President Obama Speaks to Students
How are the ideas in paragraph 5 organized?
A. Paragraph 5 tells why it’s important to stay in school.
B. Paragraph 5 lists ways in which students can be responsible.
C. Paragraph 5 explains what can happen to students who quit school.
D. Paragraph 5 describes how parents and teachers can help students.
A. Paragraph 5 tells why it’s important to stay in school.
In the play, Alice tries to point out to the other characters when they don’t make sense.
Select two examples of Alice’s dialogue that support this idea.
A “What? There is plenty of room!”
B “I believe I can guess that.”
C “At least I mean what I say.”
D “No. I give up. What is the answer?”
E “I haven’t the slightest idea.”
A “What? There is plenty of room!”
C “At least I mean what I say.”
Which point does the author make in “The Acorn Woodpecker”?
A Granaries are difficult structures to build.
B It is strange for male and female birds of the same type to look the same.
C It seems amazing that a bird can build a granary.
D Like many birds, acorn woodpeckers live in large groups.
C It seems amazing that a bird can build a granary.
Why does Prometheus call himself a titan of the people?
A to explain how powerful he is
B to compare the strength of Titans and gods
C to show that he uses his power to help humans
D to point out that Titans are much larger than humans
C. to show that he uses his power to help humans
How does the author organize the ideas in “How the Chickadee Weathers the Winter”?
A She describes how cold winter weather causes chickadees to grow more feathers.
B She compares how chickadees behave in the winter with the way other birds behave.
C She tells personal stories of chickadees she has seen in the wild during winter.
D She presents the problem of winter weather and tells how chickadees solve the problem.
D. She presents the problem of winter weather and tells how chickadees solve the problem.
How are the ideas in paragraph 8 organized?
A Obama describes a problem and gives a solution.
B Obama compares his own life story to his wife’s story.
C Obama talks about events in his life from his childhood through college.
D Obama tells what can happen if students accept responsibility.
B. Obama compares his own life story to his wife’s story.
What is one lesson the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland might be trying to teach?
A It’s not polite to say what you mean.
B There is no such thing as too much nonsense.
C It’s best to help others when they’re in need.
D Too much nonsense can be upsetting.
A. It’s not polite to say what you mean.
Which point does the author of “The Acorn Woodpecker” make?
A The acorn woodpecker sometimes acts in a silly way.
B No other type of bird makes a granary.
C Other birds regularly steal from acorn woodpeckers.
D The acorn woodpecker is not like many other birds.
D The acorn woodpecker is not like many other birds.
Select two words that describe Beaver.
A bossy
B helpful
C angry
D lazy
E sneaky
B. Helpful
E. Sneaky
Which detail from “How the Chickadee Weathers the Winter” supports the idea that readers should fill their bird feeders in the winter?
A A chickadee weighs less than a chocolate bar, but it flies about busily.
B To survive during the winter, the chickadee has to eat constantly.
C To keep from wasting energy, the chickadee learns to live with cold feet.
D The next time you’re stuck indoors on a cold day, admire the chickadees.
B. To survive during the winter, the chickadee has to eat constantly.
How does Obama support the idea that students should develop their talents?
A by describing how important it is for students to do homework
B by suggesting that parents should be more involved in students’ education
C by telling how schools can keep students from having poor attitudes
D by saying that students will be needed to solve difficult problems
D. by saying that students will be needed to solve difficult problems
How do the play and the story of “A Mad Tea Party” tell the reader how Alice feels?
A Both do it through description.
B Both do it through stage directions.
C Both do it through narration.
D Both do it through dialogue.
D. Both do it through dialogue.
Select two details that support the author’s point that acorn woodpeckers are social birds.
A They help their parents raise more young.
B They guard acorns they have stored in holes.
C Their coloring can make them look like they are wearing clown makeup.
D Most acorn woodpeckers like to live in extended family groups.
E Their homes are located in the hillsides of the southeastern United States.
A They help their parents raise more young.
D Most acorn woodpeckers like to live in extended family groups.
Why did Beaver steal fire from Pine Trees?
A He was very angry with Pine Trees.
B He wanted to share fire with others.
C He wanted to keep fire for himself.
D He planned to burn down the forest.
B. He wanted to share fire with others.
“During the winter, the chickadee’s body produces more feathers for warmth. On a very cold day, you may see a chickadee fluffing up its feathers. This creates more space between the feathers to trap air that insulates the body.” (paragraph 5)
Which idea do the details in this paragraph support?
A Winter can be a very difficult time for chickadees.
B Chickadees have fewer feathers in warmer months.
C Chickadees use their feathers to defend themselves.
D Air travels easily through the chickadees’ feathers.
B Chickadees have fewer feathers in warmer months.
Which point is best developed in “President Obama Speaks to Students”?
A Students, not parents or teachers, are most responsible for their future.
B Parents and teachers owe it to students to make sure homework gets done.
C Obama succeeded through hard work, intelligence, and self-control.
D A large family that includes parents, grandparents, and other adults is key to success.
A. Students, not parents or teachers, are most responsible for their future.
What is the meaning of the word civil as it is used in this sentence of the story?
“‘It wasn’t very civil of you to sit down without being invited,’ said the March Hare.” (paragraph 7)
A common
B strange
C rude
D polite
D. Polite
What is the meaning of the word invaders as it is used in this sentence?
“An entire family or flock will guard its granary food store against invaders.” (paragraph 3)
A eaters
B visitors
C robbers
D explorers
C. robbers
How are the two myths alike?
A Both myths explain how the world was created.
B Both myths explain how people got something useful.
C Both myths tell about the power of nature.
D Both myths describe how a character learns about himself.
B. Both myths explain how people got something useful.
What is the meaning of the word endure?
“How does it endure cold weather?” (paragraph 1)
A live through
B celebrate
C fight for
D ignore
A. Live through
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How does Obama support the point that it’s not always easy to do well in school?
A He explains how you write your own destiny.
B He talks about dropping out of school.
C He gives an example from his own life.
D He mentions quitting on your country.
C. He gives an example from his own life.
What is the meaning of the word approaching as it is used in this line of the play?
“When the March Hare and Mad Hatter saw Alice approaching, they cried out. . . .” (paragraph 1)
A coming closer
B quietly joining
C choosing a seat
D appearing suddenly
A. Coming Closer
“A female adult acorn woodpecker has a crown that is black and red. The male is a little different. Its crown is solid red. Both males and females have white eyes and a white forehead, throat, and belly.” (paragraph 2)
Which of the following describes the text structure of these sentences?
A Cause-effect: The sentences tell how the female acorn woodpecker caused the male to have a different colored crown.
B Comparison: The sentences tell how the male and female acorn woodpecker are alike and different.
C Comparison: The sentences tell how the male and female acorn woodpecker have nothing in common.
D Cause-effect: The sentences tell the reasons why the male and female acorn woodpeckers have white eyes.
B. Comparison: The sentences tell how the male and female acorn woodpecker are alike and different.
What theme do both myths express?
A In the end, it does not pay to be selfish.
B People cannot be trusted with something as powerful as fire.
C People are more generous than gods and nature.
D It is better to work with nature instead of against it.
A. In the end, it does not pay to be selfish.
Select one sentence that supports the meaning of ENDURE.
A “The temperature has fallen below zero.”
B “If you went outside without winter clothes, you’d freeze before long.”
C “Yet the chickadee, a tiny bird that weighs less than a chocolate bar, flies about busily.”
D “The chickadee has to eat constantly during the winter to survive.”
D. “The chickadee has to eat constantly during the winter to survive.”