"Beethoven: The Man and His Music" pgs. 73-74
What inference can you make about Beethoven during his late period?
a. Beethoven's interest in music rose again.
b. Beethoven found composing very difficult.
c. Beethoven tired of using low frequency notes.
d. Beethoven's hearing no longer affected his music.
d. Beethoven's hearing no longer affected his music.
Reading Comprehension: In the 1600s, what else changed along with the perception of Saturn?
Technology, such as telescopes, that made it easier to observe planets.
Reading comprehension: Why does the author of this passage support exotic pet ownership?
He is an exotic pet owner.
Reading Comprehension: How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph?
The author poses a question about looking out your window and seeing a 400 pound tiger loose in the neighborhood
Read this sentence from the passage: "It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead simply exercised my citizen's rights. . ."
What does the word exercised mean in this context?
Answers may vary but should be similar to "put into action."
Which sentence from the passage best supports the inference that Beethoven's hearing no longer affected his music.
a. The pace of his productivity slowed.
b. Yet, surprisingly, the researchers found that high frequency notes has returned to his compositions.
c. Once again, he wrote with a full range of notes.
d. With little or no hearing to rely on, Beethoven composed from his memory of sound.
d. With little or no hearing to rely on, Beethoven composed from his memory of sound.
Which statement names the structure and best describes the effect the structure has on the reader?
a. By describing events in order of importance, the author helps readers appreciate how long scientists have studied Saturn.
b. By posing questions and answers, the author helps readers focus on important aspects of Saturn's rings.
c. By describing Saturn's rings, the author helps readers understand the value of space exploration.
d. By comparing theories, the author shows readers that different approaches can solve problems.
b. By posing questions and answers, the author helps readers focus on important aspects of Saturn's rings.
Reading comprehension: Does the author of this passage think everyone needs to own an exotic pet? Cite evidence to support your answer.
No. "Certainly a tiger, monkey, or snake is not the right pet for everyone" (89).
What is the main claim the author makes in "Exotic Animals Belong in the Wild"?
The author claims that people should not be able to own exotic animals as pets.
Which section of the passage best reveals Susan B. Anthony's purpose in writing "On Woman's Right to the Suffrage"?
a. And it is downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use of the only means of securing them provided by this democratic-republican government-- the ballot
b. By it the blessings of liberty are forever withheld from women and their female prosperity.
c. It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my rights guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny.
d. Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier all define a citizen to be a person of the United States, entitled to vote and hold office.
c. It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my rights guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny.
Read the sentence from the passage.
"The research team applied the same magnifying-glass approach to the period's quarters as they had with earlier ones."
What does the italicized phrase mean in the sentence?
Answers may vary but will be close to the act of looking closely at a small part of something large
Based on the diagram and the section "How many rings are there?" which statement is true?
a. Saturn's rings are names in random order.
b. Saturn's rings are names from oldest to youngest.
c. Saturn's rings are names in order from the planet outward.
d. Saturn's rings are names in the order in which they were discovered.
d. Saturn's rings are names in the order in which they were discovered.
Choose the sentence which best summarizes the author's claim.
a. Most people are able to take care of their pets.
b. People should be allowed to own exotic pets.
c. The media skews people's perceptions of exotic animals.
d. The government should better regulate exotic pets.
b. People should be allowed to own exotic pets.
The author of "Exotic Pets Belong in the Wild" addresses the counterclaim that plenty of responsible pet owners are capable for caring for exotic pets. Which TWO excerpts from the passage best refute (argues against) this counterclaim?
a. The process of domesticating an animal takes centuries.
b. Yet, even when a person has the money and resources to care for an exotic pet, there are still larger concerns to consider. The danger of owning exotic animals cannot be ignored.
c. In the wild, these animals can walk as much as several miles everyday.
d. Despite all these concerns, not enough is done to regulate the ownership of exotic pets.
e. Many wild animals are skilled climbers and can scale tall enclosures. Others manage to leap over a fence or wall meant to contain them. Any of these situations can have devastating consequences.
b. Yet, even when a person has the money and resources to care for an exotic pet, there are still larger concerns to consider. The danger of owning exotic animals cannot be ignored.
e. Many wild animals are skilled climbers and can scale tall enclosures. Others manage to leap over a fence or wall meant to contain them. Any of these situations can have devastating consequences.
