The First Man
In paragraph 4, the word milling means.....
C. Searching
This excerpt can best be described as exploring the theme of —
C. confidence when facing adversity
Which of the following best describes the tone of paragraph 1?
B. Conversational
The author most likely intended for the selection to be read by —
A. teenagers who have begun thinking about college tuition
In paragraph 2 the word precarious means —
B. Dangerous
After reading this scene, the reader can conclude that.....
B. Curtis and Bigelow are well-educated
Which of these is an example of irony in the story?
D. After tormenting Lauren for days, the bully helps her with the shop project.
Which sentence from the article best suggests that scholarships require students to take initiative?
B. A good way to begin your search is by looking in your own backyard.
Unlike the introduction of the article, the conclusion includes —
D. a comparison between planning for college applications and preparing for college coursework
The author includes the information in paragraph 3 to —
D. demonstrate how quickly the storm overtook the city
Which line of dialogue provides the best evidence that Curtis is unaffected by Bigelow’s taunting?
C. CURTIS: Don’t mind him, Martha. He was always crazy.
How does the setting contribute to Lauren’s conflict?
D. It provides an environment where Lauren lacks confidence.
What is the primary purpose of paragraph 4?
A. To provide examples of scholarships based on criteria other than grades
Which of these best summarizes the article?
C. Securing alternate means of college funding is important because costs are rising faster than inflation. Corporations, foundations, and local businesses, along with various groups in specific fields of study and with differing cultural backgrounds, may be viable sources of money for students who are willing to spend time to research and fill out applications.
Who is the most likely intended audience for the article?
C. People who enjoy reading about historical events
The dialogue in paragraphs 4 and 5 establishes that the relationship between Martha and Bigelow is —
A. Friendly
What is the primary purpose of paragraphs 1 and 2?
A. To highlight the protagonist’s conflict
Read this sentence from paragraph 7.
One category of scholarships that is often overlooked is that which is set aside for groups that are underrepresented among college students and in the degree-holding population.
In this sentence, the author is trying to show that —
C. underrepresented groups do not take full advantage of available scholarship opportunities
BONUS
How many paragraphs should you have for your essay on the STAAR test?
4
Beginning with paragraph 3, the tone shifts from —
A. suspenseful to devastating
The reader can infer that Curtis decides to participate in the excavating contest because —
A. he is passionate about pursuing his goals
In paragraph 18, the author uses vivid imagery to emphasize Lauren's –
B. discomfort in the scene
The author organizes the article by —
D. establishing a problem and then detailing its solutions
BONUS
What is a topic sentence and where is it found.
Which of the following precautionary information can be inferred from the Saffir-Simpson chart and the FEMA Guidelines?
B. Hurricanes can become dangerous as they pass over land.
How does the setting contribute to the development of the theme?
A. It provides the characters with an opportunity to discuss a personal matter.
The protagonist faces a major challenge over how to —
C. overcome bullying from a classmate
By writing the article from the second-person point of view, the author is able to —
A. speak directly to the reader about finding scholarships
BONUS
Where is the THESIS statement usually located?
At the end of the introduction of an essay.
According to the “FEMA Safety Guidelines for Hurricanes”, one of the important steps a person can take to prepare their home before a hurricane is to —
A. protect against flying debris, including glass
A major theme explored in this play is —
C. the will to meet personal and professional goals
In paragraph 8, what is the effect of the author’s use of figurative language?
D. It emphasizes Lauren’s increasing internal conflict.
The purpose of the selection is to —
B. encourage the reader to research scholarship opportunities
BONUS
What is the purpose of your THESIS statement in the essay?
To clearly state the main argument or central idea of an essay, informing the reader of the writer's position on a topic and outlining the key points that will be discussed throughout the piece
Which of the following best represents the thesis of the article?
D. Galveston’s glory days had been washed away by the big storm. (paragraph 5)
BIGELOW: [Is talking with a comically worried but earnest air.] Do you know, I’m getting so I’m actually afraid to leave them alone with that governess. She’s too romantic. I’ll wager she’s got a whole book full of ghost stories, superstitions, and yellow journal horrors up her sleeve.
In these lines, the playwright depicts Bigelow as —
B. Concerned
Which sentence from paragraph 4 best foreshadows Lauren’s struggle with the project?
C. She chose pine because it seemed sensible to start off easy since she’d never been that good at things that involved crafts.
According to the selection, which source of college funding is most accessible to applicants?
C. The Nation’s Grant
BONUS
What 2 things do you have to do to receive credit for English I??
Pass with a 70
Pass the STAAR test
The author ends the selection with information about Galveston’s recovery after the storm in order to show —
C. that the city never fully completely reclaimed its former stature
The stage directions in paragraph 20 emphasize Martha’s —
D. Surprise
In paragraphs 13–17, what can the reader infer about Lauren’s relationship with her guidance counselor?
B. Lauren trusts Mrs. Sampson provides advice on how to handle the situation with Jerry.
Which detail from the article best supports the idea that unique scholarships are available?
D. For example, there is a scholarship for left-handed students.
In paragraph 1, the Latin word fraction means —
B. an act of breaking
According to the selection, why did Galveston succumb to the hurricane of 1900?
C. The strength of the storm coupled with a lack of preparation caused massive destruction.
In paragraph 18, the word gibbering means —
B. Inarticulate
The tone throughout most of the story can best be described as—
B. Distressing
What is the main idea of the article?
A. Scholarships are available for any student willing to research opportunities.
Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word inflation in paragraph 1?
A. rising faster than
The author’s purpose for writing “The Big Storm” is to —
B. explain the effects one hurricane had on the city of Galveston