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17. Read the excerpt from the story.
The news made Rich perk up.
What is the meaning of the phrase perk up?
A to feel angry
B to look around
C to gain energy
D to act tired
C. to gain energy
16. Which of the following statements contains an opinion that should not be
included in a summary of the story?
A Mohan is the captain of the four-person team.
B The race goes through mountains and desert.
C Rich complains too much about road conditions.
D The race is Rich’s first cross-country race.
C. Rich complains too much about road conditions.
15. Which part of the setting causes Rich to feel awe during the race?
A the air
B the temperature
C the road
D the mountains
D. the mountains
Get both correct and earn 300 extra bonus points.
12. PART A
Which statement is supported by information in both the passage and
the sidebar?
A The Seavey family has been involved in the Iditarod for many years.
B The 2014 Iditarod had an interesting finish.
C The Iditarod race covers difficult terrain.
D The Iditarod trail was once used to transport medicine.
PART B
Which sentence from the sidebar supports the answer in part A?
A “The trail was the best way to move mail, supplies, and people
throughout Alaska.”
B “They took the medicine to Nome.”
C “There are only two required stops.”
D “Some drop out along the way.”
Part A: C. The Iditarod race covers difficult terrain.
Part B: D “Some drop out along the way.”
14. In paragraph 3, the word topographic refers to
A bike routes.
B printed information.
C place names.
D large hills.
B. printed information.
Rich’s Race Across America
13. Which detail from the story best shows how the setting challenges Rich?
A “The hill in front of him seemed to be growing.”
B “He had five miles left until the team captain, Mohan, would take over.”
C “He looked around and marveled at the white-capped mountains.”
D “Rich saw the van pull over and knew his time on the road was up
for now.”
A. “The hill in front of him seemed to be growing.”
9. What is the main purpose of the sidebar, “An Important Part of
Alaska’s History”?
A to describe how mushers and sled dogs train for the Iditarod
B to convince people that the Iditarod is safe
C to explain how to win the Iditarod
D to give background information about the Iditarod
D. to give background information about the Iditarod
11. Safety is an important concern of the Iditarod organizers. Which detail from
the sidebar supports this inference?
A “Sled dogs and the Iditarod trail were important to Alaska’s history.”
B “The idea for the Iditarod Trail Sled Race came from an event in 1925.”
C “A musher must begin the race with at least 12 dogs.”
D “There are 19 checkpoints during the race.”
D. “There are 19 checkpoints during the race.”
10. Read the sentence from the sidebar.
The route of the Iditarod conforms to the trail used in 1925.
In this sentence, what does conforms mean?
A follows
B meets
C moves
D changes
A. follows
8. Read the statements in the left column. Some statements are important details that should be included in a summary of the text. Some statements are opinions that should not appear in a summary.
Racers who do not finish the Iditarod are weak.
A. Relevant Detail
B. Personal Opinion
B. Personal Opinion
PRACTICE QUESTION B
Read the paragraph. Then answer the question.
Nomar trains all year for triathlons. He swims, bikes, and runs to build his endurance. He lifts weights to increase his strength. He practices yoga to stay flexible.
summarize why Nomar does the activity.
Activity Build Endurance Increase Strength Stay Flexible
Biking
• Biking: Build Endurance
Nomar trains all year for triathlons. He swims, bikes, and runs to build his endurance. He lifts weights to increase his strength. He practices yoga to stay flexible.
summarize why Nomar does the activity.
Activity Build Endurance Increase Strength Stay Flexible
Yoga:
(Summarize)
Stay Flexible
Nomar trains all year for triathlons. He swims, bikes, and runs to build his endurance. He lifts weights to increase his strength. He practices yoga to stay flexible.
summarize why Nomar does the activity.
Activity Build Endurance Increase Strength Stay Flexible
Weightlifting:
Increase Strength
8. Read the statements in the left column. Some statements are important details that should be included in a summary of the text. Some statements are opinions that should not appear in a summary.
