Brilliant Reminder/Passion for Petals
True Friend
Clear View
Rose Rock
Save those Spots/Undependable Friend
100
What is the author's message in this poem? A. Of all the flowers in the world, tulips are his favorite. B. After the death of winter, tulips bring the rebirth of spring. C. Winter always comes back to destroy the green of Earth. D. Tulips come in a variety of vivid colors every spring.
B. After the death of winter, tulips bring the rebirth of spring.
100
According to the story, which statement describes the narrator? A. The narrator has very few friends. B. The narrator is jealous of Julie's new popularity. C. The narrator has been hurt by cheerleaders in the past. D. The narrator secretly wants to be a cheerleader.
B. The narrator is jealous of Julie's new popularity.
100
Which detail would be LEAST important to include in a summary about "A Clear View"? A. Rosalinda turns down many marriage proposals. B. The dress is commissioned for Armand's sister. C. The dress is a challenge for Rosalinda to make. D. Armand proposes with a wedding ring to Rosalinda.
B. The dress is commissioned for Armand's sister.
100
Why did the Great Spirit make the rose rocks? A. to remind his people of their Georgia home B. to show the route followed by the Cherokee C. to encourage the Cherokee people D. to create valuable stones for the Cherokee
C. to encourage the Cherokee people
100
The first line of each stanza is A. a simile B. alliteration C. a metaphor D. onomatopoeia
C. a metaphor
200
When generalizing about the history of tulips, which would be the LEAST important? A. Tulips have been around for more than 500 years. B. Tulips come up in the spring in a variety of shapes and colors. C. The growth of tulips has expanded to all parts of the world. D. The spread of tulips to Holland caused a "tulipomania" fad.
B. Tulips come up in the spring in a variety of shapes and color.
200
What upsets the narrator in paragraph 2? A. learning Julie makes the cheerleader team B. having Julie make plans that don't include her C. not making the cheerleading squad D. feeling that the cheerleaders are rude
B. having Julie make plans that don't include her
200
The conflict of the plot is resolved when A. Rosalinda finishes the dress for Armand's sister. B. Rosalinda enjoys the challenge given by Armand. C. Rosalind knows Armand sees her true beauty. D. Rosalinda accepts Armand's proposal.
C. Rosalinda knows Armand sees her true beauty.
200
Which source would give the MOST information about the Trail of Tears? A. STATE PARSKS ALONG THE TRAIL OF TEARS B. NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS C. THE HISTORY OF TRAILS IN NW GEORGIA D. ACCOUNTS OF THE TRAIL OF TEARS
D. ACCOUNTS OF THE TRAIL OF TEARS
200
What states the purpose of the Cheetah challenge Race? A. Each year, people come to watch several swift cheetahs race. B. Each year, the Cheetah Challenge Race becomes more popular. C. Their speed and grace are the main reason they are so much fun to watch in the annual race. D. With the funds raised through this event, cheetahs may thrive for years and years to come.
D. With the funds raised through this event, cheetahs may thrive for years and years to come.
300
How are these selections similar? A. Both compare tulips to other flowers. B. They describe how tulips grow. C. They discuss the population of tulips. D. Both discuss the history of tulips.
B. They describe how tulips grow.
300
The phrase "Bon Voyage" in paragraph 5 is French for A. have a good trip B. be quiet C. you will be sorry D. good luck
A. have a good trip
300
What is the MAIN effect of Armand's challenge? A. Armand's sister receives a fabulous wedding gown. B. Rosalinda is seen as unattractive by the villagers. C. Rosalinda Decides to ignore her personal appearance. D. Rosalinda wants Armand to be her future husband.
D. Rosalinda wants Armand to be her future husband.
300
What sentence BEST states the main idea? A. The rusty, red rose rocks appear only in Oklahoma. B. The memory of the flower would comfort his people. C. The rose rock would remind them never to be discouraged. D. The legend and spirit of the Cherokee rose rock endures.
D. The legend and spirit of the Cherokee rose rock endures.
300
In paragraph 3, the word POPULAR , as well as words like popularity and population, come from the Latin word for A. people. B. crowded. C. positive. D. beloved.
A . people
400
1. What question is answered in stanza 2? A. What color are the flowers are in the poem? B. What type of flowers are in the poem? C. When do the flowers in the poem bloom? D. When are the flowers in the poem planted?
B. What type of flowers are in the poem?
400
Which paragraph contains the start of the conflict in the story? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
A. paragraph 2
400
This is a folktalke rather than a short story because A. there is a problem and a solution. B. there is dialogue amont characters. C. someone achieves an impossible task. D. someone is beautiful and talented.
C. someone achieves an impossible task.
400
What is the MAIN IDEA of paragraph 2? A. A legend explains why the red rose rocks are only found in Oklahoma. B. Rose rocks are found in several places in Oklahoma. C. Everyone wants rose rocks beause they are the subject of a legend. D. Rose rocks are unusual and can only be found in a few places.
A. A legend explains why the red rose rocks are only found in Oklahoma.
400
Which phrase in "An Undependable Friend" best reflects the meaning of FICKLE as it is used in line 8? A. "It changes its mood from moment to moment." B. "To bring much needed raindrops." C. "It blusters and blasts, gusts and puffs." D. Always keeping you on guard and guessing."
A. "It changes its mood from moment to moment"
500
All of these phrases personify tulips EXCEPT A. "Placed in the ground in the autumn." B. "Proud messengers of spring's return." C. "They wait in the dirt and dust." D. "They announce it with a shout."
A. "Placed in the ground in autumn."
500
What is the main idea of paragraph 6? A. The narrator is unhappy with Julie's choice. B. Julie makes friends with other cheerleaders. C. The narrator feels bad that she judged Julie. D. Julie is happy to forgive her friend.
A. The narrator is unhappy with Julie's choice.
500
The MAIN point of paragraph 6 is that Rosalinda A. is exhausted from staying up late. B. is amazed by Armand's words. C. enjoys making dresses again. D. uses lace and satin on the dress.
C. enjoys making dresses again.
500
What is the author's purpose in "The Legend of the Cherokee Rose Rock"? A. to persuade the reader to obtain a rose rock B. to describe a beautiful rock C. to tell the story about a rock formation D. to inform the reader about an unusual rock
C. to tell the story aout a rock formation
500
Which conclusion is supported by the author? A. The Cheetah Challenge Race is the most popular event of the year. B. Animals at the Cheetah Challenge Race are endangered. C. The cheetahs that race receive excellent treatment by race officials. D. Enough money is raised to support organizations for saving cheetahs.
B. Animals at the Cheetah Challenge Race are endangered.
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