Reading Comprehension
What did Mary Margaret McBride pretend to be on her radio show?
A grandmother named Martha Deane.
What is one word that contains the Latin root "port"?
Import, transport, airport, export
Who was Mary Margaret McBride?
A) A scientist
B) A radio host
C) A politician
D) An author
B) A radio host
What point of view is used in "Mary Margaret McBride"?
A) First person
B) Second person
C) Third person
D) Omniscient
C) Third person
What literary device is used in "stood out from the crowd"?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Idiom
D) Hyperbole
C) Idiom
How did the Great Depression affect McBride's career choice?
She needed income and sought a job as a radio host.
"Many people wanted to see the stunning view from the top floor, and they were given an option. They could climb the 1,860 steps (now closed) from the first floor to the 102nd floor, or they could ride in one of the building's 73 high-speed elevators."
Think of the suffix -ion. What is the meaning of "option" above?
A) tour
B) reason
C) choice
D) problem
C) choice
What theme is present in Franklin's story?
A) Hard work leads to success.
B) Money is the most important thing.
C) Education is not necessary.
D) Family is unimportant.
A) Hard work leads to success.
How does the author's voice describe the Empire State Building?
A) Negative and critical
B) Celebratory and proud
C) Neutral and factual
D) Confused and unclear
B) Celebratory and proud
What is an example of figurative language in "The Empire State Building"?
A) It is a tall building.
B) It stands like a giant.
C) It is made of steel.
D) It was built quickly.
B) It stands like a giant.
Why was the Empire State Building significant during the Great Depression?
It represented hope and ambition during a challenging time.
"She sometimes received fan messages from more than 5,000 correspondents each day, many asking for her autograph."
Think about the suffix -ent. What is the meaning of correspondents above?
A) people who give special gifts
B) people who visit someone popular
C) people who send written letters by mail
D) people who report important information
C) people who send written letters by mail
What was the impact of the Great Depression on McBride's career?
A) It made her famous.
B) It led her to radio.
C) It ended her career.
D) It had no impact.
B) It led her to radio
What does the author’s choice to use detailed descriptions convey about Franklin?
A) He is unimportant.
B) He is a complex character.
C) He is boring.
D) He is misunderstood.
B) He is a complex character.
Why was McBride's fifteenth anniversary celebration held at Yankee Stadium instead of Madison Square Garden?
A) Yankee Stadium had not hosted her yet
B) Madison Square Garden had not opened yet
C) Yankee Stadium could hold many more fans
D) Madison Square Garden had another event at the same time
C) Yankee Stadium could hold many more fans
How did Franklin use writing to improve his life?
He used writing to advance his career and express his ideas.
"Helen's success proved that Anne's teaching was superior."
Think about the prefix super-. What is the meaning of superior above?
A) truthful
B) interesting
C) remarkable
D) entertaining
C) remarkable
What is the central idea of "Mary Margaret McBride"?
A) She was a famous writer.
B) She was a popular radio host who connected with her audience.
C) She built a skyscraper.
D) She traveled the world.
B) She was a popular radio host who connected with her audience.
What does the symbol of the lock and key suggest about the author in "Turning the Key"?
A) The author thinks Helen is being safe until she takes risks with Anne
B) The author thinks Anne is bad at playing games until she meets Helen
C) The author thinks Anne is unable to teach others until she meets Helen
D) The author thinks Helen is closed off from the world until Anne helps her
D) The author thinks Helen is closed off from the world until Anne helps her
What figurative language is used in "flung it wide open"?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Personification
C) Hyperbole
Describe how the construction of the Empire State Building was completed so quickly.
The design was based on two existing skyscrapers, allowing for rapid planning.
Define "entertainment" using the suffix -ment.
The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
What is the main character's motivation in "Mary Margaret McBride"?
To connect with her audience and share stories.
Why is the tone of "Empire State Building" considered uplifting?
A) It celebrates human achievement.
B) It highlights failures.
C) It criticizes society.
D) It is indifferent.
A) It celebrates human achievement.
Read this sentence from Paragraph 4: "She stood out from the crowd of radio hosts for being able to connect with the person she was interviewing as not many others could."
Why does the author include the idiom "stood out from the crowd" in the sentence above?
A) to suggest that McBride was proud of her role as a radio host
B) to suggest that McBride was among the best radio hosts at the time
C) to suggest that McBride wanted to prove her skills to other radio hosts
D) to suggest that McBride formed partnerships with those she had on her show instead of with radio hosts.
B) to suggest that McBride was among the best radio hosts at the time