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INFORMATIONAL TEXT
POETRY
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MWH What can the reader conclude about Bird’s relationship with Wrangler? F Wrangler was the only horse Bird will ever own. G Bird wished that he had never sold Wrangler. H Bird hoped to see Wrangler again. J Wrangler made a lasting impression on Bird.
J Wrangler made a lasting impression on Bird.
100
CWPTF What is the best summary of the selection? F Science fiction writers Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, and Ray Bradbury wrote about life in the future. Verne wrote about humankind’s first trip to the moon, and Wells described many technologies that exist today. Bradbury wrote about traveling to Mars. G President John F. Kennedy believed that it was important for people to travel into space. In 1969, the United States sent astronauts on a mission to the moon. Science fiction writers such as Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, and Ray Bradbury have described space travel and new technologies in their books. H In 1865 science fiction author Jules Verne wrote about an expedition to the moon. He described a crew of three men launching their spacecraft from Florida and splashing down in the Pacific Ocean when they returned to Earth. Some people compare his writing with the first trip humans made to the moon, which occurred in 1969. J In 1969, the United States sent three astronauts on a mission to the moon for the first time. More than 100 years earlier, Jules Verne had described an expedition that very closely resembled the 1969 mission. Verne and other well-known science fiction writers, such as H. G. Wells and Ray Bradbury, have displayed an unusual ability to predict the future in their writings.
J In 1969, the United States sent three astronauts on a mission to the moon for the first time. More than 100 years earlier, Jules Verne had described an expedition that very closely resembled the 1969 mission. Verne and other well-known science fiction writers, such as H. G. Wells and Ray Bradbury, have displayed an unusual ability to predict the future in their writings.
100
MIDNIGHT The poet likely intends for the last two lines to express the speaker’s — A regret over the experiences of the weekend B concern about doing well in school C fear of the arriving train D anxiety about the coming day
D anxiety about the coming day
100
A HARD RAIN The stage directions and dialogue in paragraph 35 indicate that Erica — F thinks Dad will try to call her cell phone again G realizes she is not being supportive of Reggie H knows that Reggie will help her if she asks J decides she should remain inside the cabin
J decides she should remain inside the cabin
100
DFW/WTPS Both the author of the letter and the speaker in the poem would most likely consider a blank page to be a — F distraction G challenge H mystery J commitment
G challenge
200
MWH Bird uses paragraph 10 to convey to the reader — A the anger displayed by the sheriff’s deputy B the dangers Wrangler experienced on the highway C the chaos Wrangler’s actions caused D the frustration felt by the neighbor
C the chaos Wrangler’s actions caused
200
CWPTF Based on the information the author includes about the three science fiction writers, the reader can conclude that the author believes that the writers were — F educators G realists H visionaries J scholars
H visionaries
200
MIDNIGHT The train is important to the poem because it represents — F reflecting on the past G visiting distant places H following a planned routine J interrupting peaceful memories
H following a planned routine
200
A HARD RAIN The playwright uses the sounds of rain and thunder throughout the play mainly to — A inform the audience about the progress of the storm B give the characters a topic to discuss while they are waiting C help the audience understand the characters’ changing relationship D hint at how the characters will resolve their conflict
A inform the audience about the progress of the storm
200
DFW/WTPS How does the author’s purpose for writing in “Dear Fellow Writer” differ from the poet’s purpose in “What the Page Says”? F Mora persuades people to start writing, while the poet describes a writer’s effort. G Mora provides information about writing strategies, while the poet encourages a writer to use a specific strategy. H Mora describes the writing process for readers, while the poet does not. J Mora entertains readers with a story about writing, while the poet does not.
F Mora persuades people to start writing, while the poet describes a writer’s effort.
300
MWH Bird includes paragraphs 11 and 12 in the selection most likely to illustrate that — F people often try to shirk their responsibilities G owners cannot always control their animals H authority figures usually respond to crises in a positive manner J horses cause more highway accidents than any other animal
G owners cannot always control their animals
300
The author includes the information about President Kennedy’s idea and NASA to show that — A technological advancements are needed in order to change our world B something seemingly impossible can become a reality C governments typically support the development of new technology D great leaders have a remarkable ability to accomplish their goals
B something seemingly impossible can become a reality
300
MIDNIGHT The poet uses a simile in lines 23 and 24 to reveal that the speaker — F wants to be outside G cannot get comfortable H does not like fishing J might be having a dream
G cannot get comfortable
300
A HARD RAIN What does deviated mean in paragraph 13? A Originated B Returned C Strayed D Recovered
C Strayed
300
DFW/WTPS What is one difference between the author of the letter and the speaker in the poem? F The author gets her inspiration to write from her feelings, while the speaker is inspired by others. G The author expresses a willingness to begin writing, while the speaker has difficulty transforming thoughts into words. H The author is content with her first attempt at writing, while the speaker continuously edits and revises. J The author prefers reading more than writing, while the speaker enjoys both reading and writing.
