Question 1

The caterpillar’s actions while building its cocoon support the idea that it is —

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unconcerned about what the ant and the bee think about its house

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confused by the questions the ant and the bee are asking

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too impatient to argue with the ant and the bee

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afraid to show the ant and the bee the best way to make a house

Question 2

Which sentence does the author use to suggest that the caterpillar has experienced an important change?

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Many days and nights passed, and at last what had once been the caterpillar began to stir and wake.

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At last the veil grew so thick that you could only guess that the caterpillar  might still be at work inside.

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Up and down the caterpillar’s head moved, weaving and weaving.

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But the caterpillar did not die.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best summary of paragraphs 1 through 9?

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A caterpillar is making a house for itself. An ant and a bee suggest better places for the caterpillar to live, but the caterpillar continues with its task.

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A caterpillar is making a house out of something like silk on a twig. The house is called a cocoon, and it takes a long time to make.

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An ant and a bee see a caterpillar making a house. Both of them talk to the caterpillar while it works to finish its task the only way it knows how.

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An ant and a bee watch a caterpillar making a house. They think the caterpillar is having trouble, so they suggest different places for it to live.

Question 4

In paragraph 6, the word absurd means —

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silly

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difficult

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messy

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gloomy

Question 5

Which sentence from the story shows that the caterpillar is successful at building a good house for itself?

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It was fast asleep in its little cocoon house, knowing not whether the sun shone or the rain beat down.

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The bee came by that way again and stopped to look at the little house.

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Through the veil you could still faintly see the caterpillar moving.

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Every time the caterpillar’s head moved, it left behind something that looked like a glistening thread of silk.

Question 6

The author includes sensory language and vivid details in paragraph 15 to illustrate how —

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beautiful the caterpillar has become

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quickly moths can move

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perfectly the caterpillar has built the cocoon

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strong a cocoon can be

Question 7

How was Dahl’s career at the oil company similar to his military career?

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Both careers presented Dahl with opportunities to learn new skills.

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Both careers gave Dahl experience as a spy.

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Both careers put Dahl in dangerous situations.

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Both careers required Dahl to have excellent writing skills.

Question 8

In paragraph 5, the word endless means —

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without end

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able to end

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after the end

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nearing the end

Question 9

The author included the information about Dahl becoming a father to explain —

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why Dahl was inspired to write children’s literature

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when Dahl decided to become a writer

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how Dahl’s children helped him improve his stories

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what types of stories Dahl most enjoyed writing

Question 10

The photographs of two of Dahl’s books after paragraph 3 are included most likely to —

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show examples of Dahl’s books that the reader may recognize

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show which books Dahl wrote while he was a spy

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encourage the reader to buy the books that Dahl wrote for his daughters

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suggest that they were the first stories written by Dahl

Question 11

The author organizes the selection by —

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describing Dahl’s life from his childhood through his adulthood

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explaining how Dahl’s job at the Shell Oil Company led to new discoveries

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listing Dahl’s accomplishments as a writer

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comparing Dahl’s life as a fighter pilot to his life as a writer

Question 12

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Dahl was a daring person?

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Before he started writing, he traveled to other countries, flew fighter planes, and worked as a spy.

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The mystery stories were quite popular.

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While Dahl may be best known as an author of famous children’s books, he also had an interesting life unrelated to his writing.

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Dahl soon learned that Africa had many new things to see.

Question 13

What prevented Ricochet from becoming a service animal?

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She was distracted by birds.

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She had to get on a surfboard.

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She had to learn how to open doors.

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She received too much attention from people.

Question 14

The author wrote this article most likely to —

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inform the reader about the special work of an unusual dog

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teach the reader how to train dogs to surf

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explain to the reader how a dog becomes a service animal

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convince the reader to support the work that dogs do for others

Question 15

What information is included in the section titled “A Talented Fund-Raiser”?

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Some of the causes that Ricochet has helped

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An explanation of why Ricochet could not be a service dog

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A description of how Ricochet learned to surf

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A story about the first time Ricochet surfed to raise money

Question 16

What is the best summary of the article?

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Ricochet was training to be a service dog but did not qualify. Instead, she learned to surf, and her trainer realized that she could help others with this unusual skill. Today, Ricochet surfs for an organization that raises money for different causes.

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Ricochet helps people and animals by participating in fund-raising events. She helps out by surfing, even though she is a dog. The first person she helped was a boy named Patrick who had always dreamed of surfing even though he could not walk.

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Many people have watched Ricochet surf. The first time the dog surfed for a cause, she hopped on the back of a boy’s surfboard. People were amazed. Because of this, they gave money for the boy to get his own service dog.

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Ricochet can surf very well. She helps many people and animals who are in need. She has helped buy pet oxygen masks for fire departments. She has also helped raise money for teddy bears for children in hospitals and people in nursing homes.

