"Falling from the Sky"
What was the goal of Albert Berry's parachute jump?
A. Albert Berry wanted to prove that he was talented enough to join the military.
B. Albert Berry wanted to make the soldiers at a military base feel encouraged during a hard time.
C. Albert Berry wanted to encourage the military to try parachutes.
D. Albert Berry wanted to speed up the amount of time it took to make parachutes fo the military.
C. Albert Berry wanted to encourage the military to try parachutes.
What does the author mean by the phrase "like the course of a crazy arrow" in paragraph 10 of "Falling from the Sky"?
A. Albert Berry fell to the ground fast.
B. Albert Berry did not fall in a straight line.
C. Albert Berry fell for a long time.
D. Albert Berry did not fall toward a target.
B. Albert Berry did not fall in a straight line.
How do Pacy and her family celebrate the Chinese New Year?
A. Pacy and her family invite new friends over and teach them how to draw Chinese New Year symbols.
B. Pacy and her family cook a big meal and eat special candies for the Chinese New Year.
C. Pacy and her family take out their Chinese New Year dishes and clean them until they are shiny.
D. Pacy and her family choose a special animal to learn more about for the Chinese New Year.
B. Pacy and her family cook a big meal and eat special candies for the Chinese New Year.
Based on the poem, which two choices best describe the mouse?
A. The mouse is sneaky and thinks only of himself.
B. The mouse becomes tired after eating too much.
C. The mouse does not think of the consequences of his actions.
D. The mouse prefers to play games with his siblings.
E. The mouse does not believe what the doctor tells him.
A. The mouse is sneaky and thinks only of himself.
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C. The mouse does not think of the consequences of his actions.
Which quotation from "Falling from the Sky" supports the main idea that Albert Berry became famous for being the first person to make a parachute jump from an airplane?
A. "He fell toward Jefferson Barracks, a U.S. military post near St. Louis, Missouri. Hundreds of soldiers were watching."
B. "It was 1912, and Berry and the Benoist Aircraft Company were trying to make aviation history by performing the first parachute jump from an airplane."
C. "He had parachuted many times from hot-air balloons at county fairs. But jumping from an airplane was different."
D. "Tom Benoist and others at the Benoist Aircraft Company had been planning the jump for months, but there were a few challenges to overcome."
B. "It was 1912, and Berry and the Benoist Aircraft Company were trying to make aviation history by performing the first parachute jump from an airplane.
What is the main idea of the text?
a. Albert Berry gained fame for his daring parachute jumps from hot-air balloons.
b. Albert Berry attempted his first ever parachute jump over a military base in Missouri.
c. Albert Berry became famous for being the first person to make a parachute jump from an airplane.
d. Albert Berry teamed up with an airplane company to try and make parachute jumping more popular.
c. Albert Berry became famous for being the first person to make a parachute jump from an airplane.
What does the phrase "stayed on course" mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of "Falling from the Sky"?
A. The plane did not move after the anvils were dropped.
B. The plane was easier to land after the anvils were dropped.
C. The plane flew higher after the anvils were dropped.
D. The plane did not continue on a path after the anvils were dropped.
A. The plane did not move after the anvils were dropped.
Which detail from the passage best illustrates what is shown in the image?
A. "I also took out a bag of special Chinese New Year candy."
B. "New Year's candy is sticky taffy melon candy, the color of the moon."
C. "Ki-Ki kept eating candy, so I couldn't fill the whole tray."
D. "When Lissy saw the tray, her mouth made a big O."
A. "I also took out a bag of special Chinese New Year candy."
What is the meaning of the word gulping as it is used in line 14?
A. gathering
B. gobbling
C. wasting
D. wiggling
B. gobbling
What does the phrase "there's more to it" mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of "A Sweet New Year"?
A. An idea is not as simple as originally thought.
B. It is good to share many ideas all at the same time.
C. Some ideas are just too difficult to explain.
D. An idea explained with a picture is easier to understand.
A. An idea is not as simple as originally thought.
What text structure does the author use in paragraphs 4-5?
