Question 1

In "Frontier Boy," which claim about Lincoln does the author make?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln had a determination to succeed.

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Lincoln achieved more in his life than his parents.

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Lincoln understood the importance of educating others.

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Lincoln used his physical appearance to gain popularity.

Question 2

Which sentence from "Frontier Boy" BEST conveys the central idea of the passage?

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"Abraham Lincoln's rise to the national political stage and the presidency did not come
easily."

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"His campaign was severely delayed, though, when he volunteered for the state militia . . ."

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"He enjoyed listening to his father and other adults talk late into the night . . ."

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"An eager student, Abe often walked several miles to borrow books."

Question 3

Which statement BEST describes the author's purpose in "Frontier Boy"?

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to inform the reader about Lincoln's life before the presidency

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to entertain the reader with stories of Lincoln's childhood

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to explain to the reader how Lincoln was educated

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to persuade the reader that Lincoln was a great leader

Question 4

Read the sentence from the text box that introduces "Abraham Lincoln Autobiography."

What does the repetition of the phrase "not much" MOST reveal about Lincoln?

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Lincoln's humble personality

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Lincoln's simple education

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Lincoln's reluctance to write the piece

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Lincoln's fear of disappointing a friend

Question 5

Which meaning of the word "tickets" is used in "Abraham Lincoln Autobiography"?

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lists of candidates for nominations

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cards recording transactions

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documents that serve as permits

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certificates showing that fees have been paid

Question 6

Which sentence expresses how the focus of "Frontier Boy" differs from the focus of "Abraham Lincoln Autobiography"?

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"He learned quickly the hard lessons of life."

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"He joined a debating group and, in 1831, voted for the first time."

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"He lost his first election, finishing eighth among 13 candidates."

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"He gave most of his earnings to his father."

Question 7

Read the sentence from the passage.

Which evidence from the passage BEST supports this central idea?

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"At its top was a sunny glade alive with mosses, lichens, and even small trees."

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"Growing from a rotting stump in the middle of the crown were huckleberry bushes . . ."

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"Water molecules have a tendency to cling to one another, so as a water molecule rises it pulls the next molecule with it."

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"The crown of an old redwood often has many trunks . . ."

Question 8

Read the third paragraph of the passage.

How does the paragraph MOST contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?

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by explaining how Sillett became involved with redwood trees

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by emphasizing Sillett's research findings on redwood trees

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by describing the places Sillett visits to study redwood trees

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by focusing on Sillett's techniques for climbing redwood trees

Question 9

Read the sentence from the passage.

What does the figurative language in the sentence suggest?

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The fog spreads over the redwood trees.

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The fog makes it difficult to clearly see the redwood trees.

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The fog makes it cooler for researchers to climb the redwood trees.

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The fog cleans the redwood trees.

Question 10

Read the sentence from the passage.

How does the author use the word "champions" in the sentence?

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to indicate a way that redwood trees help the environment

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to emphasize one area in which people can protect redwood trees

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to reveal that more research is needed on redwood trees

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to suggest that redwood trees compete against other plants

Question 11

How does the information in the text box titled "How to Climb a Giant" MOST contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?

Accepted Answer

It supports the idea that climbing redwood trees requires complete attention.

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It suggests that different animals can live within redwood trees.

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It suggests that much equipment is needed to climb redwood trees.

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It supports the idea that redwood trees can live a long time.

Question 12

Which evidence from the passage BEST supports the author's claim that redwood trees have a "complex structure"?

Accepted Answer

"The crown of an old redwood often has many trunks, each with its own set of branches."

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"At that time the tops of the ancient trees in old-growth redwood forests were unexplored."

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"They've installed sensors in several trees to collect data on light, temperature, humidity, wind, and sap flow."

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"The climbers hang in harnesses from ropes when they're in the trees to avoid putting their full weight on the branches they're exploring."

Question 13

Which claim does the author make in the passage?

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Redwood trees are known for their ability to stay alive.

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Redwood trees require a lot of water to survive.

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Redwood trees mostly grow in foreign countries.

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Redwood trees have few living plants within them.

Question 14

Part One:
Which word BEST describes Sillett's approach to studying redwood trees?

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cautious

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critical

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fearful

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reluctant

Question 15

Part Two:
Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the answer in Part One? Choose one answer.

Accepted Answer

"Sillett has made an art of climbing the ancient redwoods, but he can't completely eliminate
the danger."

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"These rope systems allow them to move all around the crown, even to the tips of the
farthest branches."

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"But when Sillett reached the crown of the 300-foot tree, he found a forest above a forest."

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"Sillett uses these numbers to construct 3-D diagrams of each tree."

Question 16

How is the author's purpose to inform conveyed in the passage?

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Scientific details are shared to explain how redwood trees are being studied

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Professional interviews are shared to describe how redwood trees were once used.

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Historical accounts are given about how redwood trees once looked.

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Practical tips are given about how people can visit redwood trees

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