G The author expresses a willingness to begin writing, while the speaker has difficulty transforming thoughts into words.
400
MWH The author organizes this selection by — F listing the challenges that horse owners experience G contrasting the actions of Wrangler with those of other animals H describing episodes from the period of time he owned Wrangler J comparing his experience of owning a horse with the experiences of others
H describing episodes from the period of time he owned Wrangler
400
CWPTF According to the selection, one reason that humans develop new types of technology is that they want to — A demonstrate that distant places are interesting to visit B discover new information C make accurate predictions about the future D engage in difficult tasks
B discover new information
400
Dividing the poem into two stanzas allows the poet to — A compare the speaker’s schedule with the train’s schedule B ask questions to keep the reader guessing about what will happen C contrast the speaker’s feelings about weekends and Mondays D incorporate reminders for the reader about where the action takes place
C contrast the speaker’s feelings about weekends and Mondays
400
A HARD RAIN Erica’s responses in Scene 1 are important because they show — F how she handles criticism from others G that she has a friendly relationship with Reggie H how she reacts to difficult circumstances J that she feels responsible for taking care of Reggie
H how she reacts to difficult circumstances
400
DFW/WTPS Read lines 6 through 10 from the poem. (Fill my lines. Crowd me with words, all kinds of words— happy, joyous words, angry, jangled words, burdened words, sad words,) Which sentences from the letter express the same idea as these lines from the poem? A We don’t just talk about writing. We sit by ourselves inside or outside, writing at airports or on kitchen tables, even on napkins. B I’ve learned that some writers are quiet and shy, others noisy, others just plain obnoxious. Some like enchiladas and others like sushi; some like rap and others like rancheras. C When I was in grade school in El Paso, Texas (where I was born), I read comic books and mysteries and magazines and library books. I was soaking up language. D Living hurts, so sometimes we write about a miserable date, a friend who betrayed us, the death of a parent. Some days, though, we’re so full of joy we feel like a kite.
D Living hurts, so sometimes we write about a miserable date, a friend who betrayed us, the death of a parent. Some days, though, we’re so full of joy we feel like a kite.
500
MWH The reader can best identify this selection as a memoir because it — F focuses solely on the author’s emotions G describes meaningful events in the author’s past H contains a vivid description of the setting J has a well-developed character that encounters a problem
G describes meaningful events in the author’s past
500
FFOTW Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand the meaning of prescribed? F calm, quiet efficiency G intentionally set H very real and very dangerous J stand out as veterans
G intentionally set
500
MIDNIGHT Which line from the poem best expresses the speaker’s sense of dread? F Line 2: and it’s midnight, G Line 7: and needed rest. H Line 8: When I lie in wait J Line 15: from so many miles away . . .
H Line 8: When I lie in wait
500
A HARD RAIN Reggie’s dialogue in paragraphs 5 through 11 suggests that he — F is tired of bickering with Erica G feels confident that Dad listened to the weather report H is hopeful that he and Erica can enjoy their time at the cabin J believes that indoor activities lead to boredom
H is hopeful that he and Erica can enjoy their time at the cabin
500
DFW/WTPS Read these excerpts from the letter and the poem. (Writing is my way of knowing myself better, of hearing myself, of discovering what is important to me and what makes me sad, what makes me different, what makes me me—of discovering my own true name. — “Dear Fellow Writer,” paragraph 12) (know how to find the key to unlock, inside me, that treasure chest chock full of brilliant words and thorny thoughts? — “What the Page Says,” lines 33–35) Based on these excerpts, the reader can conclude that both the author and the poet share a similar belief that — A searching for ideas in various places improves writing B expressing thoughts orally is easier than writing C writing develops a person’s sense of self D writing helps others resolve their conflicts
C writing develops a person’s sense of self