“The Frog-Prince”
Which is a theme of the passage?
A Keeping one’s promises brings rewards.
B Parents do not always understand their children.
C It is important to take care of valuable possessions.
D Strangers should be avoided.
A. Keeping one's promises brings rewards.
What is the meaning of the word 'enchantment" as it is used in paragraph 16?
A. state of being under a spell
B. a feeling of great pleasure
C. a feeling of great sadness
D. a Taylor Swift song
A. state of being under a spell
How does paragraph 1 develop the central idea of the text?
A by describing people’s conflicting attitudes toward huitlacoche throughout the years
B by expressing that huitlacoche is an acquired taste that takes repeated exposure to appreciate
C by emphasizing that huitlacoche is a fungal disease that grows on ears of corn
D by explaining how an ancient food like huitlacoche was reintroduced into modern society
A. by describing people’s conflicting attitudes toward huitlacoche throughout the years
Which is a theme of the poem?
A Nostalgia is a powerful force.
B Innocence fades with age.
C Beauty comes from the inside.
D Authority corrupts people.
A Nostalgia is a powerful force.
Which is a central idea of the text?
A Women were prevented from having an impact on politics until recently, which is why the movement to represent women on U.S. currency is happening now.
B Women should be represented on U.S. currency, but the U.S. Treasury does not plan to change the designs.
C Women should be represented in the U.S. currency system because they have had significant positive influence on American history.
D Women are unlikely to be represented on U.S. currency because there is no public support for it beyond a few organizations.
C Women should be represented in the U.S. currency system because they have had significant positive influence on American history.
What is the effect of the phrase “tap, tap—plash, plash” as used in paragraph 9?
A It creates an angry tone.
B It adds to the princess’s characterization.
C It builds suspense.
D It foreshadows the ending.
C. It builds suspense.
How do the frog and the mouse fit the role of a royal love interest traditionally found in fairy tales?
A They are both cruel until the protagonists teach them how to be kind and grateful.
B To show gratitude for the protagonists’ help in breaking the curses, the royal love interests buy them expensive gifts.
C The protagonists and the royal love interests have parents who oppose their relationships.
D After they become human, they quickly marry the protagonists and take them back to their kingdoms.
D. After they become human, they quickly marry the protagonists and take them back to their kingdoms.
How do phrases like “alien and otherworldly” in paragraph 2 and “gunky, tar-like
mush” in paragraph 4 impact the text?
A by expressing the author’s reservations about eating huitlacoche
B by illustrating how huitlacoche infects ears of corn
C by supporting the idea that huitlacoche is better cooked than served raw
D by describing the strange appearance of huitlacoche
D by describing the strange appearance of huitlacoche
Select the sets of lines from the poem that show how the seller emphasizes the appeal of his product.
A. “‘Buy,—who’ll buy?’ In the market-place,
Out of the market din and clatter,” (lines 1-2)
B. “‘In this little flask that I tap with my stick, Sir—
Is the famed, infallible Water of Gold,—’” (lines 6-7)
C. “‘Buy—who’ll buy? There’s a maiden there,—
She with the ell-long flaxen tresses,—’” (lines 9-10)
D. “‘Straight he will gossip and gorge his fill,
Brisk as a burgher over a bottle!’” (lines 19-20)
B. “‘In this little flask that I tap with my stick, Sir—
Is the famed, infallible Water of Gold,—’” (lines 6-7)
What is the effect of the author’s use of facts in paragraphs 4-6?
A It reflects the wisdom of the author and his careful research in writing the text.
B It highlights how quickly Women On 20s had to work and why it could not use a thorough process.
C It suggests that the movement failed because of a lack of planning and strategy.
D It reveals the thoughtful process used by Women On 20s as it worked toward its ultimate goal.
D It reveals the thoughtful process used by Women On 20s as it worked toward its ultimate goal.
What role does the king play in the action of the passage?
A He creates a turning point in the story by convincing the princess to allow the frog inside.
B He establishes the setting of the story by describing the history and values of the kingdom.
C He adds foreshadowing to the story by mentioning that the frog is actually an enchanted prince.
D He contributes to the climax of the story by fighting with the princess about changing her attitude.
A. He creates a turning point in the story by convincing the princess to allow the frog inside.
Both passages use humans who are transformed into animals to reveal the protagonists’ character traits. How does this structural choice contribute to an understanding of the princess in “The Frog-Prince” and Veikko in “The Forest Bride”?
A In “The Frog-Prince,” the characterization of the frog conveys the princess’s cleverness. In “The Forest Bride,” the characterization of the mouse conveys Veikko’s indecisiveness.
B In “The Frog-Prince,” the characterization of the frog conveys the princess’s dishonesty. In “The Forest Bride,” the characterization of the mouse conveys Veikko’s open-mindedness.
C In “The Frog-Prince,” the characterization of the frog conveys the princess’s generosity. In “The Forest Bride,” the characterization of the mouse conveys Veikko’s aggression.
D In “The Frog-Prince,” the characterization of the frog conveys the princess’s jealousy. In “The Forest Bride,” the characterization of the mouse conveys Veikko’s ambition.
B. In “The Frog-Prince,” the characterization of the frog conveys the princess’s dishonesty. In “The Forest Bride,” the characterization of the mouse conveys Veikko’s open-mindedness.
Which quotation supports the idea that huitlacoche has long been underappreciated and misunderstood?
