POV/theme
5. Which TWO sentences describe how having access to Reynie's thoughts MOST contribute to the development of the passage?
a. The reader better understands why Reynie is afraid of the next test.
b. The reader learns that Reynie often feels different from those around him.
c. The reader sees that Reynie was tempted to cheat but chose not to.
d. The reader learns important details about what the characters look like.
e. The reader better understands what life is like at Stonetown Orphanage.
20. Which statement correctly summarizes the passage?
a. Rachel's love of biology and writing led her to write about the dangerous effects of pesticides in Silent Spring.
b. Some people were angered by the book Silent Spring, but Rachel felt she needed to write it anyway.
c. Rachel's mother taught her to love plants and animals, which inspired her to become a biologist.
d. Rachel wrote several books about nature, but her most famous and important book was Silent Spring.
13. Which sentence states the central idea of the passage? "Rachel Carson's World of Wonder"
a. Rachel Carson enjoyed learning about sea creatures and spent a lot of time studying them.
b. Rachel Carson changed the way people thought about pesticides by writing a book called Silent Spring.
c. Rachel Carson wanted to study and teach people about Earth's creatures, including ways to protect them.
d. Rachel Carson made people think differently about Earth's creatures, leading to the celebration of Earth Day.
In Question 23, which statement would the authors of both passages ("Rachel Carson's World of Wonder" and "Rachel Carson's Silent Spring" most likely agree? Why?
a. Rachel's work was important, but not enough to change people's minds about caring for nature.
b. Rachel was more famous for her beautiful writing than she was for her work as a biologist.
c. Rachel's Time in nature as a child inspired her to become a biologist and science writer.
d. Rachel was afraid that her book, Silent Spring, would harm farmers and chemical companies.
14. Which sentence best support the correct answer to Part A?
A. "When she got to college, Rachel found she especially liked learning about biology." (paragraph 4)
b. "She went to the shore as often as she could to collect and study living samples of sea life." (par. 5)
c. "Sometimes at night Rachel used her flashlight to study seashore animals that hid during the day." (par. 5)
d. "She wanted people to know that birds, fish, and all living things need a special area, or habitat, in which to live." (par. 6)
What would you understand better if Reynie had told the story
His feelings/emotions
a. During, the summer the
b. During the summer the,
c. During the summer, the
d. NO CHANGE
21. Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Rachel Carson, farmers, and pesticide companies? How do you know?
a. Farmers and pesticide companies believed Rachel's warning about pesticides, but they did not want to stop using them.
b. Rachel did not want to write Silent Spring because she knew it would upset farmers and pesticide companies.
c. Farmers and pesticide companies were upset by Rachel's warning and disagreed with her research.
d. Rachel Warned that the pesticides created by companies and used by farmers could harm animals, but not humans.
4. In paragraph 4, what does the phrase "a fat lot of good" help the reader understand about the problem in the story? WHY?
a. The pencil is useless to Rhonda if it is in the drain.
b. It is unnecessary for Rhonda to have a pencil for the test.
c. The pencil can be very helpful to Rhonda, even in the drain.
d. It would be a waste of time for Rhonda to try to get the pencil.
8. Which of the following would be MOST HELPFUL to a reader's understanding of paragraph 19? (MULTIMEDIA SOURCES)
a. a picture of Stonetown Orphanage and its residents
b. a picture of Reynie considering Rhonda's offer to help
c. a picture of MissPerumal, Reynie's tutor at the orphanage
d. a picture of Rhonda's reaction when Reynie says he will not cheat.
1. Which sentence states a theme of the passage? EXPLAIN
a. It is important to learn from your mistakes.
b. Always be thankful for what you have.
c. Our actions say a great deal about our character.
d. Don't let other keep you from reaching your goals.
Which of the following help you summarize an informational text?
a. Look at the title
b. Identify what is mostly talked about in paragraph 1
c. Look at subtitles
d. Look for specific details/ideas that the author repeats about the topic.
7. How is Reynie different form the other girl Rhonda meets?
a. He is observant and thoughtful.
b. He is prepared for the test.
c. He is willing to do anything to pass the test.
d. He is not worried about being late.
22. How does the 2nd photograph BEST contribute to the meaning of the passage? How do you know?
a. It shows how using pesticides to get rid of insects can harm people and animals.
b. It helps the reader understand that, before Rachel's warning, people felt differently about using pesticides.
c. It shows how pesticide companies used advertisements to share Rachel's warning.
d. It helps the reader understand the different ways pesticides can affect the food chain.
26. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? (but)
a. and
b. nor
c. or
d. NO Change
18. How does the author's point of view affect what the reader knows about Rachel Carson? Explain why each answer is correct or incorrect.
a. The reader learns how Rachel's love of science and writing helped her change the way people viewed nature.
b. The reader sees how Rachel included different points of view in her book, Silent Spring.
c. The reader learns about the different qualities that made Rachel a successful scientist.
d. The reader sees what Rachel's life was like when she was a child and a college student.
19. What additional information can be learned about Rachel Carson from the photograph in paragraph 5? How do you know?
a. Rachel used special tools to help her collect information about sea creatures.
b. Rachel worked with other scientists who were also interested in learning about sea creatures.
c. Rachel was determined to study sea creatures, even when the water was cold and she was uncomfortable.
2. Which detail from the passage BEST supports the correct THEME from question 1? Explain response
a. "That's rotten luck," Reynie said. "To drop your pencil here, of all places." (par. 1)
b. "That would never have occurred to me," she said, "breaking it like that." (par.10)
c. "Rhonda held back. 'Hold on Reynie. I haven't properly thanked you.'" (par.12)
d. "But when he imagined returning to tell Miss Perumal of his success, hiding the fact that he cheated, he knew he could never do it." (par17)