Attention Grabbing
The Face that Changed the Penny
The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus
A Presidential Monument
Our Flag
100
Which detail from “Attention Grabbing” shows how Sasha and Jade feel when the dog looks in their direction?
A. ‘“The girls walked up to the window and pressed their faces against the glass streaked with rain.”’
B. ‘“They turned around, hoping to discover whatever it was that the dog was looking at.”’
C. ‘“Then, they both began jumping up and down while they waved their arms above their heads.”’
D. ‘“The girls burst out laughing and turned to go home.”’
D. ‘“The girls burst out laughing and turned to go home.”’
100
Which topic is discussed in “A History of the Penny” but not in “The Face that Changed the Penny”?
A. the 1909 penny with the head of Lincoln
B. the 1857 penny with the picture of a flying eagle
C. the Treasury Department’s role in making the penny
D. the role of American symbolism in the history of the penny
B. the 1857 penny with the picture of a flying eagle
100
How would the language used by Daedalus in “The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus” be different if he were talking to the King of Athens instead of to Icarus?
A. It would be more persuasive.
B. It would be more courteous.
C. It would be more sincere.
D. It would be more familiar.
B. It would be more courteous.
100
Based on the information in “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” and “A Presidential Monument,” how did the workers on Mount Rushmore MOST LIKELY view Borglum?
A. He was difficult to work with.
B. He was very quiet and liked to be alone.
C. He was fun and interesting to work with.
D. He was a good leader who was always available to everyone.
A. He was difficult to work with.
100
What do lines 9–16 tell about how the speaker feels about the colors of the flag?
A. The rich details show she admires the colors.
B. The images she uses show that the colors are mysterious.
C. The examples she gives show that the colors are unnatural.
D. The descriptions of nature show she thinks the colors are wild.
A. The rich details show she admires the colors.
200
Which sentence from “Attention Grabbing” is best shown by the picture?
A. “That cute dog from across the street is looking out the window again,” Jade exclaimed.
B. “I wonder what he is looking at,” Jade said.
C. “Yes, it’s almost like watching a nature channel on television,” laughed Jade.
D. “Now he notices us!” Jade said.
D. “Now he notices us!” Jade said.
200
Both “A History of the Penny” and “The Face that Changed the Penny” discuss the different types of American pennies made over the past two centuries. Which detail do both passages include about what the different types of American pennies have in common?
A. They were all made out of only copper.
B. They were all made to be the same size and shape.
C. The pictures on them were important symbols to our country.
D. The people voted on what symbolic pictures would go on them.
C. The pictures on them were important symbols to our country.
200
. In “The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus,” what skill did Daedalus use to escape from the Labyrinth?
A. his skill of teaching
B. his skill of inventing
C. his skill at giving advice
D. his skill at pleasing the gods
B. his skill of inventing
200
Which sentence from “A Presidential Monument” provides evidence to support the reason why some workers left Mount Rushmore after only one day?
A. “The rock was exploded twice a day—at noon and at the end of the workday.”
B. “Then carvers, who were local miners, not trained sculptors, were lowered into place.”
C. “The project was often short of money, and Borglum had to go on trips to get contributions.”
D. “Although Borglum did not treat the men kindly, he was very proud of them and their work.”
B. “Then carvers, who were local miners, not trained sculptors, were lowered into place.”
200
Which is an example of the speaker’s bias in the poem?
A. “But there is no flag, however grand, / Like our own ‘Red, White and Blue.’ ”
B. “And use it just as it was on high, / For my stars and field of blue.”
C. “And put them together side by side, / For my stripes of red and white.”
D. “Then hurrah for the flag! our country’s flag, / Its stripes and white stars too;”
A. “But there is no flag, however grand, / Like our own ‘Red, White and Blue.’ ”
300
Which sentence from “Attention Grabbing” is best shown by the picture? 
A. “That cute dog from across the street is looking out the window again,” Jade exclaimed.
B. “I wonder what he is looking at,” Jade said.
C. “Yes, it’s almost like watching a nature channel on television,” laughed Jade.
D. “Now he notices us!” Jade said.
D. “Now he notices us!” Jade said.
300
Read this sentence from “A History of the Penny.” This coin continued to be minted throughout the Civil War.
Which is a synonym for minted in this sentence?
