Question 1

Read the sentence from paragraph 1.

What does the word 'misery' mean as it is used in the sentence?

Accepted Answer

unhappiness

Answer

exhaustion

Answer

confusion

Answer

nervousness

Question 2

Which detail from the story provides the BEST clue for the meaning of the word 'misery'?

Accepted Answer

" ... waiting for nothing, with nothing I wanted to do."

Answer

" ... tired of waiting and went off on his own ... "

Answer

"No plans."

Answer

"And right away, I knew what I had to do."

Question 3

How does the narrator's apology to the neighbors contribute to the theme of the story?

Accepted Answer

It shows that it is best to admit to mistakes.

Answer

It shows that it is difficult to understand how other people are feeling.

Answer

It shows that it requires bravery to approach others who are angry.

Answer

It shows that feelings of guilt will pass.

Question 4

Which detail from the story BEST supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

" ... because I was going to do the right thing."

Answer

"Yes, they might ambush me .... "

Answer

"Like my heart was heavier and lighter ... "

Answer

" ... I got to the property line without harm .... "

Question 5

In the passage from 'Ida B', how are the narrator and Claire similar?

Accepted Answer

They are both unsure about what the other person will do.

Answer

They both dislike quitting something before it is finished.

Answer

Neither of them is good at apologizing when they are wrong.

Answer

Neither of them is comfortable with being neighbors.

Question 6

What does the phrase 'few and far between' mean as it is used in paragraph 2?

Accepted Answer

less often

Answer

more distant

Answer

harder to hear

Answer

less happy

Question 7

Which detail from the story of the passage helps the reader understand the meaning of the phrase 'few and far between?'

Accepted Answer

"So on the occasion ... "

Answer

" ... where he'd lived once upon a time."

Answer

"' ... did I ever tell you ..."

Answer

" ... does his best talking in stories ... "

Question 8

Which pair of sentences provides the best summary of the story from 'Moon Over Manifest'?

Accepted Answer

A girl rides a train alone to go live in her father's hometown. She misses her father but is curious about her new home.

Answer

A girl lives with her father but must go on a train alone. Her father is upset because she had gotten very sick.

Answer

A girl enjoys a train ride to a new home. She looks through the things she has brought with her and thinks about the past.

Answer

A girl wonders about a town she will see for the first time. She decides to jump off the train to see it sooner.

Question 9

In the story from 'Moon Over Manifest', how do paragraphs 2 and 3 contribute to the overall structure of the story?

Accepted Answer

They establish the problem of the story.

Answer

They describe the setting where the story takes place.

Answer

They compare the personalities of two characters.

Answer

They present a solution to the main conflict in the story.

Question 10

Which detail from the story BEST supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

" ... I could taste the sadness in his voice when he told me I couldn't stay with him .... "

Answer

" ... a letter from Gideon telling folks that I would be received by Pastor Howard at the Manifest depot ... "

Answer

"The doctors said I was lucky to come out of it."

Answer

" ... while he worked a railroad job back in Iowa."

Question 11

Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage.

What is the meaning of the phrase 'in a buzzing whirl' as it is used in the sentence?

Accepted Answer

many thoughts happening at once

Answer

a lot of daydreaming

Answer

a lot of confusing information

Answer

many challenging activities

Question 12

Which detail in paragraph 7 helps the reader understand the meaning of 'in a buzzing whirl'?

Accepted Answer

" ... had a little time to get accustomed to the idea ... "

Answer

" ... seemed like a dream to be suddenly translated ... "

Answer

" ... have liked a day's preparation ... "

Answer

" ... change over and discuss it at home."

Question 13

Which statement BEST describes the main difference between Gwen and Miss Roscoe in the passage from 'The Youngest Girl in the Fifth'?

Accepted Answer

Gwen takes time to think while Miss Roscoe acts quickly.

Answer

Gwen wants things to remain the same while Miss Roscoe seeks change.

Answer

Gwen likes to dream while Miss Roscoe deals with facts.

Answer

Gwen seems to be timid while Miss Roscoe appears to be daring.

Question 14

How does the narrator's point of view influence how the events are described?

Accepted Answer

By focusing on Gwen's reactions to the events, the narrator creates sympathy for her situation.

Answer

By including only Miss Roscoe's dialogue during the events, the narrator highlights her power.

Answer

By focusing events on Gwen's feelings about wanting more time to make her decision, the narrator shows she has trouble making decisions.

Answer

By including the students' reactions to Miss Roscoe during the events, the narrator provides information about other characters.

Question 15

Which detail from the passage supports the answer in Part A?

Accepted Answer

" ... stared at Miss Roscoe, too surprised to answer." (paragraph 3)

Answer

"It seemed like a dream .... " (paragraph 7)

Answer

"' ... should be very sorry to have to put you down again."' (paragraph 6)

Answer

" ... quailed alike under the glance of her keen dark eyes." (paragraph 1)

Question 16

How do paragraphs 2 and 3 help provide the overall structure of the passage?

Accepted Answer

They show how quickly the Principal acts on her decision.