Which best conveys the main idea of the third paragraph of "On Woman's Right to Suffrage"?
a. ". . . we, the whole people, who formed the Union"
b. ". . . not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens. . ."
c. "And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them. . ."
d. "And it is downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty. . ."
a. ". . . we, the whole people, who formed the Union"
What is the overall structure of the passage?
a. chronological
b. compare and contrast
c. cause and effect
d. question and answer
a. chronological
Part A: Select one of the following statements you could defend with evidence from the text:
1. The headings help give structure to the article.
2. The headings state the main idea of the paragraphs that follow.
3. The headings are questions that people have asked about Saturn.
Part B: Write a sentence from the section "Where did the rings come from?" that supports your answer. Make sure to use proper citation techniques.
Answers will vary. However, to be correct Part B must support the answer in Part A.
Which evidence best supports the claim that "Exotic animals are not as dangerous as people think. they are."
a. "However, from 1979 to 1996, data. . . showed more than three hundred people died because of dog bites."
b. "Because exotic animals are rare, they receive more coverage when something goes wrong."
c. "Any new pet owner needs to learn about specific needs of his or her pet."
d. "Many exotic pet owners even refer to their pets as their furry children."
a. "However, from 1979 to 1996, data. . . showed more than three hundred people died because of dog bites."
Which sentence from the passage gives irrelevant evidence?
a. Owning an exotic pet can be incredibly expensive.
b. Sugar gliders and kinkajous are nocturnal animals.
c. Many exotic animals carry diseases.
d. Wild animals are not suitable pets.
b. Sugar gliders and kinkajous are nocturnal animals.
Answer Part A and Part B
Part A: Why did the author most likely include a quote from the Preamble of the Constitution in her speech?
Part B: How does this relate to her argument?
Example answer
A: The author uses a quote from the Preamble of the Constitution to strengthen her argument that women should legally be allowed to vote.
B: The Constitution is a legal document, so it sets legal standards.
Read the sentence from the passage: "As Beethoven's hearing gradually decreased, his productivity increased."
Explain the meaning of productivity using what you know about roots and affixes.
Root: product as in produce
Suffix: -ity "expressing a state or condition"
Productivity means to be in a state where you produce a lot of something
What is the main idea of the article "Rings of Mystery"? Cite at least two sentences of evidence to support your answers. Make sure to include page numbers.
Main idea: Saturn's rings' origins, composition, and how they were discovered. Evidence will vary.
Explain why this text may be considered biased. Use at least three properly cited details from the passage to explain your answer.
Answers will vary
In which statement from the passage does the author user persuasive language to arouse fear in the reader? Select ALL that apply.
a. How would you feel if you looked out your window and saw a four-hundred pound tiger roaming loose in your neighborhood?
b. All animals need living conditions that best suit their needs.
c. The process of domesticating animals can take centuries.
d. Exotic animals are a danger to their owners, to the general public, and even to the environment.
e. With a wild animal on the loose, no one is safe.
F. Individual states are expected to regulate individual ownership.
a. How would you feel if you looked out your window and saw a four-hundred pound tiger roaming loose in your neighborhood?
d. Exotic animals are a danger to their owners, to the general public, and even to the environment.
e. With a wild animal on the loose, no one is safe.
Summarize this passage. Be sure to include the title, author, main idea, and supporting evidence in the form of properly cited quotes to the main ideas.
Example answer: In "On Woman's Right to Suffrage (1873)" Susan B. Anthony describes why it is a crime for women to be denied the right to vote. She develops this main idea by showing how the Constitution does not specify it was only male citizens who formed the United States, so women should not be legally excluded from participating in in the processes of the government. To develop her argument, she says ". . . we, the whole people, who formed the Union . . . not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens" who formed the country (105). This sentence shows how Anthony is pointing out that it is unjust for women to be excluded from voting because they are also citizens of the United States.