Fibonacci's Numbers
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Fibonacci was the greatest mathematician of all time
B. Spiral patterns in nature are difficult to explain
C. Fibonacci’s discoveries helped people understand patterns in math and nature
D. Roman numerals were confusing to most people
C. Fibonacci’s discoveries helped people understand patterns in math and nature
What does the word “replaced” most nearly mean in the sentence, “They replaced Roman numerals”?
A. copied
B. removed
C. took the place of
D. improved
C. took the place of
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Local governments were created to search for gold
B. Local governments began long ago and remain important today
C. Jamestown failed because of hunger and disease
D. Captain John Smith was an effective leader
B. Local governments began long ago and remain important today
The word “primitive” as used in the first paragraph most nearly means —
A. violent
B. simple or early
C. unorganized
D. unsuccessful
B. simple or early
Fibonacci:
According to this selection, Fibonacci's name means
A zero.
B seashell.
C spiral.
D blockhead.
D blockhead.
2. The author begins the passage by describing daisies and seashells mainly to —
A. compare plants and animals
B. show how common spiral patterns are in nature
C. explain how flowers grow
D. introduce Roman numerals
B. show how common spiral patterns are in nature
What inference can the reader make about Roman numerals?
A. They were rarely used
B. They were easier than Arabic numerals
C. They made math more complicated
D. They were invented by Fibonacci
C. They made math more complicated
The author begins the passage by describing primitive tribes in order to —
A. criticize early forms of leadership
B. show that government began as a way to control people
C. explain that local government developed from basic human needs
D. compare tribes to modern cities
C. explain that local government developed from basic human needs
What inference can be made about local government based on the passage?
A. Local government is less important than national government
B. Local government exists mainly to collect taxes
C. Local government developed to meet basic human needs
D. Local government was created only in America
C. Local government developed to meet basic human needs
From Local Governments:
The first colonial (English settlers) government was
a. tribal.
b. city.
c. federal.
d. local.
d. local.
Which sentence best explains how the Fibonacci sequence works?
A. The sequence begins with zero and ends with twenty-one
B. Each number is multiplied by the one before it
C. Each number equals the sum of the two numbers before it
D. The numbers represent shapes found in nature
C. Each number equals the sum of the two numbers before it
Why does the author mention the ancient Greeks and their temples?
A. To explain where Fibonacci learned math
B. To show that the Golden Mean has been used successfully for centuries
C. To compare Greek math to Roman math
D. To explain why temples are difficult to build
B. To show that the Golden Mean has been used successfully for centuries
Which statement best summarizes the second paragraph?
A. The Jamestown settlers were more interested in gold than survival
B. Jamestown failed because the settlers lacked experience
C. The settlers formed a local government to survive difficult conditions
D. Captain John Smith forced the settlers to follow rules
C. The settlers formed a local government to survive difficult conditions
How does the first paragraph contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?
A. It explains the structure of modern governments
B. It introduces the historical roots of local government
C. It describes the failures of early tribes
D. It focuses on individual leaders
B. It introduces the historical roots of local government
From Local Government:
The Jamestown colonists formed a government because of
a. pride.
b. greed.
c. necessity.
d. anger.
c. necessity.
The phrase “This same pattern is found often in nature” suggests that the Fibonacci sequence is —
A. rare and unusual
B. only seen in plants
C. commonly repeated
D. difficult to identify
C. commonly repeated
Which detail best supports the idea that Fibonacci’s work is still important today?
A. Fibonacci lived until 1250
B. His name means “blockhead”
C. Surveyors use ideas from Fibonacci
D. He lived in North Africa
C. Surveyors use ideas from Fibonacci
What does the phrase “work together” most nearly suggest about the Jamestown settlers?
A. They wanted to avoid responsibility
B. Cooperation was necessary for survival
C. They preferred independence
D. They relied on England for help
B. Cooperation was necessary for survival
Which detail best supports the author’s claim that local government is important today?
A. Local governments were created by tribes
B. Jamestown was founded in 1607
C. Local government provides schools and libraries
D. Captain John Smith served as president
C. Local government provides schools and libraries
From Local Government
The overall goal of local government seems to be public
a. rules.
b. wealth.
c. helping build important structures.
d. taking care of citizens’ well-being.
d. taking care of citizens’ well-being.
Why does the author include information about Fibonacci’s father?
A. To show that Fibonacci disliked his childhood
B. To explain why Fibonacci traveled so often
C. To provide background on how Fibonacci became interested in math
D. To argue that merchants were important in Italy
C. To provide background on how Fibonacci became interested in math
The author’s tone toward Fibonacci can best be described as —
A. critical
B. humorous
C. respectful
D. uncertain
C. respectful
Why does the author include details about hunger and disease in Jamestown?
A. To make the passage more dramatic
B. To explain why the settlers abandoned the colony
C. To show the challenges that led to the creation of local government
D. To criticize the settlers’ poor planning
C. To show the challenges that led to the creation of local government
The author’s tone toward local government can best be described as —
A. doubtful
B. critical
C. informative and supportive
D. humorous
C. informative and supportive
From Fibonacci's Numbers
Which sentence states an opinion?
A Surveyors and other people who measure land use ideas from Fibonacci.
B Fibonacci learned more than how to add and subtract.
C The Golden Mean is a rule for making things that are a certain height and width.
D Still, Fibonacci's contributions to math helped make everyone's lives easier.
D Still, Fibonacci's contributions to math helped make everyone's lives easier.