“Dancing for Mamá” PART 1
5. Read the sentence from paragraph 16.
Her feet felt as heavy as the palm in her hand.
What does the author mean by the sentence?
A Margarita was tired from walking in the parade.
B Margarita was sad that her mother was not at the parade.
C Margarita was nervous about dancing in the parade.
D Margarita was unhappy that she did not have flowers at the parade.
B. Margarita was sad that her mother was not at the parade.
14. Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A “As he ran along, he remembered the stories of Gao, who told of the bird who seeks out other creatures to invade the combs of honeybees.” (paragraph 10)
B “Without hesitation, he reached into the hollow center and dipped his scoop into a great comb of golden honey.” (paragraph 12)
C “His face and arms were swollen from the bee stings, but his lopsided grin was full of pride as he stepped forward and offered to share his golden prize.” (paragraph 14)
D “As the music ended, his father announced, ‘From this day forward, my son shall be known as Ratel, the fierce and clever honey badger.’” (paragraph 15)
C. “His face and arms were swollen from the bee stings, but his lopsided grin was full of pride as he stepped forward and offered to share his golden prize.” (paragraph 14)
6. Why did Margarita’s mother miss her performance?
A. Her mother was in the United States working.
B. Her mother was in the United States getting medicine.
C. Her mother was experiencing an illness.
D. Her mother was caring for a family member.
A. Her mother was in the United States working.
19. What does the word invade mean as it is used in paragraph 10?
A crush
B enter
C follow
D locate
B. enter
1. Which choice provides a summary of the passage?
A. Margarita was excited to perform in a special festival. She and her mother prepared a costume and practiced the steps for the dance. Just days before the festival, Margarita’s mother had to go to the United States to work and missed the performance.
B. Margarita was proud that she was selected to perform in a special festival. She and her mother spent weeks preparing for the performance. After the festival, Margarita’s mother was shocked when her daughter was selected to shake the hand of the president.
C. Margarita was given the opportunity to perform in a special festival. She envied all the other performers who had their mothers to help with their costumes and hair. Unfortunately, Margarita’s mother was unable to attend the performance and had to watch it on television.
D. Margarita was chosen to perform in a special festival. She was disappointed when her mother had to go to the United States to work and could not see her perform. However, Margarita’s mother ended up seeing a picture of her daughter in the newspaper shaking the president’s hand.
D. Margarita was chosen to perform in a special festival. She was disappointed when her mother had to go to the United States to work and could not see her perform. However, Margarita’s mother ended up seeing a picture of her daughter in the newspaper shaking the president’s hand.
13. What is the theme of the passage?
A It is important to be brave when faced with a frightening situation.
B It is important for family members to support each other through difficult times.
C One should always think of others first and help those in need.D One will feel like a valuable member of a group when able to provide for others.
D. One will feel like a valuable member of a group when able to provide for others.
7. How were Margarita and the other dancers different?
A Margarita carried a large palm branch during the performance, but the other dancers carried beautiful flowers.
B Margarita wanted to be the best dancer during the performance, but the other dancers just wanted to remember the steps.
C Margarita did not have her mother with her for the performance, but the other dancers had their mothers to help them get ready.
D Margarita did not know if her mother was at the performance, but the other dancers all knew their mothers were in the audience.
C. Margarita did not have her mother with her for the performance, but the other dancers had their mothers to help them get ready.
18. What can the reader infer about Nsue based on his actions in the passage?
A Nsue believed that honey was an uncommon food.
B Nsue hoped to improve his hunting skills through practice.
C Nsue appreciated the value of animals to his people.
D Nsue enjoyed hearing the stories of his people from long ago.
C. Nsue appreciated the value of animals to his people.
23. How are the passages similar in their approaches to the topic of participating in festivals?
A In both passages, the main characters were uncertain about participating in the festivals, but in the end, they were glad to participate.
B In both passages, the main characters were sad that their parents would not be at the festivals, but in the end, they enjoyed participating.
C In both passages, the main characters were upset about participating in the festivals, but in the end, they were determined to participate.
D In both passages, the main characters were unsure of the importance of the festivals, but in the end, they understood the value of participating.
A . In both passages, the main characters were uncertain about participating in the festivals, but in the end, they were glad to participate.
2. How were Margarita and her mother similar?
A They both met the American president.
B They both dreamed of performing at the festival. C They both danced at the festival.
D They both performed for the American president.
C. They both danced at the festival.
16. What does the author mean by the phrase “he thought the wind was playing tricks on his ears” in paragraph 9?
A Nsue covered his head to block the sound of the wind.
B Nsue did not believe the sound he heard.
C Nsue yelled loudly over the sound of the wind.
D Nsue did not laugh at the sound he heard.
B. Nsue did not believe the sound he heard.
8. Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “All the other girls’ mothers were there, and they fussed with the girls’ costumes and smoothed their hair. Margarita missed her mamá more than ever.” (paragraph 15)
B. “At the signal, Margarita lifted the palm with its rows of colorful tropical flowers and joined the parade with the other dancers.” (paragraph 16)
C. “When the dancers neared the grandstand, the bells of Santa Cruz began to chime. As they rang out, Margarita imagined her mother watching.” (paragraph 17)
D. “As she reached to shake the hand of the American president, there was a sudden click, click, click of photographers’ cameras.” (paragraph 19)
A. “All the other girls’ mothers were there, and they fussed with the girls’ costumes and smoothed their hair. Margarita missed her mamá more than ever.” (paragraph 15)
20. How does the narrator’s point of view influence how events are described?
A The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand Nsue’s thoughts about the hunters in his village.
