The Box Cat
What is the theme of the passage?
A It is good to treat all pets as important members of the family.
B Sometimes the first idea one has turns out to be the best idea.
C It is sometimes necessary to ask an expert for help with a problem.
D Those who help others in trouble will be repaid for their kindness.
C It is sometimes necessary to ask an expert for help with a problem.
What is the theme of the passage?
A. A person should always remember that family is most important.
B. It can be dangerous for animals to lose their fear of humans.
C. Animals can surprise and amuse people with their behavior.
D. Being part of ceremonies can be boring and frustrating
C. Animals can surprise and amuse people with their behavior.
What point does the author make about how to solve the problem of overfishing?
A Fish farms allow people to eat fish without any risk to wild fish species.
B Fish populations would have a chance to recover if people decided to eat less sushi for a period of time.
C The countries of the world must work together to carry out the catch limits scientists recommend.
D Fishermen must change to different bait and equipment that attracts only the species of fish that are allowed.
C The countries of the world must work together to carry out the catch limits scientists recommend.
Why were some plants or trees good for cleaning the teeth?
A Some had the ability to kill germs by rubbing them on the teeth.
B Some were thought to freshen the breath while scrubbing the teeth.
C Some were softer to chew and removed sugar from the teeth.
D Some could be easily mixed with water and brushed on the teeth.
A Some had the ability to kill germs by rubbing them on the teeth.
Banks use fingerprints to cover money.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
cover
A hide
B protect
C watch
D No change
B protect
Which quotation from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
A. “‘If we break it, the glass shards might hurt Chester. Maybe we can put butter on the inside of the vase and slide him out, like the time you got that ring stuck on your finger.’” (paragraph 14)
B “Soon they were at the vet’s office with an annoyed, frightened, buttery cat in a vase.” (paragraph 18)
C. “When they got home, Sasha’s mom washed the butter out of the vase and put it on a high shelf that Chester couldn’t reach.” (paragraph 21)
D. “Now Chester and Sasha have exciting space adventures together every day in their ship, and when Sasha’s not home, Chester sits on his pillow in the rocket ship and dreams of hunting space mice that live on a moon made of green cheese.” (paragraph 22)
B “Soon they were at the vet’s office with an annoyed, frightened, buttery cat in a vase.” (paragraph 18)
Which two choices tell Josephine's favorite foods?
A bird eggs
B fish
C grass seeds
D peanuts
E termites
B. fish
E. termites
Which quotation from the text supports the answer to Part A?
A “Japan’s sushi tradition and other cultures’ customs could suffer.” (paragraph 7)
B “‘It’s important for governments to take scientific advice long before a population is in trouble,’ stresses Nickson.” (paragraph 16)
C “Huge purse-seine nets and long-lines catch tons of skipjack tuna for canning.” (paragraph 17)
D “‘Aquaculture—if done well—can and does help alleviate pressure on wild stocks and the ecosystem in general,’ says Teo.” (paragraph 20)
B “‘It’s important for governments to take scientific advice long before a population is in trouble,’ stresses Nickson.” (paragraph 16)
Which quotation supports the central idea that people cleaned their teeth in different ways based on where they lived?
A. “Sorry, but people had to clean their teeth back then, too. Considering the sorts of dental tools used in the past centuries—things like files and chisels—everyone wanted to put off a visit to the dentist as long as possible. And so they cleaned their teeth.” (paragraph 3)
B. “In the days before nylon bristles, they used twigs from the neem tree. The Brahmans, or priests, rubbed their teeth for as long as an hour each morning as they faced the rising sun. They knew what they were doing, too—scientists are now studying the neem tree for its ability to kill germs.” (paragraph 6)
C. “Europeans would have done well to follow the example of Eastern countries, but they apparently thought they were too civilized to brush with tree branches. Through most of the Middle Ages, and into the 1600s, the upper classes cleaned their teeth with a soft cloth.” (paragraph 8)
D. “In fact, a favorite homemade toothpaste of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries was a mixture of sugar and honey. It didn’t do much for the teeth, but it certainly tasted good.” (paragraph 10)
C. “Europeans would have done well to follow the example of Eastern countries, but they apparently thought they were too civilized to brush with tree branches. Through most of the Middle Ages, and into the 1600s, the upper classes cleaned their teeth with a soft cloth.” (paragraph 8)
The Boxcar Children use fingerprints to figure out crimes too!
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
The Boxcar Children
A "The Boxcar Children"
B "The Boxcar Children"
C "The Boxcar" Children
D No change
D No change
What can the reader infer about Chester based on paragraphs 1-4?
A Chester got along well with many other animals.
B Chester had eaten goldfish from Sasha’s aquarium in the past.
C Chester enjoyed causing trouble wherever he went.
D Chester lived a comfortable and happy life in Sasha’s home
D. Chester lived a comfortable and happy life in Sasha’s home
Read the sentence from paragraph 4.
"Nimble black fingers with neat nails would explore everything to make sure there were no ticks or fleas on him and would pick grass seeds from his socks to nibble."