The Iditarod is a race that takes place in Alaska.
A. Relevant Detail
B. Personal Opinion
A. Relevant Detail
8. Read the statements in the left column. Some statements are important details that should be included in a summary of the text. Some statements are opinions that should not appear in a summary.
Training for the Iditarod race is a waste of time.
A. Relevant Detail
B. Personal Opinion
B. Personal Opinion
PRACTICE QUESTION B
Read the paragraph. Then answer the question.
Nomar trains all year for triathlons. He swims, bikes, and runs to build his endurance. He lifts weights to increase his strength. He practices yoga to stay flexible.
summarize why Nomar does the activity.
Activity Build Endurance Increase Strength Stay Flexible
Running
Running: Build Endurance
4. Why does the author share details about Jeff King’s accident?
A to show how bad race conditions were
B to explain why he stopped competing in the Iditarod
C to warn people not to take part in the Iditarod
D to criticize him for quitting the race
A. to show how bad race conditions were
8. Read the statements in the left column. Some statements are important details that should be included in a summary of the text. Some statements are opinions that should not appear in a summary.
Competing in the Iditarod is a tradition for the Seavey family.:
A. Relevant Detail
B. Personal Opinion
A. Relevant Detail
6. Iditarod racers are brave. Which detail from the passage best supports
this inference?
A “When Dallas Seavey crossed the finish line in 8 days, 13 hours, 19 minutes,
and 4 seconds, he set a new record in the Iditarod Trail Sled Race.”
B “Seavey charged through a brutal windstorm near the end of the race to reach victory.”
C “When Seavey crossed the finish line, he did not know he had won.”
D “Seavey also won the race in 2012.”
B. “Seavey charged through a brutal windstorm near the end of the race to reach victory.”
7. Read the sentences from the passage. Then answer the question.
Zirkle saw Seavey sail through the checkpoint, staying only 3 minutes.
She tried to catch him in the last 22 miles but came up short.
sail through & came up short.
to fail to achieve
to complete easily
sail through: to complete easily
came up short: to fail to achieve
PRACTICE QUESTION A
Read the sentences. Then answer the question.
Aleya was joking around about her latest blunder in gym class. Raul
turned to her and said, “You really crack me up!”
What does crack me up mean?
A bother me
B upset me
C amuse me
D confuse me
C. amuse me
Dallas Seavey Sets New Record in Iditarod
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A to identify who won the Iditarod in 2012
B to convince people to participate in the Iditarod race
C to compare different Iditarod athletes
D to describe the 2014 Iditarod race
D. to describe the 2014 Iditarod race
2. PART A
What caused injuries to mushers in the early part of the 2014 Iditarod race?
A old equipment
B dry trails
C expired medicine
D a frozen river
PART B
Underline the sentence from the paragraph that best supports the answer to part A.
The Iditarod is sometimes called “The Last Great Race on Earth.” It is known for its extreme conditions. Mushers and their sled dogs cross frozen rivers and huge mountains. They battle snow, wind, and frigid
temperatures. This year, mushers sometimes had to deal with a lack of snow. A few mushers got hurt near the start of the race when their sleds hit patches of gravel. Bad weather was not really a factor until the end.
B. dry trails
A few mushers got hurt near the start of the race
when their sleds hit patches of gravel.
3. Which two factors created problems for Aliy Zirkle during the 2014 Iditarod?
A the condition of her sled
B the abilities of her dogs
C the cold weather
D the length of the race
E the trail conditions
C. the cold weather
E. the trail conditions
5. Read the excerpt from paragraph 5.
He was the youngest person ever to win the grueling event. The Iditarod is
in his blood.
What does the phrase in his blood tell you about Dallas Seavey?
A The Iditarod puts him in danger.
B The Iditarod is important to his family.
C The Iditarod is difficult for him.
D The Iditarod causes him to get injured.
B. The Iditarod is important to his family.