Passage 1
What is the meaning of lunged in this sentence from paragraph 7?
“The dogs’ ears stood erect as the team lunged forward.”
A jumped
B served
C forced
D stepped
A jumped
According to the selection, why was Amelia unhappy with her flight on Friendship?
A Her landing was not smooth.
B She did not fly across the Pacific.
C Her plane disappeared.
D She was not the pilot.
D She was not the pilot.
What is the meaning of “always kind of kicked the idea around a little bit” in paragraph 5?
A thought about the idea from time to time
B wanted to be a professional soccer player
C did not like making a decision
D did not like the idea of cooking
A thought about the idea from time to time
Which statement from the text shows that Trigger was a smart dog?
A “Trigger was a railroad dog right from the start.”
B “One of Charlie’s duties was to turn the switch, and Trigger went with him.”
C “Hearing those engine whistles all the time, Trigger learned to tell them apart.”
D “Trigger went with Charlie each time and stood beside him.”
C “Hearing those engine whistles all the time, Trigger learned to tell them apart.”
Why were scientists surprised to find dinosaur bones near Antarctica?
A They believed dinosaurs could only have survived in warm climates.
B They believed Australia and Antarctica would have had different temperatures.
C They believed dinosaurs migrated away from cold climates.
D They believed all dinosaurs became extinct because of cold weather.
A They believed dinosaurs could only have survived in warm climates.
What does the word jolted mean in paragraph 8?
A circled
B bounced
C reached
D stopped
B bounced
What evidence from the selection shows how Amelia supported other women who wanted to become pilots?
A Amelia wrote books and gave talks about flying.
B Amelia accepted a job at Purdue University.
C Amelia gave speeches with Franklin D. Roosevelt.
D Amelia started the group The Ninety-Nines in 1929.
D Amelia started the group The Ninety-Nines in 1929.
Which statement from the text supports the idea that being a chef is more than just cooking?
A “First of all, it takes a little bit of schooling.”
B “With the Food Network and things like that, people are a little more aware of what’s going on and a little more educated about cooking.”
C “A typical day is coming in, going over financial reports from the previous day, meeting with your staff and going over menu development.”
D “It changes—every day it’s something different.”
C “A typical day is coming in, going over financial reports from the previous day, meeting with your staff and going over menu development.”
What is the meaning of fetch in paragraph 11?
A set up
B run toward
C give away
D bring back
D bring back
How does the author tell about the climate of Dinosaur Cove?
A by explaining how dinosaurs had to adapt
B by comparing it to the weather of Alaska
C by identifying differences between its location then and now
D by describing the amount of daylight during different seasons
B by comparing it to the weather of Alaska
Which quote from the text describes the setting?
A “Her brown eyes peeked out of the fur-lined hood which outlined her round, full face.”
B “She held tightly to the sides of the sled with her oversized gloves.”
C “Libby reached out toward the pine trees and grabbed one of the now-covered branches.”
D “She reached down for the metal anchor and pushed it over the edge of the sled.”
C “Libby reached out toward the pine trees and grabbed one of the now-covered branches.”
In paragraph 8, what is the meaning of the word originally?
A in the middle
B at the end
C in the beginning
D at a slow rate
C in the beginning
What does “sous chef” mean in paragraph 13?
A planner
B manager
C pastry chef
D assistant chef
D assistant chef
What does Charlie’s reaction to the frozen switch show about him?
A He is worried.
B He is surprised.
C He is frustrated.
D He is disappointed.
A He is worried.
What does the word plunged mean in paragraph 5?
A ran toward
B pushed away
C fell suddenly
D walked slowly
C fell suddenly
Which event changes how Libby feels about the sled ride?
A Snow gets stirred up all around them.
B Her dad is bumped off the sled in the last turn.
C The wind throws snow in her face.
D The dogs run through the woods faster than ever.
B Her dad is bumped off the sled in the last turn
Whose wife made speeches with Amelia Earhart?
A Franklin Roosevelt’s
B Wilmer Stultz’s
C Edwin Elliot’s
D Fred Noonan’s
A Franklin Roosevelt’s
Why is it important for a chef to have creativity?
A The chef has to be willing to find enjoyment when working on the weekends and holidays.
B The chef has to be able to change the menu for each group being served.
C The chef has to be able to plan ahead to prepare for large groups of customers.
D The chef has to be able to communicate directly with all those involved with preparing the food.
B The chef has to be able to change the menu for each group being served.
How did the dog stop the train from crashing?
A He barked at the train driver.
B He moved the switch.
C He ran to get the red flag.
D He ran beside the train.
C He ran to get the red flag.
How does the author explain the effect of living at Dinosaur Cove on the dinosaurs?
A by showing that dinosaur fossils were found there by paleontologists
B by showing that dinosaurs of Dinosaur Cove lived on a peninsula and could not migrate
C by describing that dinosaurs were like turtles, snakes, and crocodiles
D by describing that dinosaurs of Dinosaur Cove were the last dinosaurs on Earth
B by showing that dinosaurs of Dinosaur Cove lived on a peninsula and could not migrate
Why does Libby snap off a pine twig and swing it between Timber and Tucker?
A to make the dogs start walking
B to make the dogs go into the woods
C to make the dogs stop running
D to make the dogs go faster
D to make the dogs go faster
In paragraph 10, what is the meaning of the word impressed?
A admired
B disliked
C forced
D imitated
A admired
Which statement from the text supports the idea that chefs have unusual hours?
A “It’s a lot of planning.”
B “Every day it’s something different.”
C “When everybody is playing, you’re working.”
D “We’re going to have a wide variety of things.”
C “When everybody is playing, you’re working.”
Which quote from the text supports the theme of bravery?
A “Trigger took such an interest in the switching that Charlie made a decision.”
B “Charlie discovered a section of track that needed repair.”
C “Trigger scampered along, his curly black ears flopping in the biting wind.”
D “There was Trigger in the center of the track, sitting proudly on his hind legs.”
D “There was Trigger in the center of the track, sitting proudly on his hind legs.”
Which statement from the text explains what helped dinosaurs stay alive in the darkness?
A “In other parts of the world, dinosaurs probably migrated away from the winter’s darkness.”
B “Since these trees didn’t lose their needles in the winter, they were food for the plant-eating dinosaurs.”
C “Big eyes also helped the dinosaurs watch out for predators that would have hunted them.”
D “If dinosaurs were ‘warm-blooded’ like birds, then they could have made their own heat.”
C “Big eyes also helped the dinosaurs watch out for predators that would have hunted them.”