A “When Europeans first saw huitlacoche, they tried to figure out how to destroy it.” (paragraph 3)
B “The flavor has been described as pungent, earthy, smoky, nutty, or tangy.” (paragraph 4)
C “The ancient Aztecs considered it a mushroom; the Mayas put it in the meat group; both groups of people recognized that it was good food.” (paragraph 5)
D “In fact, the fungus changes the metabolic process in the corn, creating nutrients that were not already there.” (paragraph 6)
A. “When Europeans first saw huitlacoche, they tried to figure out how to destroy it.” (paragraph 3)
How does the setting of a busy market contribute to the theme of the poem?
A by highlighting the difficulty in attracting interest in the Water of Gold
B by emphasizing that a variety of people look back fondly on the past
C by focusing on the ability of the Water of Gold to bring individuals together
D by stressing the importance of detailed and accurate sales pitches
B by emphasizing that a variety of people look back fondly on the past
What is the author’s purpose for writing the text?
A to educate readers about work being done to improve representation in American culture
B to reflect on the failure of an organization that tried to improve the representation of women
C to persuade government officials to speed up the process of changing U.S. currency
D to debate which people from history are most deserving of representation on U.S. currency
A to educate readers about work being done to improve representation in American culture
Because of the difference in viewpoints, which is a dramatic irony that the reader can
see but that the princess does not notice?
A The princess thinks the frog does not understand her, but he can actually speak.
B The princess believes that the frog is only after her money and title, but he really loves her.
C The princess does not remember meeting the frog, but they met when the frog was still a human.
D The princess does not believe the frog will leave the spring and forgets about him, but the frog intends to follow her home.
D. The princess does not believe the frog will leave the spring and forgets about him, but the frog intends to follow her home.
How are the structures of both "The Frog Prince" and "The Forest Bride:" similar?
A They begin with the protagonist resisting the animal and end with the animal’s transformation.
B They feature an argument between the protagonist and the animal as the climax of the story.
C They set the scene at the beginning by describing the transformation of the prince or princess into an animal.
D They conclude the story with a description of the wedding ceremony between the protagonist and the love interest.
A. They begin with the protagonist resisting the animal and end with the animal’s transformation.
How does the author establish a connection between what the Aztecs and Mayas knew about huitlacoche with what scientists know today?
A by describing similarities in the ways huitlacoche is prepared
B by elaborating on the discovery of huitlacoche’s nutritional properties
C by explaining how huitlacoche can be used for medicinal purposes
D by illustrating how ancient agricultural practices influenced modern farming
B by elaborating on the discovery of huitlacoche’s nutritional properties
Read line 8 from the poem.
“The One, Original, True Elixir!”
How does the poet’s word choice affect the meaning of the poem?
A It establishes a feeling of lightheartedness from the seller.
B It highlights the seller’s claim that the product is unique.
C It creates a sense of security surrounding the purchase.
D It emphasizes the customer’s excitement about the product.
B It highlights the seller’s claim that the product is unique.
How does the author make connections among ideas in paragraphs 1-3?
A by providing causes and effects to explain the creation of a currency system that does not include women on the money
B by using narration to share personal interactions with leaders of the effort to increase representation of women
C by describing multiple people’s reactions to women not being represented on U.S. currency to reveal the need for this effort
D by relying on statistics to create a sense of the magnitude of Women On 20s’s work
C by describing multiple people’s reactions to women not being represented on U.S. currency to reveal the need for this effort
Which quotation demonstrates the difference in viewpoints between the princess and
the frog?
A “The frog said, ‘If you will love me, and let me live with you, and eat from off your golden plate, and sleep upon your bed, I will bring you your ball again.’ ‘What nonsense,’ thought the princess, ‘this silly frog is talking! He can never even get out of the spring to visit me...’” (paragraphs 5 and 6)
B “The king, her father, seeing that something had frightened her, asked her what was the matter. ‘There is a nasty frog,’ said she, ‘at the door, that lifted my ball for me out of the spring this morning: I told him that he should live with me here...’” (paragraphs 10 and 11)
C “‘Open the door, my princess dear, / Open the door to thy true love here!’” (paragraph 14)
D “They then took leave of the king and got into the coach with eight horses and all set out, full of joy and merriment, for the prince’s kingdom, which they reached safely...” (paragraph 17)
A. “The frog said, ‘If you will love me, and let me live with you, and eat from off your golden plate, and sleep upon your bed, I will bring you your ball again.’
‘What nonsense,’ thought the princess, ‘this silly frog is talking! He can never even get out of the spring to visit me...’” (paragraphs 5 and 6)
Which traditional feature of fairy tales allows the curses in both "The Frog Prince" and "The Forest Bride:" to be broken?
A A human must show the animal kindness.
B The animal must express regret for wrongdoing.
C The person who set the curse must undo it.
D A prince or princess must speak to the animal.
A. A human must show the animal kindness.
Based on the context of paragraphs 9-10, what does the word pathogen mean as it is used in paragraph 10?
A highly toxic or deadly substance
B outside organism that invades a host
C group of cells that fights off infection
D biological composition of an organism
B outside organism that invades a host
What effect do the questions posed by the seller have on the reader?
A They create tension because of the high demand for the product.
B They create suspense over whether the seller will be able to sell the product.
C They create humor because of the seller’s attempt to sell an impossible product.
D They create trust that the product will work for anyone.
B They create suspense over whether the seller will be able to sell the product.