Passage 1 & 2
Passage 3
Passage 3 cont.
Language
Vocabulary
100
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2? A He wants their help. B He is grateful to them. C He likes their attention. D He wants to impress them.
A He wants their help.
100
Why was Susan Hendrickson’s discovery exciting for paleontologists? A Very few bones were missing. B The Field Museum needed a new display. C No other fossils were found during the trip. D The discovery site had already been searched.
A Very few bones were missing.
100
“This T. rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information for the paleontologists, scientists who study dinosaurs, on her team.” What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence? A something that is kept secret B something that is worth money C something that is very valuable D something that belongs to someone
C something that is very valuable
100
Those levels include bedrooms, a conference room, offices, and even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor C dockter D docktor] on board.
B doctor
100
They composed a letter to the governor, asking for more soldiers in the fort. What is the meaning of the word composed as it is used in the sentence? A. wrote B. sang C. bought D. wanted
A. wrote
200
How are the points of view in both passages similar? A Both passages are told from the first person point of view. B Both passages are told from the third person point of view. C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters. D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character.
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view.
200
Which sentence supports the answer in Question 1? A “While the rest of the team worked to fix the tire, Susan decided to make use of the time.” (paragraph 1) B “Most of the T. rex skeletons that had been found before Hendrickson’s discovery were missing many bones.” (paragraph 1) C “The last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson even named the dinosaur ‘Sue’ in honor of Hendrickson.” (paragraph 2) D “Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois, to visit Sue.” (paragraph 3)
B “Most of the T. rex skeletons that had been found before Hendrickson’s discovery were missing many bones.” (paragraph 1)
200
Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2? A order of events B cause and effect C problem and solution D comparison of problems
B cause and effect
200
Air Force One can handle all the guests. There are __________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one hundred people at a time.
C two
200
The children pleaded with their mother for an ice cream cone. What is the meaning of the word pleaded as it is used in the sentence above? A. walked B. called C. looked D. begged
D. begged
300
What is the theme of Passage 1? A High hopes can lead to disappointment. B Listen to those who are older and wiser. C If you are nice to others, they will be nice to you. D When planning an event, be sure to include everyone.
C If you are nice to others, they will be nice to you.
300
How is the copy of Sue’s skull different from the real one? A It is softer. B It is bigger. C It is lighter. D It is stronger.
C It is lighter.
300
Why were experts called in to display Sue’s skeleton? A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts. B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors. C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright. D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way.
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way.
300
Going long distances is easy because this airplane __________ [ A can B must C should D might] refuel in the air.
A can
300
The prairie dog ran into his burrow to escape the coyote. What is the meaning of the word burrow as it is used in the sentence? A. donkey B. flower C. car D. hole
D. hole
400
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Question 3? A “She would wait for them, she said, and would not set until all three returned and told her about their pleasant visit.” (paragraph 2) B “‘What did you bring me from the supper?’ she asked.” (paragraph 5) C “She ate it, and then she turned to her three children, for she had something important to say to them.” (paragraph 6) D “‘To those who are thoughtful of their mother, great blessings come.’” (paragraph 9)
D “‘To those who are thoughtful of their mother, great blessings come.’” (paragraph 9)
400
What is the main idea of the passage? A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Sue’s skeleton. B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of a T. rex. C Susan Hendrickson′s discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lot about the T. rex. D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sue′s bones because of how the skeleton is displayed.
C Susan Hendrickson′s discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lot about the T. rex.
400
Select one sentence to support your answer in the previous question. A “Most of the T. rex skeletons that had been found before Hendrickson’s discovery were missing many bones.” (paragraph 1) B “Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois, to visit Sue.” (paragraph 3) C “All of the bones in the display are real—except for the head.” (paragraph 3) D “They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individual bone could be removed and studied, then replaced, without disturbing the rest of the display.” (paragraph 4)
D “They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individual bone could be removed and studied, then replaced, without disturbing the rest of the display.” (paragraph 4)
400
The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features.
D large white and blue plane
400
The pioneers who had endured the long winter welcomed the warm spring. What is the meaning of the word endured as it is used in the sentence? A. missed B. survived C. closed D. wanted
B. survived
500
Read this sentence from Passage 1. “The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain.” (paragraph 6) What does the word disdain show about the Sun’s attitude toward her mother? A The Sun does not respect her mother. B The Sun thinks her mother is generous. C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked. D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything.
A The Sun does not respect her mother.
500
What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Sue’s skeleton is used? A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors into the museum B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-blooded creatures C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors into the museum D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
500
Which detail supports the information in paragraph 4? A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue. B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays. C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became a display. D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was male or female.
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became a display.
500
There [ A thier B their C they're D no change ] is a special airplane designed just for the president.
D no change
500
The tragic ending to the story made the woman cry. What is the meaning of the word tragic as it used in the sentence? A. long B. dumb C. impossible D. sad
D. sad
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