New Responsibility.Cranes
2. What is the MOST LIKELY reason the author decided to tell the story from Temperance's point of view?
To establish the importance of the main character's internal conflicts.
6. Read the sentence from the passage.
Cranes have OMNIVOROUS diets.
Which evidence helps the reader understand the meaning of the word OMNIVOROUS?
Cranes eat all types of food, including plants and animals.
11. Read the lines from the drama.
(See test booklet)
How do the lines MOST contribute to the meaning of the drama?
They serves as a link between scenes so that a moral can be developed.
15. which sentnece from "Cities, Cities, Cities!" BEST supports the conclusion that ancient Roman cities were created in an organized way?
Many of their towns and cities were built according to a grid pattern. (B)
7. Which statement BEST reveals the author's purpose in the passage?
To inform by referring to cranes in a positive way and explaining why they must be protected. (a)
3. How does Temperance's self-doubt affect the development of the plot?
It causes her to behave differently, which alerts her mother to how Temperance is feeling.
Part A
Which line from he passage best supports the theme of the drama?
Using Part A, what detail helps determine the theme?
Part A: "I should be ashamed of how I look?" D
Part B:
The king's new ears impress a child. A
16. First answer part A then answer part B
Part A: What is one claim the author makes in "Cities..."
Part B: Which evidence from the passage best supports the answer to part A?
B
B
8. Read the claims in the table and evidence fromt he passage in the answer bank. Choose the evidence that BEST supports each claim.
Claim: Efforts to protect cranes have been successful
Read the claims in the table and evidence from the passage in the answer bank. Choose the evidence that BEST supports each claim.
Claim: Cranes are threatened by their environment.
China has more Siberian cranes now than it had 30 years ago. F.
and
The chemicals some farmers use to kill insects on plants can also harm cranes. (D)
1. Read the paragraph. Circle the underlined word or phrase that BEST reveals the meaning oft he word admirable in the passage.
Excited, old enough, level of responsibility, expected, other people, high standards
high standards
How does King Mida's character in the drama respond as the plot moves toward the resolution?
Sequence 1:____; _____
Sequence 2: ____; _____
Sequence 3: _____; ______
B; D
A;F
C;E
17. In "Inventions That Changed City Life," how does the diagram help the reader better understand the passage?
By showing what inventions look like. (A)
4. My stomach began to ache with my nervousness, but not wanting anyone to realize my doubts, I began to eat.
How does this sentence MOST contribute to the meaning of the passage? Choose TWO answers.
It establishes Temperance's concern about her performance at the sewing circle (D)
It creates tension between how Temperance feels and what she wants other to know. (E)
9. Which sentence from the paragraph describes the behavior of the cranes that makes studying them especially demanding.
Studying cranes presents special challenges. Most cranes migrate great distances, need a variety of food, and build their nests in areas that are difficult to find. This means scientists who study cranes must be good detectives just to find the birds. Research scientists have been caught in storms, lived in swamps and searched mountain lakes from small airplanes while trying to learn about cranes. They sometimes search for years before finally finding a nest or mapping a migration route.
Most cranes migrate great distances, need a variety of food, and build their nests in areas that are difficult to find.
Read the line from the drama.
TIMOR: If I don't tell somebody about King Midas's doneky ears, I'll explode like a kernel of corn dropped into a fire.
How does the author's use of figurative langauge in the line contribute to the meaning of the drama? Choose two answers?
It reveals a character trait that causes the conflict. (C)
It relates the urgency felt by a character (E)
What does the information about elevators in "Inventions that..." reveal about he author's point of view?
The author believes that the invention of the elevator made it possible for people to live and work in skyscrapers. (D)
5. Read the quotes from the passage. What can be inferred from the quotes?
Read the choices in Answer Bank. What inference connects with the quote... "I temperance Bishop, hd been looking forward to this day since I was a little girl."
Becoming part of the sewing circle is a rite of passage for young girls in the community.
D.
5. Read the quotes from the passage. What can be inferred from the quotes?
Read the choices in Answer Bank. What inference connects with the quote... "What if I embarrass my mother and am sent home and told not to return until I'm older?"
Making her mother proud is important to Temperance.
BONUS: What is the them of King Midas has Donkey Ears?
Don't be ashamed of how you look
OR
When you promise to keep a secret, keep your word
(along the lines of this...)
Must answer both correctly.
19. In "Inventions... " what does the use of the phrase "a skeleton made of steel" help the reader understand?
20. How do the passages present the topic of cities differently?
19. How the steel functions to give strength to the building. (D)
20. B