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What percentage of the earth is covered in water?
A. 30%
B. 35%
C. 70%
D. 65%
c. 70%
100
In paragraph 5, the word advanced means —
A removed from the proper place
B caused to become less important
C proved the harmful effects of
D made happen faster
D made happen faster
100
“Food?” Chris inquired, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.
Name the type of figurative language and its literal meaning.
Simile. Chris got out of his seat extremely fast.
100
The author organizes paragraphs 5 through 8 for the purpose of describing the —
A events that led to the Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking
B causes of the Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the effects this problem is having on the Egyptian people
C Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and comparing it with the problems of other Egyptian pyramids
D Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the efforts being made to solve it
D Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the efforts being made to solve it
200
How long does it take for the earth to rotate on it's axis?
A. 24 Hours
B. 365 Days.
C. 23 Hours 56 Minutes 4 Seconds
D. 23 Hours 50 Minutes 2 Seconds
C. 23 Hours 56 Minutes 4 Seconds
200
What happened to the Great Pyramid as Cairo increased in size and population?
F It started sinking into the desert sand.
G People used its outer rock to build other structures.
H Water started collecting inside its walls.
J The natural elements started wearing down its outer layers.
G People used its outer rock to build other structures.
200
That woman is the cancer of my dreams.
Name the type of figurative language and its literal meaning.
Metaphor. The woman ruined his dreams.
200
The photograph below paragraph 2 is included with the selection to help the reader understand how —
F the Great Pyramid has changed over time
G large the Great Pyramid is compared with other pyramids
H many visitors the Great Pyramid attracts
J the Great Pyramid was constructed
G large the Great Pyramid is compared with other pyramids
300
From 0-1000, what is the only number to contain the letter "a"? You must also correctly spell the number.
1000 Thousand
300
The author included paragraph 8 most likely to explain —
A why the pyramids are popular with tourists
B when tourists can visit the pyramids
C what can be done to preserve the pyramids
D who is responsible for restoring the pyramids
C what can be done to preserve the pyramids
300
My dad is always working.
Name the type of figurative language and its literal meaning.
Hyperbole. The dad works a lot, but not always.
300
Based on information in the selection, with which statement would Hawass most likely agree?
A Historical monuments around the world should be fully open to tourists.
B People should take care to protect historical monuments around the world.
C Countries need to stop constructing modern cities near historical sites.
D Modern buildings are often more impressive than ancient ones.
B People should take care to protect historical monuments around the world.
400
What state was once its own country?
A. Texas
B. Louisiana
C. New Mexico
D. Oklahoma
A. Texas
400
Which sentence best highlights that the author is impressed with the creation of the Great Pyramid?
F Many people have wondered how the ancient Egyptians could have built such a massive structure.
G Fortunately one man, the archaeologist Zahi Hawass, made it his life’s goal to restore the Great Pyramid and the smaller pyramids that surround it.
H In fact, the structure has lost about 30 feet of its original height.
J Historians have learned that the pyramid’s builders were farmers.
F Many people have wondered how the ancient Egyptians could have built such a massive structure.
400
The world does not care to hear your sad stories.
Name the type of figurative language and its literal meaning.
Personification. In general, post people in the world do not care about what is happening with you, including if you are going through something bad.
400
J Why the Great Pyramid Is Shrinking