B The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand Nsue’s disappointment with his father for the name he was given
C The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand Nsue’s excitement to earn his adult name.
D The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand Nsue’s thoughts and actions as he finds a gift to share at the festival.
D. The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand Nsue’s thoughts and actions as he finds a gift to share at the festival.
12. Which quotation from the passage describes what is seen in the image?
A. “After the parade, a man in an official uniform came up to her. ‘The American president wishes to meet the talented dancer in the beautiful costume,’ he said.” (paragraph 18)
B. “As she reached to shake the hand of the American president, there was a sudden click, click, click of photographers’ cameras.” (paragraph 19)
C. “‘Oh, Mamá. I wish you could’ve seen me,’ Margarita said before her mamá could finish.” (paragraph 22)
D. “‘I am well and happy today. The American president is shaking the hand of my beautiful daughter on the front page of every newspaper I can find.’” (paragraph 25)
B. “As she reached to shake the hand of the American president, there was a sudden click, click, click of photographers’ cameras.” (paragraph 19)
4. Which quotation supports the inference that Margarita’s mother put others before herself?
A “Her mamá had been so pleased when Margarita had been chosen as one of the dancers.” (paragraph 2)
B “As a girl, Mamá had also danced with a palm at the festival, and she had taught Margarita the steps herself.” (paragraph 2)
C “Her mamá had to leave for a job in the United States to help pay for his medicine and to make money for the family.” (paragraph 3)D “‘Think of me, and I will be with you, mi chiquita,’ Mamá had whispered, hugging Margarita goodbye.” (paragraph 4)
C. “Her mamá had to leave for a job in the United States to help pay for his medicine and to make money for the family.” (paragraph 3)
15. Which choice tells how paragraphs 4-6 contribute to the overall structure of the passage?
A They describe how the main characters meet one another.
B They introduce the conflict that the main character faces.
C They explain how the main character solves the problem.
D They provide the reasons the main characters are worried.
B. They introduce the conflict that the main character faces.
11. How does the third-person point of view influence how events are described?
A. It helps the reader understand the sadness of the mother when she was unable to see Margarita perform.
B. It helps the reader understand Margarita’s actions and feelings about performing at the festival.
C. It helps the reader understand Margarita’s excitement when she met the president at the festival.
D. It helps the reader understand the surprise the mother felt when she saw Margarita in the newspaper .
B. It helps the reader understand Margarita’s actions and feelings about performing at the festival.
21. Read the sentence from paragraph 14.
His heart sang more loudly than the beautiful voices of the children.
What does the author mean by the sentence?
A Nsue was joyful.
B Nsue was peaceful.
C Nsue was polite.
D Nsue was supportive.
A. Nsue was joyful.
3. How do paragraphs 1-4 contribute to the overall structure of the passage?
A. They establish the conflict that the main character faces.
B. They describe how the characters feel about the setting.
C. They explain how the main character solves the problem.
D. They provide details about a prior conflict between characters.
A. They establish the conflict that the main character faces.
17. Which two choices tell how Gao’s stories impact Nsue?
A The stories allowed Nsue to discover ways that he could grow food for his people
B The stories reminded Nsue that he did not want to be a hunter.
C The stories helped Nsue know what to do when the honeyguide bird came to him
D The stories provided Nsue with comfort when he felt sad.
E The stories caused Nsue to leave his people in order to find his own happiness.
B. The stories reminded Nsue that he did not want to be a hunter.
C. The stories helped Nsue know what to do when the honeyguide bird came to him
9. What does the word assured mean as it is used in paragraph 25?
A wiggled; rattled
B protected; covered
C located; discovered
D comforted; calmed
10. Which phrase from paragraph 25 best supports the answer to Part A?
A “‘Don’t worry...’”
B “‘...shaking the hand...’”
C “‘...on the front page...’”
D “‘...I can find.’”
D. comforted; calmed
AND
A. “‘Don’t worry...’”
22. Which quotation from the passage describes what is seen in the image?
A “In time, Nsue grew tired and stopped to rest in the shade of the thornbush.” (paragraph 9)
B “When he heard the excited cry of the honeyguide bird, Nsue leaped up and began to answer with the grunts and growls of the honey badger.” (paragraph 10)
C “Nsue quickly tore a piece of fibrous bark from the base of the tree and began to climb.” (paragraph 12
D. “He returned to the ground so quickly that only a few bees were able to avenge the intrusion with angry stings.” (paragraph 12)
C. “Nsue quickly tore a piece of fibrous bark from the base of the tree and began to climb.” (paragraph 12
24. Which choice is a theme found in both “Dancing for Mamá” and “Nsue and the Honeyguide”?
A It is good for children to learn new skills as they grow older.
B Parents will be proud of their children for overcoming challenges.
C Happiness comes from achieving one’s goals without the help of others.
D It is important to make the right choice when faced with a difficult decision.
B. Parents will be proud of their children for overcoming challenges.