in the article?

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“It’s now my turn to help in keeping the river of dreams flowing, for all those dreamers yet to come.” (paragraph 17)

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“More and more people joined the movement as they realized how much difference each of us can make.” (paragraph 12)

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“In less than 300 years it had grown from a tiny Dutch outpost in the wilderness to the business capital of the world.” (paragraph 1)

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“In 1963, Con Edison, New York City’s power company, proposed a plan for constructing the largest hydroelectric pumping station ever built.”(paragraph 8)

Question 15

In paragraph 1, what does the phrase “clattering nerve center of the restaurant” suggest?

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energy, core

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greatness, stability

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messiness, chaos

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tension, anxiety

Question 16

Which quotation best expresses a central idea of the story?

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“. . . I decided early on that this is the work I want to do . . .” (paragraph 6)

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“. . . just in case I ever want to do anything else with my life.” (paragraph 8)

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“It hardly seems fair that I have to walk away from all of that . . .” (paragraph 8)

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“I started experimenting with being a vegetarian when I turned fourteen . . .” (paragraph 5)

Question 17

Read this sentence from paragraph 9.

She’s the queen of all reasons people can do anything they want in life.

What does this sentence suggest about Julia Child?

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She was successful in a career that interested her.

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Her famous kitchen became part of a cooking museum.

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She always remained calm in the kitchen.

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Her cooking style created unique flavor combinations.

Question 18

In paragraph 11, what does the one-word statement “Somehow” reveal?

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It shows the narrator does not have every detail of her future plans figured out just yet.

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It illustrates the narrator’s enthusiasm about her future plans.

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It demonstrates the narrator’s lack of knowledge about how difficult her goals are to achieve.

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It shows the narrator has some questions about whether she will succeed or not.

Question 19

What does the statement “I know I’m going to have to pay my dues” (paragraph 11) show about the narrator’s attitude toward her plans?

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She realizes success depends on more than setting a goal.

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She is highly motivated by the idea of becoming famous.

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She thinks becoming a celebrity chef requires only money.

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She thinks the price of fame might be too high.

Question 20

Which sentence would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

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The narrator admires celebrity chefs.

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When the narrator’s mother makes her do homework, the narrator rolls her eyes.

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When the narrator’s mother wanted to invest in a restaurant, Pia wanted to buy the old bank building.

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The narrator lives in California.

Question 21

The author develops the narrator’s point of view mainly through the use of

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internal monologue

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conflict between characters

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flashback

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limited dialogue

Question 22

As it relates to the information in the article, what does “With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way”in the title suggest?

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Women encountered resistance to their efforts.

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Women had a difficult time learning to ride bicycles.

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Women rode bicycles along rough and unpaved roads.

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Women were unused to dealing with mechanical issues.

Question 23

Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

“At sixteen years of age, I was enwrapped in the long skirts that impeded every footstep,” remembered Frances Willard, who in 1895 wrote a best-selling account of how she learned to ride a bicycle at age 53.

Which word from the sentence best helps the reader understand the meaning of “impeded”?

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enwrapped

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footstep

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remembered

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every

Question 24

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

But the bicycle changed that.

How does the sentence develop an idea?

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It marks a transition.

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It refines a previous statement.

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It provides evidence for a claim.

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It introduces an example.

Question 25

What do the details in paragraph 3 reveal about the author’s point of view?

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The author thinks that all women were treated unfairly regardless of economic status.

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The author thinks that clothing restrictions were less of a burden than the necessity of hard work.

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The author thinks that poor women had more freedom of dress even though they had to work hard.

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The author thinks that the contrast between two classes of women had an effect on their advancement.

Question 26

What idea about women riding bicycles is emphasized in paragraphs 6 and 7?

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Riding bicycles offered more than just freedom of movement.

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Riding bicycles was a popular subject in magazines.

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Riding bicycles was a simple way to participate in a political movement.

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Riding bicycles changed women’s fashion.

Question 27

A distinction the author makes between Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Frances Willard is that only

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Willard was actually known to ride a bicycle

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Willard was a true spokeswoman for the bicycle

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Stanton wrote in favor of women riding bicycles

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Stanton was actually criticized for riding a bicycle

Question 28

Which quotation best expresses the central idea of the article?

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“Thanks to the wheel, women were starting to be seen and heard in public life.” (paragraph 3)

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“Young girls could play outside, but when they matured, their freedom of movement was greatly restricted.” (paragraph 2)

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“Suddenly, women were leaving their homes to cycle and socialize on country roads and city streets.” (paragraph 3)

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“It was not a stretch for some cyclists to see the possibility of a larger role for women in the world.” (paragraph 4)

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