A. The author uses problem and solution to explain why so much planning occurred before Albert Berry made the first jump.
B. The author uses compare and contrast to explain the similarities and differences between Albert Berry and Tony Jannus.
C. The author uses chronological order to explain that Albert Berry changed the design of his parachute over a few months.
D. The author uses cause and effect to explain why Albert Berry chose to use the plane built by Tom Benoist.
A. The author uses problem and solution to explain why so much planning occurred before Albert Berry made the first jump.
How does the information in the text from "Daring Feat in Air" add to the information in "Falling from the Sky"?
A. The text from "Daring Feat in Air" explains what Albert Berry looked like when he dropped from the plane.
B. The text from "Daring Feat in Air: describes the actions of Tony Jannus as he flew the plane to the jump location.
C. The text from "Daring Feat in Air" provides additional details of how Albert Berry practiced for his performance.
D. The text from "Daring Feat in Air" provides additional information about the past flying experience of Tony Jannus.
D. The text from "Daring Feat in Air" provides additional information about the past flying experience of Tony Jannus.
According to the passage, why was Pacy unable to fill the New Year tray with only New Year's candy?
A. Pacy's sister, Ki-Ki, kept eating the candy.
B. Pacy's mother had not brought enough candy back from Taiwan.
C. Pacy's father had eaten most of the candy.
D. Pacy's sister, Lissy, hid the candy from Pacy to play a trick on her.
A. Pacy's sister, Ki-Ki, kept eating the candy.
This questions asks about what you read in both the passage "A Sweet New Year" and the poem "The Mouse and the Cake."
Which statement correctly compares the points of view from which the passage and the poem are told?
A. Both the passage and the poem are told by third-person narrators who describe the characters' actions and feelings about their experiences.
B. The passage is told by a first-person narrator who describes her experiences, but the poem is told by a third-person narrator who describes the events.
C. Both the passage and the poem are told by first-person narrators who share their inner feelings about their personal experiences.
D. The passage is told by a third-person narrator who describes what the main character experiences, but the poem is told by a first-person narrator who describes his feelings.
B. The passage is told by a first-person narrator who describes her experiences, but the poem is told by a third-person narrator who describes the events.
How would the poem be different if it were written as a play?
A. It would have rhythm and rhyme.
B. It would have characters and dialogue.
C. It would have stage directions and a cast.
D. It would have events and a setting.
C. It would have stage directions and a cast.
What can the reader infer about Albert Berry?
A. He was curious about who invented parachuting.
B. He was generous and wanted to give away free flying lessons.
C. He was eager to improve the safety of airplanes.
D. He was brave and willing to take risks to get people to use parachutes.
D. He was brave and willing to take risks to get people to use parachutes.
How does the information in "Falling from the Sky" compare to the information I the text from "Daring Feat in Air"?
A. "Falling from the Sky" is a firsthand account that is a diary entry from a soldier who watched Albert Berry's first parachute jump. The text from "Daring Feat in Air" is a secondhand account because it provides information from someone who researched Albert Berry's first parachute jump from a plane.
B. "Falling from the Sky" is a secondhand account because it provides information that someone researched about Albert Berry's first parachute jump. The text from "Daring Feat in Air" is a firsthand account that offers a pilot's experience helping Albert Berry make his first parachute jump.
C. Both "Falling from the Sky" and the text from "Daring Feat in Air" are firsthand accounts because they provide the personal thoughts of people who were able to see Albert Berry's first parachute jump from a plane.
D. Both "Falling from the Sky" and the text from "Daring Feat in Air" are secondhand accounts because they provide information gathered by people who did not see Albert Berry's parachute jump themselves.
D. Both "Falling from the Sky" and the text from "Daring Feat in Air" are secondhand accounts because they provide information gathered by people who did not see Albert Berry's parachute jump themselves.
Based on paragraphs 15-20, which choice best describes Pacy's sister, Lissy?
