Main Idea/Supporting Details
Text structures/
Text Features
Context Clues
Inference
Author's Purpose/
Literary Devices
100
In "The Tailor's Wish," which of the following words could be used to describe the tailor in the story? A. Ignorant B. Curious C. Clever D. Angry
C. Clever
100
In "Manatee Ranger," how are Wayne Hartley and Jacques Cousteau similar? A. Both me worked with sick and injured manatees at the park. B. Both men are considered leading authorities on manatees. C. Both men photograph manatees as part of their research. D. Both men worked to develop a manatee park.
D. Both men worked to develop a manatee park.
100
In "You Probably Know This Guy," what is the meaning of the word 'monotonous' in line 22? A. Simple B. Quiet C. Dull D. Exciting
C. Dull
100
In "The Tailor's Wish," based on the information in the story, what conclusion can be drawn about the guards? A. The guards make the king happy. B. The guards keep the tsarina safe. C. The guards love coats and hats. D. The guards abuse their power.
D. The guards abuse their power.
100
In "You Probably Know This Guy," what type of literary device can be found in line 2? A. hyperbole B. Onomatopoeia C. Metaphor D. Personification
D. Personification
200
In "You Probably Know This Guy," what is the main idea of the poem? A. The cowboy wakes up early. B. The cowboy enjoys his work. C. The cowboy owns many cows. D. The cowboy doesn't like taking care of his cows.
B. The cowboy enjoys his work.
200
In "Manatee Ranger," according to the map and caption, which statement is true? A. Manatees migrate to Miami in the winter. B. Blue Springs State Park is closest to Tampa. C. Manatees thrive in water that is 72 degrees. D. Blue Springs State Park is closed down yearly in March.
C. Manatees thrive in water that is 72 degrees.
200
In "The Tailor's Wish," what is the meaning of the word 'jubilant' in paragraph 6? A. Aware B. Weary C. Delighted D. Displeased
C. Delighted
200
In "You Probably Know This Guy," why does the cowboy wait until "first light appears" before he goes outside to work? A. He likes to let the sunlight warm up the temperature outside. B. He needs the sunlight to see while he feeds his animals. C. He knows the sunlight will wake his family to help him. D. Sunlight makes the cowboy happy.
B. He needs the sunlight to see while he feeds his animals.
200
In "The Tailor's Wish," which paragraph from the story is an example of foreshadowing? A. paragraph 15 B. paragraph 20 C. paragraph 23 D. paragraph 25
C. paragraph 23
300
In "The Tailor's Wish," what is the main idea of the story? A. Greed leads to great riches B. Tsars dress better than tailors. C. Guards often threaten tailors. D. Intelligence has its rewards.
D. Intelligence has its rewards.
300
In "Manatee Ranger," use information from the selection to determine the cause for the given effects. What caused the following effects? Cause: ??????????--------------Effect 1: Wayne cut her loose with his pocket knife.--------------- Effect 2: Wayne called a local scuba diver to clear the rope from all the pilings.
Destiny became tangled in an old rope.
300
In "Manatee Ranger," what is the meaning of the word 'refuge' as it is used in paragraph 4 of the selection? A. Shelter B. Animal Clinic C. Campground D. Research center
A. Shelter
300
In "Manatee Ranger," based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader make about manatees? A. Manatees are playful. B. Manatees are intelligent. C. Manatees are afraid of humans. D. Manatees are difficult to photograph.
A. Manatees are playful.
300
In "You Probably Know This Guy," which phrase best describes the poet's purpose for writing this poem? A. To describe to readers the life of a cowboy B. To inform readers about the problems cowboys face C. To entertain readers with a humorous poem about a cowboy. D. To persuade readers to become cowboys
A. To describe to readers the life of a cowboy
400
In "Manatee Ranger," which idea from the selection 'Watchful Shepherd' supports the summary statement: "Wayne cares about the manatees he supervises at Blue Spring State Park in Florida."? A. Wayne purchased nearly four thousand acres to create a park for manatees in Florida. B. Wayne and a federal researcher were soaked when a manatee named Howie overturned their canoe. C. Wayne became interested in manatees after reading a book about North American wildlife. D. Wayne arranges to have sick or injured manatees transported to Sea World for treatment.
D. Wayne arranges to have sick or injured manatees transported to Sea World for treatment.
400
Which chapter in a book about manatees might include the text "Manatee Ranger"? A. Manatees in Captivity B. Protecting Manatees in the Wild C. Understanding the Manatee Disease D. Skeletal Structure of the Manatee.
B. Protecting Manatees in the Wild
400
In "The Man Who Painted Truth," what is the meaning of the word 'emerged' in paragraph 8? A. Moved B. Inspired C. Focused D. Appeared
D. Appeared
400
In "Manatee Ranger," how did Wayne most likely feel when Howie overturned the canoe? A. Relieved because the expensive research equipment was not damaged. B. Upset because Howie purposely slammed into the side of the canoe. C. Embarrassed because people on the shore were watching. D. Excited because Howie was usually shy around people.
C. Embarrassed because people on the shore were watching.
400
In "The Man Who Painted Truth," why does the author include a description of Howe drawing on the ground? A. To show that Howe believed in magic B. To show that Howe needed his family C. To show that Howe was determined D. To show that Howe loved nature
C. To show that Howe was determined
500
In "The Man Who Painted Truth," which sentence best summarizes the selection? A. Howe began drawing at age 3 and eventually revolutionized Native American art. B. Howe rejected the traditional point-and-line technique of the Dakota painters. C. Howe preferred Dakota pictographs in which straight lines stand for truth. D. Howe was awarded a grand prize in a Native American art competition.
A. Howe began drawing at age 3 and eventually revolutionized Native American art.
500
In "The Man Who Painted Truth," why did Oscar Howe's parents take away his art supplies? A. He painted common Sioux objects. B. They misunderstood his artistic style. C. He adopted the traditional Native American techniques. D. They sent him to Santa Fe Indian School's painting program.
B. They misunderstood his artistic style.
500
In "The Man Who Painted Truth," in paragraph 10, what did Howe most likely mean when he said, "I heard the truth from them and responded by painting them in like manner of their words"? A. Howe's paintings showed an incomplete story of his life. B. Howe used many methods to express his artistic talents. C. Howe's paintings reflected the values of his people. D. Howe modified his paintings to please his people.
C. Howe's paintings reflected the values of his people.
500
In "Manatee Ranger," based on the information in the selection, what would most likely happen if Blue Spring State Park closed down? A. Manatee population would double. B. Wayne would create a creek for manatees. C. Manatees would find another water reserve. D. Wayne would take a job treating injured manatees.
C. Manatees would find another water reserve.
500
In "You Probably Know This Guy," what effect does the following literary device from line 14 have on the poem's tone, mood, or theme? (Hint: use the sentence stem for 'box 3'). "He could do it blindfolded, since he does it twice every day."
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