Mrs. G.-LP-7th STAAR Redesign 23 Practice 2046509

from The Inca Chasqui

100

Which word from paragraph 1 best helps the reader understand that the word requirement refers to something that is an obligation?

assigned

200

Which characteristic of historical fiction is present in the excerpt?

^{A The main character is a real person who lived long ago.}

^{B The conflict is based on actual events from long ago.}

^{C The dialogue actually occurred between people of the past.}

^{D The setting includes details about a culture that existed in the past.}

^{D The setting includes details about a culture that existed in the past.}

300

Which sentence from the excerpt best reveals how the conflict will be resolved?

^{A Mayta was the fastest Chasqui in the southeast quarter. (paragraph 4)}

^{B Muru stood, looking majestic in his white headdress, his club and sling carefully tucked in the pouch at his side. (paragraph 6)}

^{C For three years he had longed for the day when it would be he who raced along this rugged stretch on the road to the Inca capital of Cuzco. (paragraph 12)}

^{D "For a few moments we both stood frozen, staring at each other like two llamas eyeing the same patch of grass." (paragraph 18)}

^{C For three years he had longed for the day when it would be he who raced along this rugged stretch on the road to the Inca capital of Cuzco. (paragraph 12)}

400

The third-person limited point of view in the excerpt helps the reader understand —

^{A how Natu feels when he listens to Mayta's story}

^{B what Mayta thinks about Natu's ambition to be a runner}

^{C why Muru will spread the story of what happened to Mayta}

^{D how all the characters feel when Mayta is hurt}

^{A how Natu feels when he listens to Mayta's story}

500

Which detail supports the key idea that Natu must take his brother's place?

^{A Natu is excited to show Mayta he would be an excellent runner.}

^{B Muru no longer possesses the strength to make the journey.}

^{C Natu has watched Mayta and Muru exchange messages for years.}

^{D The fastest and most reliable boys are chosen to become Chasquis.}

^{B Muru no longer possesses the strength to make the journey.}

from Inca Chasqui Cont.

100

^{"I slid the meat into the sling and pulled it back as slowly as I could. Then, with a shout that echoed over the mountain and back again, I shot that meat right past our friend's nose and so deep into the brush that I'm sure it took the puma quite some time to find it."}

 

^{What can the reader infer from these sentences?}

^{A Mayta scares the puma with the meat.}

^{B Mayta enjoys watching the puma search for the meat.}

^{C Mayta plans to return for the meat after the puma leaves.}

^{D Mayta uses the meat to distract the puma.}

^{D Mayta uses the meat to distract the puma.}

200

How does the author's use of language in paragraph 26 affect the mood of the excerpt?

A By expressing a feeling of profound sadness

B By conveying a sense of hope for the future

C By hinting at feelings of regret and confusion

D By creating a sense of suspense and excitement

D By creating a sense of suspense and excitement

300

What does Mayta's encounter with the puma reveal about him?

A He remains calm under pressure.

B His recklessness causes his later injury.

C He chooses not to deliver the messages himself.

D His vanity means that he does not care about others.

A He remains calm under pressure.

400

What genre would this piece fall under?

Historical Fiction 

500

SCR 

Why is it important to the conflict that this excerpt takes place in the distant past? Support your answer with evidence from the excerpt.

It was important that the conflict takes place in the past because they would have had phones to pass messages today. Para. 29 offers the solution when Mayta asks Natu to take the quipu. The chain of running messengers could not be broken.

from Cool Jobs: Sports Science

100

^{What is the most likely reason the author includes the details in paragraph 1 of the excerpt from "Cool Jobs: Sports Science"?}

^{A To convey to the reader the pressure of Olympic gymnastic performances}

^{B To draw the reader into the topic of sports science using a true story}

^{C To highlight the way an error can keep a gymnast from victory}

^{D To show how well world-class athletes must be able to perform}

^{B To draw the reader into the topic of sports science using a true story}

200

The problem-and-solution organizational pattern in paragraphs 7 through 11 of the excerpt from "Cool Jobs: Sports Science" supports the topic by —

