Sea Creature PT.1
1. In paragraph 2, how does comparing the sea to a rain forest and an elevator ride add to the meaning of the passage?
A It shows that nature is too hard to understand.
B It explains how technology is based on nature.
C. It shows how each new view is distinctly special.
D It explains the importance of visiting new places.
C. It shows how each new view is distinctly special.
Reason: The passage describes the different features of each level, noting that “Every floor is like the changing of a color.”
Pick the theme of “Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world,” “There is much to admire in nature,” or both to support the detail from the passage.
“You study it, and as it begins to descend you follow.” (paragraph 3)
D Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world.
E There is much to admire in nature.
F BOTH
D. Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world.
In paragraph 10 of Passage 1, what rhetorical appeal is used to influence Harry T. Burn’s decision to support women’s voting rights?
A a call to action for the people of East Tennessee
B a request for information about his mother’s friend
C a plea based on the relationship he has with his mother
D a challenge that considers the balance of right and wrong
C a plea based on the relationship he has with his mother
Reason: Although only implied by the passage, the letter from Burn’s mother appears to have swayed his decision in favor of suffrage by appealing to his emotions, which means he respected her opinion and valued his relationship with her.
Select the detail from Passage 2 where the author appeals to the emotions of the audience.
A “There is an indirect and a direct reply to these questions which combined can alone give the correct answer.” (paragraph 14)
B “Now and then a writer, man or woman, issues an article which, in fiery and resentful tones, condemns women voters; but both the writer and the magazine that has published it . . . are merely betraying symptoms of painful adjustment to the new order.” (paragraph 15)
C “There was, however, in every land a decided resistance to equality in political fields, and the reason, given with surprising agreement, was—‘Men are afraid of women voters.’” (paragraph 17)
D “They have scarcely begun to stir the mass yet; they have been getting acquainted with its aspects.” (paragraph 18)
B. “Now and then a writer, man or woman, issues an article which, in fiery and resentful tones, condemns women voters; but both the writer and the magazine that has published it . . . are merely betraying symptoms of painful adjustment to the new order.” (paragraph 15)
Reason: Although part of her appeal to reason (detractors are merely deluded, therefore their objections cannot be trusted), Catt also injects the assertion with a great deal of pathos by implying that the people who have already adjusted to “the new order” are justified in their feelings in contrast to those who are behaving irrationally.
What did the poet mean by these lines from stanza 1?
A. It’s colder outside than inside.
B. It is more fun to play inside.
C. Playing a video game is not the same as playing outside.
D. Playing outside is not the same as learning in school.
C. Playing a video game is not the same as playing outside.
2. Read this sentence from the passage.
“It brightens the room with wonder.” (paragraph 3)
What tone is created by the language in this sentence?
A boldness
B fascination
C intelligence
D satisfaction
B. fascination
Reason: The use of the word “wonder” shows that
this sight is amazing, fascinating, and awe-inspiring.
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Choose the sentence from paragraph 10 that supports that this rhetorical appeal helped Harry T.Burn's decision to support women's voting rights.
"a plea on the relationship Harry T. Burn's has with his mother."
A “Hurrah and vote for Suffrage and don’t keep them in doubt.”
B “I noticed Chandler’s speech, it was very bitter.”
C “Don’t forget to be a good boy, and help Mrs. ‘Thomas Catt’ with her ‘Rats.’”
D “Is she the one that put rat in ratification, Ha!”
C. “Don’t forget to be a good boy, and help Mrs. ‘Thomas Catt’ with her ‘Rats.’”
Reason: The mother is evoking their mother-son relationship in this sentence with the phrase “good boy.”
How does Passage 2 approach women’s right to vote differently than
Passage 1?
A It questions the reasons behind women’s suffrage.
B It examines the many ways women’s suffrage stalled.
C It explains that women’s suffrage was difficult to achieve.
D It suggests that women’s suffrage was steadily making a difference.
D. It suggests that women’s suffrage was steadily making a difference.
Reason: Catt’s thesis is essentially that women’s political power is nascent. Having only been enfranchised for five years, they are still, as a voting body, learning how to exercise their political will. She further emphasizes that women have immense potential to effect political change.
Which line from the 3rd stanza is a simile?
A. Childhood passes
B. Quick as a whip.
C. It will pass you by
D. Pretty darn quick.
B. Quick as a whip.
3. Read this sentence from the passage.
“It shoves the fish into its balloon of a body and relishes the taste.” (paragraph 3)
What does the word relishes mean as it is used in the sentence?
A struggles through
B stores memories of
C enjoys considerably
D thinks deeply about
C. enjoys considerably
By relishing the taste of the fish, the jellyfish is taking its time to enjoy what it is eating.
Which theme is developed in the passage "Sea Creature"?
A Friendship is a special bond.
B Continue to believe in dreams.
C Live life with a practical mindset.
D Finding a true interest can take time.
B. Continue to believe in dreams.
Reason: Despite all of the challenges that Judy faces, she has an obsession with special sea creatures, and she is adamant that she will one day find them.
