Review 1
1. In stanza 1 of 'Assembly,' the phrase 'Louder than a zoo' helps the reader understand that the students —
A. are excited and noisy
B. are afraid of performing
C. are confused about the recital
D. are trying to be quiet
A. are excited and noisy
2. Which line from 'Assembly' best shows how the speaker’s feelings change during the performance?
A. 'Single file, we march on stage for our recital.'
B. 'Legs like spaghetti, I worry that I might faint.'
C. 'Live inside the song, I tell myself. And I do.'
D. 'Teachers hiss and shush, quieting the animals.'
C. 'Live inside the song, I tell myself. And I do.'
3. What is the main theme of 'Assembly'?
A. Courage grows through performing
B. Friendship is the key to teamwork
C. Practicing music is fun
D. Mistakes are part of learning
A. Courage grows through performing
4. In paragraph 2 of 'Public Speaking Is Easier When a Cute Dog Is Listening,' Devon feels nervous because —
A. he must speak to a large audience
B. he has never met Dexter
C. he forgot to write his speech
D. his teacher is watching closely
A. he must speak to a large audience
5. The reader can tell from paragraph 8 that dogs help students —
A. learn how to read better
B. feel calm while practicing speeches
C. memorize information quickly
D. compete in contests
B. feel calm while practicing speeches
6. Which sentence best expresses a central idea of 'Public Speaking...'?
A. 'Dexter seems to like his volunteer job.'
B. 'Dogs can have a calming effect on people.'
C. 'Students can book 30 minutes with one of the audience dogs.'
D. 'He later explained that the dog did not look interested.'
B. 'Dogs can have a calming effect on people.'
7. What text structure does the author of 'Public Speaking...' use to show how the program developed?
A. Chronological order
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Cause and effect
A. Chronological order
8. What do the photograph and caption of Dexter contribute to the article?
A. They explain how Dexter gives speeches
B. They show what the dogs look like and how they help students
C. They compare dogs to human speakers
D. They list the program’s rules
B. They show what the dogs look like and how they help students
9. In 'Assembly,' why does the speaker close her eyes before her solo?
A. She is tired from standing
B. She wants to find courage and focus
C. She is embarrassed by the audience
D. She forgot her notes
B. She wants to find courage and focus
10. What is one similarity between the speaker in 'Assembly' and Devon in 'Public Speaking...'?
A. Both want to perform perfectly
B. Both face nervousness before performing
C. Both practice every day with a group
D. Both prefer to perform alone
B. Both face nervousness before performing
11. What is one difference between the speaker and Devon?
A. The speaker performs with classmates; Devon practices with a dog
B. The speaker gives a speech; Devon sings a solo
C. The speaker works at a business school; Devon is in a band
D. The speaker practices in private; Devon performs publicly
A. The speaker performs with classmates; Devon practices with a dog
12. Which idea is supported by both selections?
A. Overcoming fear can lead to confidence
B. Dogs are great helpers for all students
C. Music and public speaking are the same skill
D. Audiences are always friendly
A. Overcoming fear can lead to confidence
13. How does each author develop the theme of courage?
A. By showing how practice helps overcome fear
B. By describing how others praise the characters
C. By including a competition
D. By comparing success to failure
A. By showing how practice helps overcome fear
14. Which sentence best summarizes both passages?
A. Both describe how people can gain confidence by facing fears through performance.
B. Both describe people who want to win competitions.
C. Both explain why performing in public is easy.
D. Both describe how schools reward brave students.
A. Both describe how people can gain confidence by facing fears through performance.
What message is found in BOTH the selection “Public Speaking Is Easier When a Cute Dog Is Listening” and the poem “Assembly”?
A People should perform only when they feel prepared.
B Picturing animals helps people feel relaxed when performing.
C It takes effort to perform in front of others.
D It is normal to need more practice when trying something new.
C It takes effort to perform in front of others.