1-5
6-10
11 -15
16-20
21-23
100
What is San Marco? A a big plaza in Venice B an art museum in Venice C an art museum in California D a school in California
What is a big plaza in Venice ?
100
Mary felt ___________ trying to solve the problem. a. sad b. Frustrated c. tired d. worried
What is b. Frustrated?
100
Adrian’s hard work shows that he was ____________. a. angry b. Brave c. serious d. determined
What is d. determined ?
100
Which two sentences best help the reader determine the meaning of the word elevate?
What is D above the water line F by several feet
100
5B. Which sentence provides the best support for the answer in 5A?
What is B. Chicago 1871 was a city ready to burn.
200
2. How does the main character of the story describe Venetians? A as quiet and weird B as very artistic C as old-fashioned D as educated
What is as very artistic ?
200
Jose was ____________ to see his new baby sister. a. upset b. Disappointed c. amused d. Excited
What is d. Excited?
200
Melissa is a very ___________ cousin. a. caring b. Lazy c. annoying d. Bossy
What is a. caring ?
200
What was the main reason middle class and poorer districts in Chicago burned down more easily than other districts did?
What is C. These districts contained many wooden buildings that were built closely together?
200
-6 A. Based on The Great Fire, which statement is true about conditions in Chicago from 1870-1871?
What is D. A fire was likely to occur almost every day in Chicago?
300
3. Which of the following conclusions about Maura is supported by the last email from Maura? A She is worried that Lexie might get a new best friend. B She is confident that Lexie will be her best friend forever. C She hopes that Lexie becomes good friends with Syndey. D She wants to become best friends with Syndey and Benney.
What is A She is worried that Lexie might get a new best friend. ?
300
Spending the night at her friend’s house made Kammy __________. a. relaxed b. Nervous c. sad d. courteous
What is b. Nervous?
300
Aiden was always ____________ to others. a. respectful b. Disruptive c. mean d. apologetic
What is a. respectful
300
According to the passage, how did the location of business affect The Great Fire?
What is A. The location of the businesses was one reason "the situation was worse in the middle class and poorer districts."
300
Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for the answer in 6A?
What is C. Records for 1870 indicate that firefighter companies responded to nearly 600 alarms?
400
4. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage? A to persuade the reader to believe emailing is the best way to stay in touch B to inform the reader of the city of Venice and why it is so beautiful C to inform the reader of the reason people should travel to other countries D to entertain the reader with a girl’s thoughts as she travels to Venice
What is D to entertain the reader with a girl’s thoughts as she travels to Venice?
400
Daisey was a very _____________ soccer player. a. silly b. Dedicated c. poor d. lazy
What is b. Dedicated?
400
Amanda was very ______________ about what happened to the lamp. a. dishonest b. Happy c. fortunate d. honest
What is d. honest
400
How do the details in paragraph 3 and 4 about the poor, middle class, and wealthier neighborhoods contribute to the development of the central ideas of the passage?
What is A. The paragraphs support the idea that the fire spread widely because of the amount of wood in all three areas ?
400
To teach one to think intensively and critically.
What is the function of education?
500
5. What can the reader infer about how Maura feels about her family from the following quote from the conversation: “I have a dorky film camera so I can’t e-mail pix. Sometimes I think my family is living in the 20th century. I mean, we are the only family without a microwave.” A. She loves taking film pictures of them B. She wishes her family had new technology C. She is sad because she does not have a microwave in the hotel D. She is sad Lex is not in Venice with her.
What is B. She wishes her family had new technology?
500
Christiana is a very _____________ student. a. focused b. Silly c. happy d. unsuccessful
What is a. focused?
500
Katie was very ______________. a. sloppy b. Generous c. impatient d. Calm
What is c. impatient
500
5 A. Which statement below best summarizes the central idea of this passage?
What is D. Chicago provided almost perfect conditions for a widespread and damaging fire?
500
Intelligence plus Character.
What is the goal of a true education?
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