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Which of the following phrases best supports the author's claim in paragraph 7 that shock is a very serious medical condition?
F. can occur when the body experiences extreme pain or trauma
G. the result of insufficient blood flow
H. can potentially be life-threatening
J. check the injured person for shock
H. can be potentially life threatening
Look at this line from paragraph 6
"It's a Valentine's mystery!" Marta exclaimed.
From this line, the reader can tell that Marta-
A. believes that Angela is playing a prank
B. frequently interrupts Mr. Valencia's class
C. has trouble focusing on her work
D. is excited about trying to uncover the identity of the anonymous poet
D. is excited about trying to uncover the identity of the anonymous poet
Read these lines from the selection.
Roses are red, violets are blue. You're a nice friend, with great taste in shoes.
What identifies these short sentences as poetry?
F. Flowers as imagery
G. Reference to friendship and colors
H. Rhyme and meter
J. Direct narrative style
H. Rhyme and meter
Which line from the story indicates that Marta suspects she knows who wrote the secret Valentine's Day poems?
F. Marta looked around the classroom wondering who might have written the poem.
G. "Mr. Valencia, did you get a poem today?" Marta asked.
H. Marta scribbled a note and passed it to Angela.
J. Marta chewed on her lip while she considered.
G. "Mr. Valencia, did you get a poem today?" Marta asked.
In paragraph 8, "the poem rattled around inside her brain" means that Marta-
A. thought the poem was poorly written and noisy
B. couldn't stop thinking about the poem
C. was upset and frustrated by the poem
D. was easily distracted from her schoolwork
B. couldn't stop thinking about the poem
Look at the sequence of events.
1. Marta decides to find out who sent the anonymous poems.
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3. Marta finds out that Mr. Valencia did not get a Valentine's Day poem.
Which of the following best completes the sequence?
A. Marta passes around a list for students to sign if they had received a card.
B. Marta reads Angela's poem.
C. Mr. Valencia winked at Marta.
D. The students read quietly during the first fifteen minutes of class.
A. Marta passes around a list for students to sign if they had received a card.
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
His neighbors rubbed their beards and gently scratched the sides of their heads.
What are the old farmer's neighbors probably thinking at this point in the story?
A. They are confused by his different way of understanding life's events.
B. They are angry and jealous of the family's frequent good fortune.
C. They feel sorry for the two horses.
D. They feel that the farmer does not deserve their help.
A. They are confused by his different way of understanding life's events.
Look at this sentence from paragraph 3.
"Time will tell," he murmured in a low voice, "whether this is bad luck or not."
The reader can tell that the old farmer-
F. is confused after losing his horse
G. feels happy about the loss of his horse
H. often worries about his son
J. does not rush to judgement
J. does not rush to judgement
Which sentence from the selection explains why Bill is popular?
A. Diedra caught Bill's eye, and she gave him the thumbs-up sign.
B. Bill had trouble sitting still, and Mr. Brandt usually let him stand beside his desk when he felt excitable.
C. He wrote a bunch of funny limericks.
D. Everyone in class appreciated Bill's sense of humor.
D. Everyone in class appreciated Bill's sense of humor.
Look at this sentence from paragraph 2.
"What about limericks?" Bill asked as he danced back and froth from his left to his right foot.F. To show that Bill is good dancer
G. To emphasize Bill's intelligence
H. To connect the poetry of a limerick with a ballet dancer
J. To show the reader that Bill is restless and active
J. To show the reader that Bill is restless and active
Look at Edward Lear's limerick in paragraph 4. Which of the following details help the reader understand that this is a humorous poem?
F. Eight birds build a nests in the old man's beard.
G. The man has a beard.
H. The man is old.
J. The man is frightened.
F. Eight birds build nests in the old man's beard.
Look at this sentence from paragraph 14.
Diedra crossed her fingers under the desk as she waited for Mr. Brandt to count all of the votes.
What does this sentence suggest about Diedra?
A. Diedra is confident that she will beat Bill in the poetry competition.
B. Diedra has trouble paying attention to Mr. Brandt during reading lessons.
C. She is nervous and hopeful about winning the poetry competition.
D. She dislikes Bill, even though he is popular with the rest of the class.
C. She is nervous and hopeful about winning the poetry competition.
What identifies this story as realistic fiction?