A. designed B. made C. restored D. spent
B. made
300
Read this sentence from the “The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus.” Suddenly, as if the gods had heard Daedalus’ silent prayer for help, an idea struck him. What does the phrase an idea struck him mean in this sentence?
A. An idea vanished from his mind.
B. An idea formed slowly in his mind.
C. An idea unexpectedly occurred to him.
D. An idea caused him to attack another.
C. An idea unexpectedly occurred to him.
300
What is the MAIN difference in how “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” and “A Presidential Monument” are organized?
A. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” presents a solution to a problem, while “A Presidential Monument” presents only a problem.
B. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” describes a person’s life, while “A Presidential Monument” describes how a person completed specific work.
C. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” is written in order of events, while “A Presidential Monument” is written in order of importance.
D. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” explains how an art form is created, while “A Presidential Monument” explains what materials are used in an art form.
B. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” describes a person’s life, while “A Presidential Monument” describes how a person completed specific work.
300
How does the speaker’s point of view impact the poem?
A. She describes the flag as very large.
B. She describes the flag as boring.
C. She describes the flag proudly.
D. She describes the flag sadly.
C. She describes the flag proudly.
400
How are Jade, Sasha, and the little dog alike in the passage "Attention Grabbing"?
A. They like to walk in the rain.
B. They like to observe animals.
C. They like to hear piano music.
D. They like to play catch with a ball.
B. They like to observe animals.
400
Which sentence from “The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus” BEST demonstrates how Icarus responds to a theme of the passage?
A. Icarus responds to the theme of kindness in the sentence “With ease, he rose off the ground and lifted into the air.”
B. Icarus responds to the theme of rebellion in the sentence “Then, without delay, Daedalus and Icarus flew out of the Labyrinth.”
C. Icarus responds to the theme of awareness in the sentence “Although the wings were twice as long as his arms, they were light.”
D. Icarus responds to the theme of consequences in the sentence “Suddenly, Icarus felt the warmth of the Sun on his back and remembered his father’s warning.”
D. Icarus responds to the theme of consequences in the sentence “Suddenly, Icarus felt the warmth of the Sun on his back and remembered his father’s warning.”
400
What is an important difference in the way Borglum is described in “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” and the way he is described in “A Presidential Monument”?
A. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” highlights his artistic talents, while “A Presidential Monument” reveals his faults.
B. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” explains how his son helped him, while “A Presidential Monument” tells about his first carving efforts.
C. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” features his life experiences, while “A Presidential Monument” explains how he carved a famous mountain.
D. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” explains why he liked to carve metal, while “A Presidential Monument” emphasizes the reasons that he liked to carve rock.
C. “Profile of a Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum” features his life experiences, while “A Presidential Monument” explains how he carved a famous mountain.
400
How does the speaker’s love for her country influence how the poem was written?
A. She describes the flag with care and concern.
B. She describes the flag with scorn and hatred.
C. She describes the flag with arrogance and pride.
D. She describes the flag with excitement and devotion.
D. She describes the flag with excitement and devotion.
500
Read this excerpt from “Attention Grabbing.”
“Our tactics don’t seem to be working,” Sasha said as she stopped to catch her breath. “Maybe we should try something else.”
Now read this dictionary entry.
tactics [tak-tics], noun 1. planned actions 2. hasty resolutions 3. thoughtful movements 4. battle strategies
Based on the dictionary entry, which definition is closest in meaning to the word tactics as it is used in the excerpt?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
A. Definition 1
500
How is King Minos different from Daedalus in “Daedalus and Icarus”?
A. King Minos is a cruel leader, while Daedalus is a clever inventor.
B. King Minos is a sneaky liar, while Daedalus is a responsible parent.
C. King Minos is favored by the gods, while Daedalus is commanded to live in Crete.
D. King Minos is admired for his inventions, while Daedalus is respected for his architecture.
A. King Minos is a cruel leader, while Daedalus is a clever inventor.
500
How does the speaker’s point of view about “our flag” affect how she feels about other countries’ flags?
A. Her negative words show that she thinks they are ugly.
B. Her positive words show that they are all equally stunning.
C. Her admiring words show that she is jealous of their loveliness.
D. Her proud words show that she does not find them as beautiful.
D. Her proud words show that she does not find them as beautiful.