Answer

They reveal the Principal's plan to assist;struggling students.

Answer

They describe the Principal's relationship with the students.

Answer

They explain how the students feel about the Principal.

Question 17

Read the sentence from paragraph 5 of the article by Dyan deNapoli.

What does the word 'vocal' mean as it is used in the sentence?

Accepted Answer

noisy

Answer

shy

Answer

challenging

Answer

fearful

Question 18

Which sentence from the article BEST helps the reader understand the meaning of 'vocal' in Part A?

Accepted Answer

"I expected to walk in to a chorus of honking and squawking."

Answer

"Only the hushed voices of people could be heard."

Answer

"I felt overwhelmed."

Answer

"My heart ached for the distressed birds."

Question 19

Select the BEST summary of the article by Dyan deNapoli.

Accepted Answer

A large oil spill in the water near Cape Town placed a nearby penguin population in danger. Thousands of rescuers worked together to help the penguins and eventually returned them to their home.

Answer

A large oil spill in the water near Cape Town threatened the lives of penguins living nearby. Experts trained many people who volunteered to help the penguins.

Answer

A large oil spill in the water near Cape Town endangered the lives of a nearby penguin population. Despite their efforts, rescuers quickly realized that the penguins needed more care than they could provide.

Answer

A large oil spill in the water near Cape Town threatened the penguins who lived on a nearby island. Experts spent months caring for the injured birds, but many were unable to be released back into the wild.

Question 20

How does the author, Dyan deNapoli, support the idea that cleaning the penguins was a difficult task?

Accepted Answer

by providing a description of the steps for cleaning penguins

Answer

by providing a comparison of two ways to clean penguins

Answer

by providing an explanation of why oil must be cleaned from penguins

Answer

by providing a quotation from someone who cleaned penguins

Question 21

Which paragraph in the article by Dyan deNapoli BEST supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

paragraph 7

Answer

paragraph 1

Answer

paragraph 9

Answer

paragraph 6

Question 22

Which sentence BEST states a difference between how information is presented in the article by Lauren Tarshis and how information is presented in the article by Dyan deNapoli?

Accepted Answer

The article by Tarshis puts the reader in the role of a penguin affected by an oil spill event, while the article by deNapoli tells how a person was affected by an oil spill event.

Answer

The article by Tarshis tells about the cause of an oil spill event, while the article by deNapoli highlights the process used to clean the penguins affected by an oil spill event.

Answer

The article by Tarshis offers details about the experience of the rescuers who assist after an oil spill event, while the article by deNapoli discusses the causes of an oil spill event.

Answer

The article by Tarshis focuses on statistics to provide more information about an oil spill event, while the article by deNapoli shares the emotional effects on rescuers after an oil spill event.

Question 23

Which phrase best describes both the workers in the article by Lauren Tarshis and the volunteers in the article by Dyan deNapoli?

Accepted Answer

ready to save as many birds as possible

Answer

hopeful that more rescuers will arrive to help

Answer

concerned about slipping on the oil-slick rocks

Answer

angry because of the carelessness of humans

Question 24

What is the meaning of 'ingestion' as it is used in paragraph 9 of the article "Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic"?

Accepted Answer

taking something into the body

Answer

working hard at a difficult task

Answer

sticking tightly to a surface

Answer

removing from a protective covering

Question 25

Which phrase from paragraph 9 helps the reader understand the meaning of 'ingestion'?

Accepted Answer

" ... to drink fluids, vitamins and charcoal ... "

Answer

"It is a labor of love .... "

Answer

"Treat the affected animals as quickly as possible .... "

Answer

" ... washing the feathers with detergent ... "

Question 26

Which statement BEST describes a major difference between the structure of the articles "The Amazing Penguin Rescue" by Dyan deNapoli and "Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic"?

Accepted Answer

"Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic" provides the main steps in the process of the rescue effort, while the article by deNapoli is a firsthand account of one person's experience.

Answer

"Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic" presents facts to support an argument in favor of helping penguins, while the article by deNapoli is focused mostly on opinion and emotions related to the oil spill.

Answer

"Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic" compares and contrasts many ways people can help rescue penguins, while the article by deNapoli focuses on only one part of the rescue process.

Answer

"Update on Penguin Rescue Efforts from Oil Spill in South Atlantic" is mainly a chronological account of the oil spill itself, while the article by deNapoli focuses on the causes and effects of the oil spill.

Question 27

Which statement explains how Paul responds to Johnny's challenge of turning a seed into a tree?

Accepted Answer

Paul is annoyed and wants to prove to Johnny that growing a tree is easy to do.

Answer

Paul is angry and wants to demonstrate to Johnny that he does not care about growing trees.

Answer

Paul is proud that he has cut down the trees and is surprised that Johnny is unhappy.

Answer

Paul is sad that Johnny misses the trees and wants him to feel better.

Question 28

Which detail from the story supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

"'What's so hard about growin' a tree anyway?"'

Answer

"Paul hems an' haws, but he sees as how he has to make good on his word."

