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I'm not a blanket, yet I cover the ground; a crystal from heaven that doesn't make a sound. What am I?
Snowflake.
Answer Question 10:
Which detail from the article best shows the author’s point of view about SoFi?
A) “Robotic fish like her could be essential to understanding and protecting marine life in danger of disappearing . . .” (paragraph 5)
Answer Question 3:
How does the dialogue in paragraphs 19 and 20 propel events in the story?
B) It shows that Mr. Moskowitz is impressed by the narrator’s picture.
Answer Question 9: Read this sentence from paragraph 7.
She’s not quite fish flesh, but she’s not a typical marine robot either.
Which detail about SoFi best supports the idea expressed in this sentence?
C) Fish are not scared by SoFi and sometimes swim with her.
Answer Question 6:
What effect do the shifting attitudes of the switchboard operator and Mr. Moskowitz have on the story?
A) They create a mood of suspense.
Answer Question 12:
One aspect of technology that is often stressed is its negative impact on the environment. Which detail from the article presents a contrast to this idea?
B) “But without a line giving her away by connecting her to a boat . . . she doesn’t seem to bother or scare off real fish.” (paragraph 7)
Answer question 2:
Which quotation best supports a central idea of the story?
D) “Mr. Moskowitz, I have to know if you think I have the ability to become a professional in this field.” (paragraph 17)
Answer Question 16:
Why was George Ferris’s wheel considered an “engineering marvel” (paragraph 4)?
C) It gave people the opportunity to see the capabilities of new technology.
Question 4:
Which quotation shows a change in the direction of the story?
C) “ ‘Never mind, Chester,’ Mr. Moskowitz told the operator. ‘We don’t need you now.’ ” (paragraph 19)
Answer Question 13:
In paragraph 21, Mr. Katzschmann reacts positively to the idea that a shark might eat SoFi because that would
D) support the goal of studying animal interactions
Answer Question 7:
The saying “Do not put all your eggs in one basket” means that a person should not depend on one idea or possibility for success. Which of the narrator’s actions in the story represents this saying?
C) She applies for a job at the American Museum of Natural History.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps.
I add 5 to 9 and get 2. The answer is correct, so what am I?
A clock. When it is 9 a.m., adding 5 hours would make it 2 p.m.
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A Gummy Bear
Answer Question 5:
Which event from the story most affects the narrator’s feelings about her future career?
D) Several experts confirm that she has a talent for architectural photography.
Answer Question 1
Which statement best expresses a theme in paragraphs 6 through 8?
B) Thinking ahead and making plans is important.
Answer Question 11?
Which statement best explains how the ideas in paragraph 8 relate to the details in paragraphs 12 through 14?
C) Engineers focus on design requirements to achieve their goal.
Answer Question 8:
Why does the author use the phrase “my finned fishy friends” in paragraph 2?
B) to make readers feel a connection to the article
Answer Question 15:
In paragraph 1, what does the phrase “lurches along its tracks—then takes a heart-stopping plunge” suggest about the Cyclone roller coaster?
B) It provides a thrilling experience for riders.
Answer Question 21:
Which statement expresses a central idea developed tthroughout the article?
c) The Coney Island amusement park was influenced by previous attractions and eventually impacted the modern amusement park.
Answer Question 14:
Which idea would be most important to include in a summary of the article?
C) SoFi is an important tool for understanding ocean life.
Answer Question 19:
Based on paragraphs 10 and 11, What is the authors point of view?
D) Coney Island remains an exciting destination for visitors after many years
Answer Question 18:
The use of quotation marks around the word "spaceship" in paragraph 6 suggests that.
B) The vehicle that the visitors ride looks like a spaceship
Answer Question 20:
Read this sentence from paragraph 11.
" And from New Jersey’s Wildwood Park to California’s Pacific Park and Florida’s Walt Disney World, other amusement and theme parks have taken their cues from Coney Island."
Which quotation best supports this claim?
C) “Attractions that are so familiar today—roller coasters, water rides, fun houses, Tunnels of Love—all got their start there.” (paragraph 9)
Answer Question 17:
How did Tilyou’s visit to the World’s Columbian Exposition affect the property at Coney Island?
A) Tilyou was motivated to build a park with amusement rides.