What does the author mean by the phrase “nimble black fingers with neat nails would explore everything” in the sentence?
A. Josephine used her fingers to clean the narrator’s father.
B. Josephine held her fingers up for the narrator’s father to see.
C. Josephine’s fingers looked small compared to those of the narrator’s father.
D. Josephine’s fingers were dirty from going with the narrator’s father on adventures
A. Josephine used her fingers to clean the narrator’s father.
16. Which two details support the central idea that changes to life in the sea can directly affect life on land?
A Turtles can be seriously harmed by long-line fishing methods.
B People will lose important food sources if oceans are overfished.
C Overfishing prevents scientists from studying important fish species.
D The disappearance of certain types of fish threatens cultural practices.
E Aquafarming limits the types of species that can be used as food.
B People will lose important food sources if oceans are overfished.
D The disappearance of certain types of fish threatens cultural practices.
What does the word cautions mean as it is used in paragraph 8?
A admires
B frightens
C studies
D warns
D warns
As fingers grow, the raised skin ridges spread outward in waves from these three points and swirl together in a unique pattern.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
As fingers grow, the raised
A As fingers grow; the raised
B As fingers grow. The raised
C As fingers grow the raised
D No change
D No change
How did Sasha and the vet respond differently to seeing Chester in the vase?
A Sasha was relaxed, but the vet was anxious.
B Sasha was unconcerned, but the vet was worried.
C Sasha was angry, but the vet spoke calmly.
D Sasha was upset, but the vet found it funny.
D. Sasha was upset, but the vet found it funny.
Which quotation from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
A. “As they walked home, Josephine would gradually munch through her stolen fish, savoring her Friday lunch.”(paragraph 8)
B. “Baboons are very intelligent. Some were trained to lead ox wagons.” (paragraph 9)
C. “A new faculty building had been erected on the Makerere University campus.” (paragraph 10)
D. “Yes, certain official eyebrows were raised and there were mutters about disrespect, but mostly there was delighted laughter and clapping.” (paragraph 13)
D. “Yes, certain official eyebrows were raised and there were mutters about disrespect, but mostly there was delighted laughter and clapping.” (paragraph 13)
17. Based on paragraph 10, what is the connection between jellyfish and tuna?
A. Jellyfish are multiplying because their predators, such as tuna, are being overfished.
B. Jellyfish are multiplying because they have more places to live since tuna are moving away.
C. Jellyfish are dying off because they are getting caught in traps meant for tuna.
D. Jellyfish are dying off because they have become prey for predators, such as tuna
A. Jellyfish are multiplying because their predators, such as tuna, are being overfished.
Which quotation supports the inference that people in the past were unaware that some tooth cleaners were harmful?
A. “(The medieval Boke of Curtasy cautions that it’s not good manners to use the edge of the tablecloth.) In private, people often rubbed their teeth with a piece of mallow root to make them whiter.” (paragraph 8)
B. “People hadn’t made the connection between sugar and tooth decay. In fact, a favorite homemade toothpaste of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries was a mixture of sugar and honey.” (paragraph 10)
C. “The Japanese made a tooth powder from dirt mixed with salt, with a touch of musk for a pleasant smell.” (paragraph 12)
D. “By the late 1600s, the English were selling prepared tooth powders in sealed papers for twelve pence each.” (paragraph 13)
B. “People hadn’t made the connection between sugar and tooth decay. In fact, a favorite homemade toothpaste of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries was a mixture of sugar and honey.” (paragraph 10)
The swirls grow larger as a person grows older, but the basic pattern remains mischanged.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
mischanged
A prechanged
B subchanged
C unchanged
D No change
C unchanged
How do paragraphs 5-11 contribute to the overall structure of the passage?
A They introduce the problem the main characters face.
B They illustrate how the characters solve the problem.
C They show how the main characters view one another.
D They give background information about the characters.
A. They introduce the problem the main characters face.
Which choice is a theme found in both “The Box Cat” and “Our Lady Josephine”?
A. Making mistakes may sometimes lead to unexpected rewards.
B. Taking care of animals can help young people learn responsibility.
C. Animals can amuse and delight humans with their actions.
D. Encouraging words can help those who are feeling sad.
C. Animals can amuse and delight humans with their actions.
20. Based on the text, which two inferences can the reader make about bluefins?
A Bluefins are no longer in danger of dying out.
B The future of bluefins remains uncertain.
C Bluefins will be able to find new spawning grounds.
D Many people think bluefins are tasty to eat.
E It is now against international law to fish for bluefins.
B. The future of bluefins remains uncertain.
D. Many people think bluefins are tasty to eat.
What point does the author make about the American colonists?
A They invented an early form of the toothbrush that is still used today.
B They did not realize that sugar was bad for their teeth.
C They made tooth cleaners with whatever they had in the kitchen.
D They did not like brushing their teeth on a daily basis.
B They did not realize that sugar was bad for their teeth.
Fingerprints may also help people use their sense of touch to determin the difference between textures, like smooth and rough.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
determin
A datermine
B determine
C deturmin
D No change
B determine