^{A highlighting the way gymnasts cannot rely on their coaches for feedback}

^{B suggesting that no gymnast can land perfectly every time, even with practice}

^{C revealing how hard gymnasts must work to understand the mechanics of their sport}

^{D illustrating how science helps gymnasts make adjustments to land successfully}

^{D illustrating how science helps gymnasts make adjustments to land successfully}

300

What is the controlling idea of the excerpt from "Cool Jobs: Sports Science"?

^{A Gymnasts must change their body position in order to stick landings.}

^{B Science helps gymnasts and other athletes improve performance.}

^{C Shannon Miller is an American gymnast who won the Olympic gold medal.}

^{D Olympic gymnastics requires effort on the part of both athletes and coaches.}

^{B Science helps gymnasts and other athletes improve performance.}

400

The poet most likely uses a repetitive structure in the poem in order to —

^{A show the height of the jumps}

^{B stress a pattern of actions}

^{C present the athlete as childlike}

^{D reveal a contrast between ideas}

^{B stress a pattern of actions}

500

What does the meter of the poem "Adventure in the City" convey to the reader?

^{A The brief nature of the performance}

^{B The many risks that the athlete is taking}

^{C The quick, seamless movements of the athlete}

^{D The loud, excited cries of the spectators}

^{C The quick, seamless movements of the athlete}

from Cool Jobs: Sports Science Cont.

100

What is the most likely reason the poet includes a photograph with the poem "Adventure in the City"?

^{A To show what type of movements are used for parkour}

^{B To emphasize the importance of the setting for parkour}

^{C To indicate how popular parkour is}

^{D To stress the need for a proper landing in the sport of parkour}

^{A To show what type of movements are used for parkour}

200

^{He's quick as a river.}

What is the most likely reason the poet uses a simile in this line?

^{A To suggest the athlete's strength as he moves}

^{B To suggest the onlookers' excitement}

^{C To evoke sudden, choppy movement}

^{D To evoke rapid, smooth movement}

^{D To evoke rapid, smooth movement}

300

^{Which theme about sports is found in BOTH the excerpt from "Cool Jobs: Sports Science" and the poem "Adventure in the City"?}

^{A Great skill is required for superb results.}

^{B Acquired knowledge can improve performance.}

^{C Winning requires determination.}

^{D Recognition is the best reward.}

^{A Great skill is required for superb results.}

400

^{Read lines 20 and 21 from the poem "Adventure in the City."}

^{Half instinct, half art—he was born with the knack for creating a route without trail, without track}

^{What do these lines suggest about a DIFFERENCE between gymnastics in the excerpt from "Cool Jobs: Sports Science" and parkour in the poem "Adventure in the City"?}

^{A They imply that parkour requires a greater amount of natural talent than gymnastics does.}

^{B The show that unlike gymnasts, parkour athletes have regular routines for practicing.}

^{C They communicate that unlike gymnastics, parkour requires a dedicated space to train.}

^{D They suggest that parkour athletes do not rely on science the way gymnasts do.}

^{D They suggest that parkour athletes do not rely on science the way gymnasts do.}

500

^{The author of the article "Cool Jobs: Sports Science" and the poet of "Adventure in the City" BOTH suggest that sports —}

^{A require experts behind them}

^{B require planning for safety}

^{C can be done almost anywhere}

^{D can be thrilling to everyone involved}

^{D can be thrilling to everyone involved}

Test Question Strategy

100

What do you ask when a question refers to an author?

Did he/she?

200

What do you do when a voc. word is involved?

Look it up and plug it in

300

How do you know about characterization?

By what they do and what they say.

400

How do you identify a summary?

Beginning- middle- end

No specific details

Most important part

500

What do you look at for main idea, main purpose or main lesson

The title