3/11/2013

Analyze Details and Draw Conclusions

100

Which statement in "The Horseman" suggests that the main character in poem has begun to accept the changes in his life? A.) He learns to drive B.) He owns a livery stable C.) He keeps his workhorses for a while D.) He pretends he is driving a wagon.

A.) He learns to drive

200

In "Capturing Ola" What does being behind a camera do for Emmie? A.) It gives her the courage to ask honest questions B.) It helps her remember things she would forget C.) It makes her challenge what others say D.) It allows her to be artistically creative

A.) It gives her the courage to ask honest questions

400

In "Making a Splash" which piece of advice would Kate Pavlacka MOST LIKELY give to other visually impaired athletes? A.) Contain your excitement when experiencing personal success. B.) Find a sport that is adaptable to your needs, and learn to enjoy it. C.) Focus on what you want to accomplish, and work to make it possible D.) Participate in team sports rather than those that require individual performance.

C.) Focus on what you want to accomplish, and work to make it possible

500

In "Waterhouse Hawkins: Dinosaur Artist" what generalization can the reader make about building animal models from fossils? A.) Building an animal from fossils recreates an exact image of the animal. B.) Building an animal model from fossils requires the complete animal skeleton. C.) Building an animal model from fossils requires knowledge of living animals. D.) Building an animal model from fossils requires knowledge of living animals. D.) Building animal models from fossils combines art and science.

D.) Building animal models from fossils combines art and science.

Genre

100

What is the genre of "They Put Flavor in What You Eat"? A.) Biography B.) Nonfiction C.) Science Fiction D.) Autobiography

B.) Nonfiction

200

What evidence tells a reader that Togetherness is a poem? A. There is a series of dialogue B. There is a conflict that is resolved C. The writing is formated in a series of lines D. The final phrase is "Curtain"

D. The final phrase is "Curtain"

Sequencing Details

100

In "They Put the Flavor in What You Eat" What is the FIRST thing scientists do after a food company calls with a new idea for a product? A.) They create flavors in a laboratory for the product B.) They try to find out more information about the product. C.) They ask people to test the new product D.) They pick out the right mixture for the flavor of the product.

B.) They try to find out more information about the product.

200

In "They Put the Flavor in What You Eat." What happens AFTER flavorists are satisfied with a new flavor for their clients? A.) Flavorists develop ways to extract oils to create flavors B.) Flavorists invent additional versions of the flavors C.) Flavorists add the flavor to a sample of the new food D.) Flavorists test how children react to the flavor.

C.) Flavorists add the flavor to a sample of the new food

300

Which of the following is the last thing to happen before Hawkins can begin building his dinosaur model? A.) He must make a cement casting B.) He must study fossils C.) He must get Owen's approval D.) He must make a clay model.

C.) He must get Owen's approval

400

In Togetherness what happened first? A Benny describes his science project. B Mom says she will pull weeds in the garden. C Mom asks the family to talk about the weekend. D Dad asks the family to watch a football game.

C Mom asks the family to talk about the weekend.

Characterization

100

According to "Making A Splash", which description BEST fits Kate Pavlacka? A.) goal-oriented B.) overambitious C.) self-conscious D.) easygoing

A.) goal-oriented

200

Read these lines from "The Horseman" "...He bought A Ford and learned to drive it. But he would never start it Without flicking invisible reins", What do these lines imply about the main character in the poem? A.) He is unwilling to let go of the past B.) He is frustrated by the steering wheel C.) He is annoyed that he cannot change old habits. D.) He is worried that he will forget how to drive a wagon.

A.) He is unwilling to let go of the past

300

In "Albert" how does Albert's character change over time? A.) He is determined and then shy B.) He is meek and then confident C.) He is friendly and then cold D.) He is strict and then kind

B.) He is meek and then confident

Author's Purpose

200

In "Waterhouse Hawkins: Dinosaur Artist" - What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A.) To show that new discoveries changed what we know about Hawkins' model. B.) To show that Hawkins and Owen made a great team. C.) To show that, although Hawkins and Owen's models were inaccurate, they still made great strides for science. D.) To show that Hawkins and Owen are still famous today.

C.) To show that, although Hawkins and Owen's models were inaccurate, they still made great strides for science.