STAAR RLA Grade 7 2023 - Released Test
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- Q1
Which of Sophia's qualities most influences the events in the play?
Her friendliness toward her peers
Her eagerness to share her knowledge of whales
Her enthusiasm to learn from challenging experiences
Her patience with waiting to see the baby whale
30s - Q2
In line 11, what does the word disregarding mean?
Stopping
Ignoring
Challenging
Mocking
30s - Q3
In what way does the setting affect the development of the plot?
The setting gives the characters an opportunity to enjoy the weather.
The setting causes the characters to change their opinion about a topic.
The setting requires the characters to rely on someone else for information.
The setting allows the characters to understand one another better.
30s - Q4
Which line from the play indicates why the tour is significant for Sophia?
SOPHIA: [With the serious tone of an expert.] Not likely to see an orca around here. This is humpback-whale territory. (line 5)
SOPHIA: Not to worry. [Stands up and points to herself.] You have your own tour guide standing right next to you. (line 9)
SOPHIA: I'm so excited! I've been fascinated by whales since, like, fourth grade, but I've never seen one in real life. (line 2)
SOPHIA: [Watching the water hopefully.] He must be talking about Tornado. I've read all about her. (line 23)
30s - Q5
What is a central theme of this play?
It is important to take advantage of educational opportunities.
People should pursue their childhood dreams.
People should consider the interests of others before their own.
It is important to focus on the present moment.
30s - Q6
Which line from the play signals a shift in Sophia's attitude?
[Sophia turns to see what Allen is talking about, but the whale has already slipped below the surface.] (line 18)
SOPHIA: [Puts down her binoculars.] What did he say? I couldn't make out that last part. (line 7)
SOPHIA: [Continues.] In fact, she had a calf not too long ago. I wonder if we'll get to see her baby too. (line 25)
[Sophia stays silent and watches, awestruck and emotional.] (line 34)
30s - Q7
Read line 24.
What is the most likely reason the playwright uses the figurative language in this line?
To suggest that Maggie and Allen are tired from squinting for so long
To show that Maggie and Allen have trouble noticing objects in plain view
To suggest that Maggie and Allen need binoculars if they want to see whales
To show that Maggie and Allen are focused intently on spotting the whales
30s - Q8
How does the playwright's use of the words "grinning" in line 34 and "Laughing" in line 36 contribute to the mood of the play?
By suggesting that Sophia is often criticized by her friends
By indicating that Sophia's behavior is amusing to her friends
By showing that Sophia knows her friends enjoy making jokes
By revealing that Sophia's friends admire her personality
30s - Q9
Why are the stage directions in lines 16 and 18 important to the play?
They show that Maggie and Allen have more experience with whale-watching than Sophia does.
They reveal that Sophia is not experiencing the full benefits of the tour.
They reveal that Sophia is not being considerate of what her friends are saying.
They show that Maggie and Allen are more interested in seeing a whale than Sophia is.
30s - Q10
Use "Life on Mars" to answer the following question.
Based on information in paragraphs 2 and 6 of the selection "Life on Mars," what can the reader conclude about life on Mars?
Scientists are far from determining whether Mars ever supported life.
Crops would be able to stay alive on Mars if water were actually available.
Any life that existed on Mars would be in the form of microbes.
People exploring Mars are unsure of how to identify living microbes.
30s - Q11
Use "Life on Mars" to answer the following question.
What is the best paraphrase of paragraph 4 of the selection "Life on Mars"?
Machines called rovers have been sent to Mars by NASA scientists for over 20 years. Rovers help scientists by sending them pictures of Mars and information about pieces of the land so that scientists can better understand the planet.
Scientists at NASA study what rovers on Mars send to them. These devices, which have been exploring Mars since the late 1990s, collect bits of the rocky landscape to show scientists that it is difficult for life to grow on the planet.
NASA sends rovers to Mars to collect and send information back to Earth so that scientists can study and learn more about Mars. Scientists have been studying Mars for several years and have found that the planet contains oxygen.
Rovers have been going to Mars for a couple of decades. They gather information for people on Earth by taking photographs of the red planet's surroundings and sending the photographs to NASA.
30s - Q12
Use "Life on Mars" to answer the following question.
How does the organization of the selection "Life on Mars" contribute to the author's purpose?
By offering contrasting theories, the author identifies the different kinds of life that may have existed on Mars.
By listing the features found on Mars, the author shares what is needed to support life on Mars in order of importance.
By explaining a problem related to Mars, the author reveals why sending humans to Mars is necessary.
By describing various findings, the author shows how research has affected scientists' beliefs about Mars.
30s - Q13
Use "Say Yes to Exploring Mars" to answer the following question.
Who is the author most likely addressing in the selection "Say Yes to Exploring Mars"?
Technology companies
Government representatives
The American public
The scientific community
30s - Q14
Use "Say Yes to Exploring Mars" to answer the following question.
What is the author's main claim in the selection "Say Yes to Exploring Mars"?
A mission to Mars will never happen if it does not take place soon.
Astronauts have all of the qualifications that are needed to travel to Mars.
Going to Mars is the only way for humans to know if life exists on the planet.
Sending astronauts to visit Mars would be worth the effort.
30s - Q15
Use "Say Yes to Exploring Mars" to answer the following question.
How does the author support the primary claim made in the selection "Say Yes to Exploring Mars"?
By clarifying the important role of NASA in space exploration
By listing places that humans have already successfully explored
By providing a quotation that explains why people should act now
By mentioning that firefighting gear was originally developed for astronauts
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