Unexpected Swimming lesson
32. Which is a summary of this selection
A young boy, on a hunt for sand dollars, overcomes his fear of swimming in a reaction to an emergency
23 Which quotation summarizes the central idea of this selection?
D “Whether a voter drops a marble into a drum or points and clicks on the Internet, voting is an important process all around the world.”
16 What is the central idea of the text?
A how the postal service adapted to the Civil War
9 How does the first sentence affect the reader’s understanding of the rest of the selection?
A by beginning with the outright statement that George Henderson performed the wave first
1 Which quote from the selection supports the theme?
D “ ‘You’re a fine skier, and you have a compassionate heart.’ ”
33. In paragraph 3, what does the phrase "stranded by the tide" mean?
the water withdrew from the sand
24 What is the reason the selection is named “From Marbles to Machines”?
B to show how voting has changed over the years
17 Which is a summary of the section entitled “Crossing the Border”?
B It explains why ship mail was so expensive during the Civil War.
12 Based on the context of paragraph 11, what is antagonism?
A active hostility
2. How are the characters in this selection affected by the setting?
A Chip becomes a stronger person because he helps a man in need during a snowstorm.
He is worried that Matt will ridicule him
28 In paragraph 5, what does the phrase “tampered with or illegally adjusted” mean?
C Some workers might cheat by changing a person’s vote
How does the section entitled “The Confederate Postal System” contribute to the understanding of the title?
D The section explains that the Confederate states started their own postal system during the Civil War.
13 According to the selection, why is there controversy over the creation of the wave?
B Rob Weller and George Henderson both claim to have invented the wave in October of 1981.
5 In paragraph 4, what does the figurative language below describe?
“On either side of the trail stood spruce laden with quilts of sparkling white.”
C a thick blanket of snow covering the trees
38. In the selection, why does Craig enter the ocean and head for shore?
He realizes he must warn people of a nearby danger.
29 In the selection, how are green paint, narrow Roman bridges, and purple ink similar?
D They ensure elections are fair.
How does the author support the claim that the U.S. Mail tried to assist the communications between the soldiers and their loved ones?
C The soldiers did not have to pay for stamps to send their letters.
15 What is the summary of the section “The Science of the Wave”?
B There is a systematic way in which a human wave is produced.
7 Which quote from the selection shows the reason Chip nearly missed the race?
B “Halfway down, he saw the tracks—odd tracks that ran off the edge of the trail into the woods.”
39. How does the setting affect the selection?
The setting causes Craig to learn to swim
31 Which sentence summarizes the election officials’ solution to the issue of voting rules?
C Even in distant locations, each person is allowed to vote only once.
How did the Civil War influence the mail service?
A Mail service was difficult and slow, but it persevered.
16 Which statement gives support to the assertion that George Henderson created the wave?
C “ ‘The A’s season ended on October 15, 1981, and there I am on this video leading the wave.’ ”
8 Based on the selection, what can be inferred about slalom skiing?
D It is a form of racing on skis that involves rapid turns around carefully placed obstacles.