Passage 1
1. The main purpose of this passage is to
(A) explain how Eleanor Roosevelt's wealth affected her life.
(B) discuss the role of women during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency.
(C) analyze the importance of Arthurdale.
(D) relate how Eleanor Roosevelt supported various causes.
(D) relate how Eleanor Roosevelt supported various causes.
6. The main idea of this passage is
(A) Halloween traditions.
(B) the future of black cats.
(C) the importance of folklore in Egypt.
(D) what people from different cultures think about black cats.
(D) what people from different cultures think about black cats.
11. The primary purpose of this passage is to
(A) explain why John Adams did not tell the truth.
(B) explore the causes that led to the Declaration of Independence.
(C) correct a misunderstanding about the Fourth of July.
(D) discuss how historians discovered an error.
(C) correct a misunderstanding about the Fourth of July.
16. The main idea of the passage is best expressed by which of the following?
(A) Composting can significantly reduce waste that winds up in the landfill.
(B) Worms can be used to speed along composting.
(C) Families produce too much garbage.
(D) Recycling is now more common.
(A) Composting can significantly reduce waste that winds up in the landfill.
21. This passage is primarily about
(A) the floorplan of the Seattle library.
(B) how to plan a fieldtrip.
(C) an experience that a teacher had.
(D) why Marco got a low grade on his trip notebook.
(C) an experience that a teacher had.
2. The passage states that First Ladies before Eleanor Roosevelt
(A) did not give press conferences.
(B) frequently invited African-Americans to the White House.
(C) performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
(D) were concerned with workers' conditions.
(A) did not give press conferences.
7. According to the passage, what do Great Britain and Egypt have in common?
(A) Their citizens do not trust black cats.
(B) There are no black cats in either country.
(C) Their citizens consider black cats to be lucky.
(D) Their citizens believe that sometimes black cats are good luck and sometimes they are bad luck.
(C) Their citizens consider black cats to be lucky.
12. The passage states that what happened on the second of July?
(A) A resolution was passed for independence in Philadelphia.
(B) There were riots in New York.
(C) The Declaration of Independence was signed.
(D) The British government learned that America had declared independence.
(A) A resolution was passed for independence in Philadelphia.
17. In the third paragraph (lines 14-20), the author implies that
(A) composting is becoming more common.
(B) neighborhood associations might object to composting.
(C) citywide composting generally allows for a greater variety of materials to be composted than backyard composting.
(D) a compost bin is the best place to start seedlings.
(C) citywide composting generally allows for a greater variety of materials to be composted than backyard composting.
22. In line 21, the word "protest" most nearly means
(A) complain.
(B) listen.
(C) leave.
(D) discard.
(A) complain.
3. In line 15, the word "spouse" means
(A) president.
(B) husband or wife.
(C) worker.
(D) entertainer.
(B) husband or wife.
8. In line 1, the word "signifies" most nearly means
(A) represents.
(B) discovers.
(C) leaves.
(D) crowds.
(A) represents.
13. In line 14, "jubilee" most nearly means
(A) declaration.
(B) celebration.
(C) signing.
(D) pen.
(B) celebration.
18. The function of the last paragraph (lines 22-25) is to
(A) provide a suspenseful ending so that readers will continue to research composting.
(B) disprove a common argument.
(C) provide evidence that composting is easily done.
(D) remind the reader of the positive impact of composting.
(D) remind the reader of the positive impact of composting.
23. It can be inferred from the passage that
(A) the teacher frequently had trouble with Marco.
(B) Marco was very out of shape.
(C) fieldtrips are important.
(D) the architecture of the Seattle Library is unusual.
(D) the architecture of the Seattle Library is unusual.
4. According to the passage, how did other people view Eleanor Roosevelt?
(A) She was adored by everyone who met her.
(B) She was a controversial figure.
(C) Many people did not know who she was.
(D) She was just like the First Ladies that came before her.
(B) She was a controversial figure.
9. According to the passage, Groucho Marx believed which of the following?
(A) Black cats are to be avoided.
(B) A person should not place importance on the fact that a black cat has walked in front of them.
(C) Black cats have a long tradition in many cultures.
(D) Cats are an important part of society.
(B) A person should not place importance on the fact that a black cat has walked in front of them.
14. The passage implies that
(A) independence was not a goal of American citizens.
(B) not all of the delegates voted for independence.
(C) John Adams was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
D) there was no one signing ceremony where all of the delegates signed the declaration.
D) there was no one signing ceremony where all of the delegates signed the declaration.
19. Which word best characterizes composting as it is explained in the passage?
(A) disgusting
(B) beneficial
(C) crowded
(D) unusual
(B) beneficial
24. According to the passage, the teacher did not call out to Marco because
(A) she was afraid that Marco would not hear her.
(B) she thought Marco might turn around and get further lost.
(C) she didn't want the other students to know that Marco was missing
(D) she didn't see Marco.
(B) she thought Marco might turn around and get further lost.
5. The passage answers which of the following questions?
(A) Who was the First Lady before Eleanor Roosevelt?
(B) Did Eleanor Roosevelt belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution?
(C) What state was Arthurdale located in?
(D) Did Eleanor Roosevelt have any children?
(C) What state was Arthurdale located in?
10. Which statement about cats is supported by the passage?
(A) Their population has grown recently.
(B) They are not allowed in certain countries.
(C) They usually bring good luck.
(D) They sometimes hunt rats which can help to reduce certain diseases.
(D) They sometimes hunt rats which can help to reduce certain diseases.
15. Which of the following questions is answered by the passage?
(A) Did John Adams sign the Declaration of Independence?
(B) What city was the General Congress held in?
(C) What was Britain's reaction to the Declaration of Independence?
(D) How many signers were there of the Declaration of Independence?
(B) What city was the General Congress held in?
20. In line 22, the word "generate" most nearly means
(A) create.
(B) reduce.
(C) confirm.
(D) lose.
(A) create.
25. Which question is answered by information in the passage?
(A) How many floors does the Seattle Library have?
B) How many students were on the fieldtrip?
(C) What grade were the students in?
(D) What color was the escalator?
(D) What color was the escalator?