In Passage 1, which sentence supports the argument that Burn was anxious about casting the deciding vote?
A “The son was Harry T. Burn, a 24-year-old representative from East Tennessee.” (paragraph 9)
B “Just two years earlier Burn had become the youngest to be elected to the state’s legislature.” (paragraph 9)
C “I’ve been waiting to see how you stood but have not seen anything yet.” (paragraph 10)
D “Burn had hoped the issue wouldn’t rest with him—he supported suffrage himself, but his constituents were opposed, and he faced an election that fall.” (paragraph 11)
D. “Burn had hoped the issue wouldn’t rest with him—he supported suffrage himself, but his constituents were opposed, and he faced an election that fall.” (paragraph 11)
Reason: From the situation, it can be inferred that Burn thought if he voted in favor of suffrage for women, it would spoil his chances for re-election.
Choose one of the answer's to show whether each description matches the author’s purpose in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages.
"to show the difficulties that existed in the fight for women’s voting rights"
A Passage 1
B Passage 2
C BOTH Passages
C. BOTH Passages
The word “waste” in stanza 4 is a multi-meaning word. Which definition of the word “waste” fits this stanza?
A. leftover
B. bare
C. to litter
D. throw away
D. throw away
Paragraph 4 shifts to a different point of view. Select two statements that explain the effect of the shift.
A It signals the start of the dream experience.
B It creates a sudden and unpleasant end to the dream.
C It shows that the earlier description was just a dream.
D It gives details about why this particular dream occurred.
E It produces a desire to have similarly vivid and thrilling dreams.
B. It creates a sudden and unpleasant end to the dream.
C. It shows that the earlier description was just a dream.
Option B Reason: The shift from a dreamily observant second-person point of view to a realistic first-person point of view creates an abrupt change in tone that is both jarring and unpleasant.
Option C Reason: The shift in point of view allows for a clearer understanding of what is happening in the story: that Judy was having an incredible dream.
Which sentence from the passage supports the theme "Continue to believe in dreams?"
A “The first few years of her life had been spent doing the usual things like learning words and burping.” (paragraph 7)
B “When she was nine, she became best friends with Jezelle and they have been friends ever since.” (paragraph 7)
C “To her dismay, she could not find many of the creatures that were in the journal.” (paragraph 8)
D “She knew that one day she would search for it and she could not wait for the day when she would begin.” (paragraph 8)
D. “She knew that one day she would search for it and she could not wait for the day when she would begin.” (paragraph 8)
Reason: Judy is set on following her dreams and finding the special sea creatures that she reads about in the dust-covered journal.
Which feature, if added to Passage 1, would be useful in explaining the mother’s reason for writing the letter?
A a picture of the letter showing the mother’s handwriting
B a photo of the mother posing with a voting rights supporter
C a glossary that explains the joke the mother made in the letter
D a timeline that includes when the representative read the mother’s note
B. a photo of the mother posing with a voting rights supporter
Reason: A photograph of these two women together would help the reader understand that the mother was an activist for women’s voting rights, thus explaining her intentions for writing the letter.
Choose one of the answer's to show whether each description matches the author’s purpose in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages.
"to describe the events that led up to women gaining voting rights"
D Passage 1
E Passage 2
F BOTH Passages
D Passage 1
8. How does the poet feel about video games?
A. She hates them.
B. She doesn’t understand how to play them.
C. She thinks they are too expensive.
D. She thinks they are too much of a distraction.
D. She thinks they are too much of a distraction.
Pick the theme of “Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world,” “There is much to admire in nature,” or both to support the detail from the passage.
“You gasp as the large and gel-like silk body balloons past.” (paragraph 3)
A Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world.
B There is much to admire in nature.
C BOTH
B. There is much to admire in nature.
Pick the theme of “Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world,” “There is much to admire in nature,” or both to support the detail from the passage.
“. . . the most profound one she discovered was a large jellyfish that had thick limbs and velvety looking skin.” (paragraph 8)
G Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world.
H There is much to admire in nature.
I BOTH
I. BOTH
Read this sentence from Passage 2.
“The answers revealed a remarkable unanimity; no country had a movement to take the vote away from women nor was there any expressed desire to do so.” (paragraph 17)
The word “unanimity” is a combination of the Latin words unus (one) and animus (mind, spirit). Based on this, what is the meaning of unanimity as it is used in this paragraph?
A lack of shared interest
B quality of being known
C state of total agreement
D kind of misunderstanding
C. state of total agreement
Reason: Unanimity denotes a state of total agreement, or “being of one mind.”
Choose one of the answer's to show whether each description matches the author’s purpose in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages.
"to show how women responded to opposition after gaining voting rights"
G Passage 1
H Passage 2
I BOTH Passages
H. Passage 2
Which two themes are found in this poem?
A. The importance of putting down devices and enjoying childhood.
B. Cell phones are too complicated for adults, and they should learn from children.
C. The importance of meeting new friends and having lots of fun.
D. Always listen to your parents and do your homework.
A. The importance of putting down devices and enjoying childhood.