Category One
1. Which phrase from paragraph 1 creates the strongest visual imagery?
Correct Answer: B
“tiny yellow flowers leaned toward the afternoon sun”
6. In paragraph 6, what does the word “patient” most nearly mean?
6. Correct Answer: A
Patient means able to wait calmly
11. Which statement best describes the author’s perspective on street food?
Correct Answer: A
The author presents street food positively as food and community.
16. In paragraph 2, what does “thrilled” suggest about Atohi’s feelings?
16. Correct Answer: A
Thrilled suggests excitement mixed with nervousness.
21. A student writes: The author states “The street offered more than food.” Which revision correctly introduces the quotation?
21. Correct Answer: A
The introductory phrase takes a comma and the quotation’s period belongs inside the quotation marks.
2. What is a central theme of “The Lantern Garden”?
Correct Answer: B
Patience can help people recognize the value of things that take time.
7. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?
7. Correct Answer: A
The paragraph draws readers in by describing the lively setting.
12. Which sentence best supports the idea that the street-food scene builds community?
12. Correct Answer: C
Sharing tables shows people connecting with one another.
17. Which detail best supports the idea that Atohi connects the bear family to his own family?
17.Correct Answer: C
This directly connects the bear’s teaching to Atohi’s mother.
22. Break down the word “unhelpful.” Write the prefix, base word, suffix (if any), and meaning.
22. un- = not; help = base word; -ful = full of/characterized by. “Unhelpful” means not helpful.
3. How does the storm in paragraph 5 affect the plot?
Correct Answer: A
It introduces a problem that gives Maya a chance to learn from Grandpa.
8. How are paragraphs 2 and 3 organized?
8. Correct Answer: A
The author presents assumptions, then explains practical and social benefits.
13. How does the forest setting affect the plot?
13. Correct Answer: A
The encounter with the bear family requires a careful choice.
18. Choose the sentence with correct comma punctuation.
18. Correct Answer: A
A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction “but” joining two independent clauses.
23. In your own words, explain the difference between tone and mood.
23. Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject; mood is the feeling the reader gets.
4. What does the phrase “memories took root and grew” mean in paragraph 7?
Correct Answer:B
The garden preserves memories and family connections.
9. Which TWO details give practical reasons people choose the street stalls? (Choose two.)
9. Correct Answer: A and C
Affordable meals and small portions are practical reasons.
14. Which sentence best expresses a theme of the passage?
Correct Answer: B
The story values respect for nature over a prize.
19. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
19. Correct Answer: B
The descriptive phrase is set off with commas.
24. Choose ONE passage. Write a short response explaining a theme and support it with one detail from the text.
24. A strong response names a theme, gives a relevant text detail, and explains how the detail supports the theme
5. Which detail best supports the idea that Maya’s attitude changes?
Correct Answer: C
Her excitement about the flower shows her attitude has changed.
What does the word “specialty” in paragraph 3 most nearly mean?
10. Correct Answer: A
A specialty is something a person or place is known for.
15. How does Atohi change from the beginning to the end?
15.Correct Answer: A
Atohi shifts from wanting praise to appreciating a lesson.
20. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a possessive noun.
20. Correct Answer: A
“Deer’s” shows that the tracks belong to the deer.