PARCC - English Language Arts / Literacy - Grade 7 - Practice Test
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- Q1What is the meaning of "recurrence" as it is used in paragraph 16 of "The Count of Monte Cristo"?an instance of something happening againa desire for something hard to obtainan understanding of something previously unknowna way of thinking about something important120sRL.7.4
- Q2Which evidence from "The Count of Monte Cristo" supports the correct answer in Part A?"' ... he will soon resume it. "" (paragraph 12)"Full of hope, Edmond swallowed a few mouthfuls of bread and water .... "(paragraph 15)"' .... to but knock against the wall, and he will cease to work ..."" (paragraph 12)"Edmond did not close his eyes." (paragraph 17)60sRL.7.1
- Q3In "The Count of Monte Cristo", how does the noise in the wall affect Edmond Dantes?It frightens him into behaving foolishly.It proves that he will escape.It causes him to summon the jailer.It gives him a sense of hope.60sRL.7.3
- Q4Which evidence from "The Count of Monte Cristo" supports the answer to Part A?"It seemed to him that heaven had at length taken pity on him .... " (paragraph 3)"Suddenly the jailer entered." (paragraph 6)"No, no, doubtless he was deceived, and it was but one of those dreams that fore run death!" (paragraph 4)"So many loathsome animals inhabited the prison, that their noise did not, in general, awake him .... " (paragraph 2)60sRL.7.1
- Q5What is a central idea of "The Count of Monte Cristo"?Poor conditions cause a man to imagine sounds in his cell.A confined man is energized by the possibility of escape.The lack of company causes a man to befriend his jailer.A jailer takes pity on a hungry man and offers him food.60sRL.7.2
- Q6Which evidence from "The Count of Monte Cristo" best supports the answer to Part A?"'There can be no doubt about it,' thought he; 'it is some prisoner who is striving to obtain his freedom. Oh, if I were only there to help him!"' (paragraph 10)"Unfortunately, Edmond's brain was still so feeble that he could not bend his thoughts to anything in particular." (paragraph 11)"Fortunately, he fancied that Dantes was delirious; and placing the food on the rickety table, he withdrew." (paragraph 9)"Dantes raised himself up and began to talk about everything; about the bad quality of the food, about the coldness of his dungeon, grumbling and complaining, in order to have an excuse for speaking louder, and wearying the patience of his jailer, who out of kindness of heart had brought broth and white bread for his prisoner." (paragraph 8)60sRL.7.2
- Q7What is the meaning of "scale" as it is used in speech 7 of the scene from Blessings?to remove in layersto increase or reduce in sizeto climb up or over somethingto create according to certain proportions120sRL.7.4
- Q8Which phrase from the scene from "Blessings" BEST helps the reader to understand the meaning of '"scale"?"But I make 'em. And sell 'em." (speech 28)"And thinner. The air feels thinner." (speech 2)"See that ridge? Sheer rock-face.'' (speech 7)"High as you can get without ropes." (speech 7)60sRL.7.1
- Q9How does the author of "Blessings" use stage directions to reveal that the two characters are learning more about each other?by describing their relationshipby describing their activitiesby describing their accomplishmentsby describing their reactions60sRL.7.5
- Q10Which evidence from the scene from "Blessings" supports the correct answer in Part A?"(RENE waits for an answer.)" (before speech 38)"(RENE reaches the top. She looks out for the first time.)" (before speech 4)"(Proud of remembering.)" (speech 12)"(JESSE looks right at RENE, surprised by her directness.)" (before speech 36)60sRL.7.1
- Q11What is ONE way the stage directions help contribute meaning to the scene?by establishing a lighthearted moodby summarizing the plot of the playby foreshadowing the play's conflictby comparing the characters' points of view60sRL.7.5
- Q12In paragraph 2 of "NOAA's Big Miracle Worker," what tone does the phrase "it was a total zoo" convey?chaoticurgentannoyedpleading120sRI.7.4
- Q13Which detail from the interview indicates a tone similar to the one identified in Part A?"They seemed to understand that we were there to help them along." (paragraph 2)"Access was limited for safety reasons and to minimize disturbance to the whales and those involved directly with the rescue effort." (paragraph 3)"All of the other gray whales had started migrating much earlier, but these three whales stayed in the feeding grounds too long." (paragraph 2)"There were so many groups-lnupiat hunters, biologists, oil companies, United States and Soviet Union government agencies, the military, non-profit organizations, and the press-on the scene and everyone wanted to play a part." (paragraph 4)60sRI.7.1
- Q14In what way did the people living in the area impact the whale rescue?They knew how to coordinate diverse groups of wildlife specialists.They kept rescuers safe by giving advice about conditions.They had connections to companies that could supply necessary equipment.They had experience working with reporters during previous whale rescues.60sRI.7.3
- Q15Which detail from the interview best supports the answer to Part A?" ... pumps made to circulate water and prevent freezing." (paragraph 5)" ... their knowledge and guidance helped the operation .... " (paragraph 3)" ... everyone wanted to play a part." (paragraph 4)" ... the lack of factual information ... " (paragraph 1)60sRI.7.3