Question 17

Read the dictionary entry for the word common. Which definition best matches the way common is used in paragraph 1?

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

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Definition 3

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Definition 1

Question 18

The reader can conclude that McDermott most likely —

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misses Confetti but is happy that the horse can help Spencer

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believed Confetti needed more training to help Spencer

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thinks horses are better guide animals than dogs

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enjoys helping others find guide animals to help them

Question 19

The author included paragraph 4 of the selection to —

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describe what Confetti’s life is like with Spencer

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explain what Confetti does when she is not working

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demonstrate that Confetti is a friendly guide horse

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show that Confetti is able to take care of herself

Question 20

What is the main idea of the selection?

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Confetti is a miniature horse that has become a wonderful guide animal.

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Confetti is a lot like a dog and can go anywhere a guide dog can go.

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Spencer spent a long time trying to find a guide horse to help her.

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Guide horses must be trained before they can help people with special needs.

Question 21

One difference between Ricochet and Confetti is that Ricochet —

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was unsuccessful at becoming a guide animal

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has an owner who cares about her

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had to learn to do something before helping others

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helps a person with special needs

Question 22

Both selections express the importance of —

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caring for those in need

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making animals famous

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making new friends

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teaching about animals

Question 23

Which sentence best describes a difference between Ricochet and Confetti?

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Ricochet helps many people, but Confetti helps one person.

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Ricochet spends time outdoors, but Confetti works indoors.

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Ricochet does not notice other animals, but Confetti does.

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Ricochet required training, but Confetti did not.

Question 24

What is one difference between the animals featured in the two selections?

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Ricochet was able to stay with her owner, but Confetti had to leave her owner in order to do her job.

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Ricochet’s duties are typical for a service animal, but Confetti performs tasks that are not usually done by an animal.

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Ricochet’s owner believed she would make a good guide animal, but Confetti’s owner worried that she would not make a good guide animal.

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Ricochet must stay at home with her trainer, but Confetti travels as part of her job.

Question 25

Read line 8 from the poem. The lack of spaces between the words creates a sense of —

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feeling rushed

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feeling surprised

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mystery

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happiness

Question 26

What is the message of this poem?

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The passage of time is usually noticed more by older people than by younger people.

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Time seems to pass more quickly in the morning than in the evening.

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Time moves at the same pace no matter what is happening.

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Time seems to pass at different speeds depending on what we are doing.

Question 27

How is line 21 important to the poem?

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It uses a sound to describe the speaker’s experience.

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It suggests that the speaker is having fun.

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It shows that the speaker is confused.

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It shows that the speaker has to leave.

Question 28

In line 1 of the poem, what does the word peculiar mean?

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Strange

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Cautious

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Certain

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Sensible

Question 29

Read line 12 from the poem. Which of these does the poet use in line 12 to help the reader understand that time seems to pass slowly?

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Repetition

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A line break

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Rhyme

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Meter

Question 30

The first stanza is important to the poem because it —

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introduces the subject of the poem

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reveals the speaker’s feelings

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describes an experience the speaker enjoys

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identifies the setting of the poem

Question 31

The photograph under paragraph 1 suggests that —

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artists use detailed designs for papel picado

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making papel picado requires only a short amount of time to complete

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making papel picado is something that a person must do alone

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artists who make papel picado need many years of training

Question 32

Which sentence from the selection expresses an opinion?

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Papel picado is a beautiful and delicate form of paper art.

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The artists then use sharp chisels to cut through the layers of tissue paper.

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To make papel picado, artists first draw the pattern for the art.

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In Spanish, papel means “paper,” and picado means “punched.”

Question 33

The author includes paragraph 6 most likely to —

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explain how a problem with papel picado has been solved

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describe different reasons that people like papel picado

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tell the reader where to find the materials needed to create papel picado

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inform the reader of places where papel picado should not be displayed

Question 34

According to the section titled “An Easy Way to Make Your Own Papel Picado,” what should a person do just before unfolding the paper?

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Cut the paper

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Glue the paper

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Draw the design

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Hang the string

Question 35

Which sentence from the selection explains why artists first created papel picado?

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People living in Mexico soon had a lot of this tissue paper, and they began using it to make decorations.

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Stacking many sheets of paper allows the artists to create the same pattern on all the sheets at the same time.

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On a papel picado wedding banner, for example, hearts and the names of the bride and groom may be part of the design.

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They include images of people, animals, flowers, lettering, and any design that has special meaning to the artist.

Question 36

In which section would the reader find information about occasions where papel picado is often displayed?

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How Is Papel Picado Used Today?

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What Does Papel Picado Mean?

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An Easy Way to Make Your Own Papel Picado

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How Is Papel Picado Made?

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