F. The author includes video gaming and a tablet computer.
G. Marcus and Keisha are magical characters in a real-life setting.
H. The author provides a happy ending for Marcus.
J. The events could happen and the characters are believable.
J. The events could happen and the characters are believable.
Look at this dictionary entry.
"in-trigue (in-treeg) verb 1. to cause interest or curiosity 2. to trick or cheat"
Which word below rhymes with the second syllable of the word "intrigue" in paragraph 8?
A. League
B. Big
C. Strike
D. Win
A. League
What lesson does Ali Baba likely learn in this story?
F. Robbers are not trustworthy merchants.
G. The love of money can help keep a family safe.
H. Never trust strangers.
J. Secret treasures cause sorrow, but shared treasure brings joy.
J. Secret treasures cause sorrow, but shared treasure brings joy.
Which sentence shows how the main character feels when he is being chased by the police officer at the beginning of the story?
A. I had tried to steal a $900,000 sports car, but the mission was a failure.
B. My heart pounded and my legs trembled as I looked around.
C. I dashed down the alley and then into the street
D. "I thought we might see you again," the police officer said with a smile.
B. My heart pounded and my legs trembled as I looked around.
Read this dictionary entry.
"gauge /geyj/ noun"
Which of the following words rhymes with "gauge?"
F. Stag
G. Page
H. Badge
J. Soggy
G. Page
Which details from paragraph 3 support the main character's conclusion that he has time traveled?
F. The main character sees a jet-pack and a flying car.
G. The main character pays the taxicab driver.
H. The taxicab driver helps the main character find the flying city.
J. There is a junkyard with piles of scrap metal.
F. The main character sees a jet-pack and a flying car.
What did the taxicab driver mean when he said that "It all evens out in the end, my friend?"
A. Poor choices, like stealing, lead to negative consequences.
B. A penny is a fortune to a poor man.
C. It is better to be poor than unhappy.
D. Learning about the future helps us understand the present.
A. Poor choices, like stealing, lead to negative consequences.
Read this line from the 5th paragraph.
Cars flew and robots were busy walking dogs, taking out the trash, and buying groceries.
What does this description suggest about the future?
F. Future robots handle much of the daily work that people used to do themselves.
G. Cars are much faster in the future.
H. Dogs in the future will be robotic.
J. People eat many of the same foods in the future.
F. Future robots handle much of the daily work that people used to do themselves.
Read this sentence.
I jumped in the backseat and told the driver, "Anywhere but here. And be quick."
The reader can tell that the narrator is-
A. trying to travel into the future to seek his fortune
B. in a hurry to escape and worried that he will get caught by police
C. concerned that he will be late for an important meeting or appointment
D. having trouble telling time.
B. in a hurry to escape and worried that he will get caught by police
Which of the following ideas from the text is a matter of the author's opinion?
A. The similarities between animals and plants are fascinating.
B. Animals and plants are similar in many ways.
C. Animals and plants both have ways to meet their needs.
D. A dog and a daisy both need water.
A. The similarities between animals and plants are fascinating.
The author included a cartoon-like picture of a dog and a daisy most likely -
F. to give the reader a picture to color
G. to show what real dogs and real daisies look like
H. to show that a dog looks like a daisy
J. to make a scientific article seem fun and friendly
J. to make a scientific article seem fun and friendly
Which of the following statements indicates an opinion the author expressed in the selection?
F. Hog meat is tasty.
G. Hog meat can be cooked like regular pork.
H. Hog meat is a safe source of food.
J. Feral hog meat has less fat than farm-raised pork.
F. Hog meat is tasty.
Which sentence from the text supports the idea that wild hogs can cause damage to the land?
A. All the digging around destroys habitats, damages trees, and disturbs watersheds.
B. Wallowing helps control parasites, keeps hogs cool, and protects them from the sun.
C. Brought to the New World by European settlers, they were supposed to be kept as domesticated livestock, like cattle.
D. They are not native to North America.
A. All the digging around destroys habitats, damages trees, and disturbs watersheds.