A. Lissy is curious about what types of candies will be in the New Year tray.
B. Lissy is eager to help her sister fill the New Year tray.
C. Lissy is concerned that the wrong types of candies are in the New Year tray.
D. Lissy is jealous that her sister gets to fill the New Year tray.
C. Lissy is concerned that the wrong types of candies are in the New Year tray.
What is the theme of "The Mouse and the Cake"?
A. Sharing sweets with others helps friendships grow.
B. Being greedy can lead to suffering.
C. Playing tricks on others causes them to become angry.
D. Eating healthy foods has positive results.
B. Being greedy can lead to suffering.
Which set of lines from the poem, "The Mouse and the Cake," best illustrates what is shown in the image?
A. "So off went the mouse as he held the cake fast,
While his hungry siblings went scampering past."
B. "He nibbled, and nibbled, and panted, but still
He kept gulping it down till he made himself ill;"
C. "Yet he swallowed it all, and 'tis easy to guess
He was soon so unwell that he groaned with distress."
D. "His family heard him; and as he grew worse,
They sent for the doctor, who made him rehearse"
D. "His family heard him; and as he grew worse,
They sent for the doctor, who made him rehearse"
How does the photograph help the reader understand the text?
A. The reader can see that the first parachute jump was successful.
B. The reader can see the type of airplane used to make the first parachute jump.
C. The reader can see the location where the first parachute jump was made.
D. The reader can see how much work was spent preparing for the first parachute jump.
B. The reader can see the type of airplane used to make the first parachute jump.
How is the information in "Falling from the Sky" different from the information in the text from "Daring Feat in Air"?
A. "Falling from the Sky" provides information about the events before, during, and after Albert Berry's parachute jump, but the text from "Daring Feat in Air" focuses just on Albert Berry's jump itself.
B. "Falling from the Sky" provides information about why Albert Berry was chosen to make the parachute jump, but the text from "Daring Feat in Air" provides information about why the pilot, plane, and location were chosen.
C. "Falling from the Sky" provides information about the provides information about the problems that Albert Berry faced when making his parachute jump, but the text from "Daring Feat in Air" focuses only on the positive results of Albert Berry making the jump.
D. "Falling from the Sky" provides information about only one other person involved in Albert Berry's parachute jump, but the text from "Daring Feat in the Air" provides information about a number of people who were involved.
A. "Falling from the Sky" provides information about the events before, during, and after Albert Berry's parachute jump, but the text from "Daring Feat in Air" focuses just on Albert Berry's jump itself.
Which choice provides a summary of the passage?
A. Pacy and her family are celebrating the Chinese New Year in their new home in America. The family is making special preparations in order to celebrate.
B. Pacy wants to learn more about the Chinese New Year and what the Year of the Dog means. She asks her sisters to explain what it means.
C. Pacy and her family are excited to try new American traditions while celebrating the Chinese New Year. Pacy's father especially enjoys the new candy Pacy gives him.
D. Pacy wants her sisters to help more in decorating for the Chinese New Year. She is frustrated by doing all the decorating herself.
A. Pacy and her family are celebrating the Chinese New Year in their new home in America. The family is making special preparations in order to celebrate.
Which set of lines from the poem best support the theme?
A. "A mouse found a beautiful piece of plum-cake,
The richest and sweetest that man could make;"
B. "But hark! There's a noise; 'tis my siblings at play,
So I'll hide with the cake, in case they wander this way."
C. "How he'd eaten the cake to the very last crumb,
Without giving his playmates and relatives some."
D. "Not to be over-selfish with what we may gain,
Or the best of our pleasures may turn into pain."
D. "Not to be over-selfish with what we may gain,
Or the best of our pleasures may turn into pain."
Read the sentence in paragraph 15 from "A Sweet New Year"?
That's real candy.
What does the author mean by the sentence?
A. Chocolate is an easier type of candy to find at the store.
B. Pacy knows that her father prefers M&Ms over New Year's candy.
C. Candy tastes sweeter if it comes in many bright colors.
D. Pacy likes other types of candy better than New Year's candy.
D. Pacy likes other types of candy better than New Year's candy.