Answer

"Paul is upset for a minute, then he realizes he don't need to brag to anybody .... "

Answer

"Not wishin' to hurt any of 'em, he picks 'em up, one at a time .... "

Question 29

At the beginning of the story, how is Johnny's view about his trees different from Paul's?

Accepted Answer

Johnny views his trees as the result of hard work while Paul views them as objects to win a contest.

Answer

Johnny views his trees as needing his protection while Paul views them as needing too much care.

Answer

Johnny views his trees as food for the rabbits while Paul views them as useful in his work.

Answer

Johnny views his trees as friends that he needs to take care of while Paul views them as something to brag about.

Question 30

How do paragraphs 9, 12, and 15 contribute to the overall structure of the story?

Accepted Answer

They describe the process by which one of the characters learns a lesson.

Answer

They identify the source of the conflict between the characters.

Answer

They provide details that explain the importance of the setting to the characters.

Answer

They include a series of events that challenge the characters.

Question 31

Which paragraph BEST supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

paragraph 16

Answer

paragraph 14

Answer

paragraph 11

Answer

paragraph 8

Question 32

How does the narrator's point of view MOST influence how the events are described in the passage from "The Growin' of Paul Bunyan"?

Accepted Answer

It reveals Paul's actions while he cares for the seed.

Answer

It reveals Paul's relationship with Johnny.

Answer

It shows Paul's past experience with planting.

Answer

It shows Paul's reasons for chopping down trees.

Question 33

Which detail from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

"So he gets down on his knees an' he folds his hands around that little spot o' dirt an', gentle as he can, breathes his warm breath onto that tiny little seed."

Answer

"'What's so hard about growin' a tree anyway?"'

Answer

"Paul is upset for a minute, then he realizes he don't need to brag to anybody, that that little slip o' green is all the happiness he needs right now."

Answer

"'It's always easier to chop somethin' down than to make it grow."'

Question 34

In paragraph 19 of "Phillis's Big Test," what is the meaning of the phrase 'testifying to'?

Accepted Answer

confirming

Answer

representing

Answer

exhibiting

Answer

offering

Question 35

Which sentence from the article helps the reader understand the meaning of the phrase 'testifying to' as it is used in paragraph 19?

Accepted Answer

"She would make her own way to the public hall, where a group of men would decide once and for all: was she or was she not the author of her poems?" (paragraph 2)

Answer

"She wanted her own book, because books would not just last a lifetime; they would be there for her children and her children's children." (paragraph 11)

Answer

"She had spent recent evenings copying and recopying her poetry in her own neat handwriting." (paragraph 3)

Answer

"She was not content to recite her verse in drawing rooms or read one of her poems from a newspaper." (paragraph 11)

Question 36

According to the article "Phillis's Big Test," which statement explains Phillis Wheatley's relationship with her master and his family?

Accepted Answer

They supported her as a writer.

Answer

They named her after a ship.

Answer

They provided her with transportation.

Answer

They treated her as a servant.

Question 37

Which sentence from the article provides support for the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

"She started to turn away, but then Susanna Wheatley's words echoed in her head: Your talent will speak for itself." (paragraph 15)

Answer

"She was just shedding her front teeth when John Wheatley bought her on the Boston docks as a servant for his wife, Susanna." (paragraph 5)

Answer

"ONE CRISP EARLY-AUTUMN morning in 1772, Phillis Wheatley was crossing the Boston cobblestones with a sheaf of papers held tightly under her arm." (paragraph 1)

Answer

"They christened their new slave Phillis, the name of the slave ship on which she arrived." (paragraph 5)

Question 38

Which statement BEST expresses the main ideas of the article?

Accepted Answer

Phillis was motivated by literature to express herself, and she overcame challenges to become a poet.

Answer

Phillis memorized her poetry by copying it, and she was fully prepared to pass her exam.

Answer

Phillis was grateful to her new family, and she wrote poetry to describe her experiences with them.

Answer

Phillis enjoyed writing poetry, and she was encouraged to publish her work.

Question 39

What is the difference between Phillis's audience at the Wheatley's home and the men at the exam?

Accepted Answer

The men at the exam require her to prove herself.

Answer

The Wheatley audience reads her poetry before she recites it.

Answer

The men at the exam are greater in number.

Answer

The Wheatley audience includes highly educated people.

Question 40

Which paragraph from "Phillis's Big Test" provides evidence to support the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

paragraph 16

Answer

paragraph 14

Answer

paragraph 11

Answer

paragraph 13

Question 41

How does the author use evidence to support the point that Phillis was determined to succeed?

Accepted Answer

by showing that she worked hard and had future plans

Answer

by showing that she was independent and had strong opinions

Answer

by showing that she received support and a good education

Answer

by showing that she stayed busy reading literature

Question 42

Based on information in "Phillis's Big Test," what is the MAIN reason that Phillis works hard to pass the examination?

Accepted Answer

to achieve what she thinks she is meant to do

Answer

to gain fame as a poet

Answer

to make the Wheatley family proud

Answer

to show her skill at reciting poetry

Related quizzes

Related quizzes