"The Amazing Amazon"
"The Amazing Amazon"
Vocabulary
"Jared to the Rescue"
100
What does the word "species" mean in paragraph 2? (RI.4.4)
A. layers
B. areas
C. types
D. homes
C. types
100
Which of the following would NOT belong in a summary of "The Amazing Amazon?" (RI.4.2)
A. Many plants and animal species thrive in the Amazon.
B. There are four layers to the Amazon rainforest- the emergent layer, the understory layer, the canopy layer, and the rainforest floor.
C. The howler monkey lives in the canopy layer.
D. Rainforests are green year-round. Their hot, humid, and rainy climate is perfect for tall trees, vines, ferns, and other plants.
C. The howler monkey lives in the canopy layer.
100
What does the word accurate mean in the following sentence? (RL.4.4)
"Tony's accurate answer won him $1,000 on the game show."
A. careless
B. general
C. correct
D. first
C. correct
100
Which character trait describes Jessica at the end of the passage? (RL.4.3)
A. Hesitant
B. Cautious
C. Grateful
D. Pleasant
C. Grateful
200
Part A: What sentence explains the main idea of the selection? (RI.4.2)
A. Poison arrow frogs live in the understory.
B. The Amazon rainforest is home to many plants and animals.
C. The canopy’s trees are covered in epiphytes.
D. Howler monkeys scream to keep animals away.
B. The Amazon rainforest is home to many plants and animals.
200
Based on what you read in the passage, why do the plants in the understory layer of the rainforest have large leaves? (RI.4.1)
A. It helps them take in more sun rays.
B. The younger plants have larger leaves.
C. It provides more food for animals.
D. It provides more shade for animals.
A. It helps them take in more sun rays.
200
What is the meaning of the word permit in the following sentence? (RL.4.4)
"Swazy's mom does not permit her to use her phone past 8 p.m. since she broke curfew."
A. allow
B. work
C. frustrate
D. suggest
A. allow
200
How does saving the kittens affect Jared's performance in school? (RL.4.3)
A. It made his hands shake when he wrote.
B. It caused him to have brain fog.
C. It forces him to be liked by others.
D. It gave him a new perspective on the school year.
D. It gave him a new perspective on the school year.
300
Part B: Which two details from the passage support the statement that "The Amazon rainforest is home to many plants and animals?" (RI.4.1)
A. Poison arrow frogs live in the understory.
B. The understory is the third level of the rainforest.
C. Many trees in the canopy are covered with climbing vines and epiphytes.
D. The rainforest’s real action is in the canopy layer.
E. The Amazon rainforest is very large.
A. Poison arrow frogs live in the understory.
C. Many trees in the canopy are covered with climbing vines and epiphytes.
300
What evidence supports the author’s point that in the Amazon rainforest, all of the action takes place in the canopy? (RI.4.8)
A. Many trees in the canopy are covered with climbing vines and epiphytes.
B. They eat, sleep, hunt, and give birth high up in the trees.
C. With so much good canopy food, it makes sense that animals hang out here.
D. Sloths, toucans, and parrots are just some of the canopy’s residents.
B. They eat, sleep, hunt, and give birth high up in the trees.
300
What does the word complex mean as it is used in the following sentence? (RI.4.4)
"Einstein explored complex theories throughout his career, which is why he was able to develop the theory of quantum mechanics."
A. terrible
B. insane
C. rough
D. difficult
D. difficult
300
Why does Jared make a face at Jessica when she says he can't read? (Paragraphs 4-7)? (RL.4.1)
A. He is annoyed with Jessica for insulting him.
B. He is relieved that Jessica offers to read.
C. He is embarrassed that he doesn't know how to read.
D. He is trying to make Jessica laugh.
A. He is annoyed with Jessica for insulting him.
400
Based on what you read in the passage, why do the plants in the understory layer of the rainforest have large leaves? (RI.4.1)
A. It helps them take in more sun rays.
B. The younger plants have larger leaves.
C. It provides more food for animals.
D. It provides more shade for animals.
A. It helps them take in more sun rays.
400
Which three sentences should be included in a summary of the passage? (RI.4.2)
A. The Amazon rainforest has many kinds of plants and animals.
B. Sloths, toucans, and parrots are just some of the rainforest’s residents.
C. The understory is the third level of the rainforest.
D. Ferns, plants, and young trees grow in the understory layer of the rainforest.
E. Their temperature averages between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius.
F. The rainforest’s real action is in the canopy layer.
G. The really thick parts of rainforests are what we call jungles.
A. The Amazon rainforest has many kinds of plants and animals.
B. Sloths, toucans, and parrots are just some of the rainforest’s residents.
D. Ferns, plants, and young trees grow in the understory layer of the rainforest.
400
What is the meaning of the word accompany in the following sentence? (RL.4.4)
"My grandmother will often ask me to accompany her on her weekly grocery store haul since she is growing older."
A. pay for
B. to go with
C. push
D. see through
B. to go with
400
What does it mean that Jared's face turns red in paragraph 17? (RL.4.1)
A. Jared is embarrassed that Jessica tells on him.
B. Jared feels angry for saying mean things about the kittens.
C. Jared is upset that Jessica doesn't believe him.
D. Jared feels warm from the radiator in the classroom
A. Jared is embarrassed that Jessica tells on him.
500
According to the diagram, choose two answers that are true. (RI.4.7)
A. The Understory Layer is the tallest.
B. The Emergent Layer has the tallest growth.
C. The Canopy Layer has the most animals.
D. The Canopy Layer has shorter growth than the Understory Layer.
E. The Rainforest Floor has the smallest plant growth.
B. The Emergent Layer has the tallest growth.
E. The Rainforest Floor has the smallest plant growth.
500
Part A: What is the meaning of the word befits as it is used in paragraph 6? (RI.4.4)
"The hardest one to ignore is probably the howler monkey. Its name befits its behavior, as these monkeys howl and scream to keep other animals out of their territories."
A. benefits from
B. conflicts with
C. determines
D. matches
Part B: Which phrase from the passage supports the answer to Part A? (RI.4.1)
A. rarely come to the ground
B. the hardest one to ignore
C. as these monkeys howl and scream
D. to keep other animals out of their territories
Part A: D. matches
Part B: C. as these monkeys howl and scream
500
What is the meaning of the word eager in the following sentence? (RL.4.4)
"After the marathon, the winner was eager to show off her medal."
A. slowing down
B. out of breath
C. exhausted
D. excited
D. excited
500
Part A: Which sentence describes a theme of the story? (RL.4.2)
A. Animals have the ability to bring people together.
B. Enemies can become friends through simple acts of kindness.
C. School is more fun when you have good friends.
D. It's important not to judge someone when you first meet them.
Part B: Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A? (RL.4.1)
A. "Jared remembered five things he didn't like about school: Jessica, lining up, arithmetic, spelling, and reading aloud. Jared wanted to stay home, but his mom sent him anyway." (Paragraphs 1-2)
B. "The four kittens arrived in a box covered with a piece of screen. Everyone except Jared held them." (Paragraph 9)
C. "'Class, Jared rescued the kittens,' Mrs. Thomas announced. Everyone cheered. 'Thanks,' whispered Jessica. 'You're the greatest.'" (Paragraphs 28-30)
D. "Jared was so pleased that when he read, his hands didn't shake.
Part A: B. Enemies can become friends through simple acts of kindness.
Part B: C. "'Class, Jared rescued the kittens,' Mrs. Thomas announced. Everyone cheered. 'Thanks,' whispered Jessica. 'You're the greatest.'" (Paragraphs 28-30)