The Quilt in the Attic
1. Read this sentence from paragraph 4:
“Lena noticed that Aunt Rosa’s fingers rested on the lid as though she were protecting something fragile.”
What does this detail primarily reveal about Lena?
A. She is impatient to begin sewing the quilt.
B. She is observant and recognizes that the chest contains something meaningful to Aunt Rosa.
C. She is worried that Aunt Rosa will throw away the fabric.
D. She believes Aunt Rosa is hiding a valuable piece of jewelry.
B. She is observant and recognizes that the chest contains something meaningful to Aunt Rosa.
6. Which event most directly causes Aunt Rosa to begin teaching Lena how to quilt?
A. Lena discovers the wooden chest in the attic.
B. Lena finds fabric pieces made from old clothing.
C. Lena studies the notebook and asks Aunt Rosa about the River Garden Quilt.
D. Lena notices that one flower in the finished quilt is missing a petal.
C. Lena studies the notebook and asks Aunt Rosa about the River Garden Quilt.
11. In paragraph 6, the author states that local recordings can supplement scientific studies. Based on the context, what does supplement most likely mean?
A. replace studies that contain errors
B. add information that supports or completes studies
C. hide information from professional researchers
D. prevent scientists from collecting new data
B. add information that supports or completes studies
15. The word aquatic contains the Latin root aqua, meaning “water,” and the suffix -ic, meaning “related to.” Based on these word parts and the context of the article, aquatic most likely means—
A. related to water
B. related to sound equipment
C. related to the history of fishing
D. related to the study of weather
A. related to water
20. The student found the following quote from a research source to include in the draft:
“According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, South Carolina’s coastal marshes provide nursery habitat for young fish, shrimp, and crabs.”
Where is the most logical place to insert this source quote to support the author’s ideas with relevant facts?
B. Immediately after sentence 3, to provide evidence showing how marshes support young sea life.
2. The word embroidery contains the Greek root bryein, meaning “to swell or cover,” and the suffix -ery, meaning “a practice or activity.” Based on these word parts and the passage, embroidery is best defined as—
A. the practice of decorating fabric with stitched designs
B. the process of measuring a room for furniture
C. the study of patterns found in nature
D. the practice of preserving old photographs
A. the practice of decorating fabric with stitched designs
7. A second theme in the story concerns the importance of accepting imperfect work. How is this theme developed?
A. Lena discovers that the fabric came from old shirts, curtains, and dresses.
B. Aunt Rosa explains that a quilt requires patience and cannot be hurried.
C. The completed quilt has uneven lines and a missing petal, but Aunt Rosa is still proud of it.
D. Lena visits Aunt Rosa after school and sorts fabric according to symbols.
C. The completed quilt has uneven lines and a missing petal, but Aunt Rosa is still proud of it.
12. How does paragraph 3 function within the structure of the article?
A. It introduces the history of underwater microphones.
B. It provides a specific example of how hydrophones help scientists study hidden ocean activity.
C. It shifts the article’s focus from ocean science to community history.
D. It explains why whale calls cannot be recorded by technology.
It provides a specific example of how hydrophones help scientists study hidden ocean activity.
16. The word bioacoustician contains the Greek root bio, meaning “life,” the root acoust, meaning “sound,” and the suffix -ian, meaning “a person who specializes in.” Based on these word parts, a bioacoustician is most likely a scientist who studies—
A. how living things produce and use sounds
B. how ocean water moves during storms
C. how boats are designed for deep water
D. how underwater plants absorb sunlight
A. how living things produce and use sounds
21. Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in verb tense?
A. The researchers recorded the whale calls and analyzed the sounds later.
B. Before the project began, the students had collected information from several marshes.
C. The volunteers placed the microphones, check the batteries, and uploaded the recordings.
D. Scientists have studied coastal ecosystems for many years.
C. The volunteers placed the microphones, check the batteries, and uploaded the recordings.
3. How does the author’s decision to move the story from Lena discovering the chest to Lena studying the notebook contribute to the story’s meaning?
A. It shows that Lena’s curiosity helps her understand the history and importance of Aunt Rosa’s craft.
B. It shows that Lena wants to replace Aunt Rosa as the most talented quilter in the family.
C. It shows that the fabric is more valuable than Aunt Rosa’s memories.
D. It shows that Lena and Aunt Rosa have completely different interests.
A. It shows that Lena’s curiosity helps her understand the history and importance of Aunt Rosa’s craft.
8. Which sentence best summarizes the story?
A. A girl finds fabric in an attic and decides to become a professional quilter.
B. After discovering her great-aunt’s forgotten quilting materials, a girl learns the craft and helps complete a meaningful quilt with her.
C. A great-aunt teaches her niece how to sew after finding a perfect quilt pattern in an attic.
D. A girl discovers that her great-aunt made quilts for everyone in the family and sells the materials to buy new fabric.
B. After discovering her great-aunt’s forgotten quilting materials, a girl learns the craft and helps complete a meaningful quilt with her.
13. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Which statement best presents two central ideas developed in “Listening Beneath the Waves”?
A. Hydrophones help reveal hidden ocean activity, and community recordings can add useful information to scientific research.
B. Hydrophones are more useful than all other scientific tools, and communities should conduct ocean research without scientists.
C. Whales communicate through songs, and boats are the only source of dangerous underwater noise.
D. Scientists study the ocean from boats, and students use recording devices mainly for entertainment.
A. Hydrophones help reveal hidden ocean activity, and community recordings can add useful information to scientific research.
17. A student reads paragraph 5 and decides to conduct research on community participation in ocean science. Which research question narrows the topic into a focused inquiry for a short research paper?
A. What are some different kinds of ocean research?
B. Why is the ocean important?
C. How can community sound recordings help scientists track changes in local marsh ecosystems?
D. How many people have studied the ocean throughout history?
C. How can community sound recordings help scientists track changes in local marsh ecosystems?
22. Choose the revision that best corrects the run-on sentence below.
Researchers recorded sounds near the marsh they used the recordings to study animal activity.
A. Researchers recorded sounds near the marsh, they used the recordings to study animal activity.
B. Researchers recorded sounds near the marsh they used the recordings, to study animal activity.
C. Researchers recorded sounds near the marsh, and the recordings to study animal activity.
D. Researchers recorded sounds near the marsh. They used the recordings to study animal activity.
D. Researchers recorded sounds near the marsh. They used the recordings to study animal activity.
4. In paragraph 12, Lena sorts the fabric and examines her mistakes instead of pulling the stitches apart immediately. How does this detail develop Lena’s character?
A. It shows that she is careless and unwilling to follow instructions.
B. It shows that she is patient and willing to learn from Aunt Rosa.
C. It shows that she wants to finish the quilt without Aunt Rosa’s help.
D. It shows that she is more interested in sewing than in her family.
B. It shows that she is patient and willing to learn from Aunt Rosa.
9. In paragraph 12, the word assembled is used to describe how the pattern was made. Based on the context, what does assembled most likely mean?
A. put together
B. carefully hidden
C. brightly colored
D. completely redesigned
A. put together
How does the author develop the two central ideas identified in Part A over the course of the text?
A. The author describes ancient methods of studying the ocean, then explains why those methods are no longer used.
B. The author explains how hydrophones reveal patterns in ocean sounds, then describes how community recordings can add local information.
C. The author introduces community researchers, then argues that professional scientists should stop collecting data.
D. The author lists types of whales, then explains why underwater sounds are impossible to interpret.
B. The author explains how hydrophones reveal patterns in ocean sounds, then describes how community recordings can add local information.
18. A student is researching how underwater recording technology can help identify changes in animal behavior. Which source would best help the student refine the scope of inquiry to include both sound data and animal behavior?
A. A fictional story about a diver who finds a hidden treasure.
B. A dictionary entry defining the word “hydrophone.”
C. A personal blog describing someone’s favorite beach.
D. A university research study examining how underwater recordings were compared with whale migration and feeding patterns.
D. A university research study examining how underwater recordings were compared with whale migration and feeding patterns.
23. Which sentence follows all standard rules for capitalization?
A. On Monday, Senator Brooks spoke about protecting the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina.
B. On monday, senator Brooks spoke about protecting the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in south Carolina.
C. On Monday, Senator brooks spoke about protecting the cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in South carolina.
D. On Monday, Senator Brooks spoke about protecting the cape romain National wildlife refuge in South Carolina.
A. On Monday, Senator Brooks spoke about protecting the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina.
5. Which statement best represents a theme developed across the story?
A. Old belongings should be discarded when they are no longer perfect.
B. Family members should avoid learning skills that require patience.
C. Shared work can preserve traditions and strengthen relationships.
D. Young people should always choose the same hobbies as older relatives.
C. Shared work can preserve traditions and strengthen relationships.
10. Which sentence uses correct capitalization throughout?
A. Last Autumn, Professor Ellis displayed a quilt about the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Asheville Museum.
B. Last autumn, professor Ellis displayed a quilt about the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Asheville Museum.
C. Last autumn, Professor Ellis displayed a quilt about the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Asheville Museum.
D. Last autumn, Professor Ellis displayed a quilt about the blue ridge Mountains at the asheville Museum.
C. Last autumn, Professor Ellis displayed a quilt about the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Asheville Museum.
How does the structure of paragraph 4 support the author’s purpose in “Listening Beneath the Waves”?
A. By explaining how scientists compare sound recordings with animal behavior, the paragraph shows how technology can reveal effects that are difficult to observe directly.
B. By describing boat engines, the paragraph explains how boats are manufactured.
C. By listing steps for building a hydrophone, the paragraph teaches readers to become engineers.
D. By criticizing boat traffic, the paragraph persuades readers never to travel by boat.
A. By explaining how scientists compare sound recordings with animal behavior, the paragraph shows how technology can reveal effects that are difficult to observe directly.
19. The student wants to add a sentence in blank (2) that introduces the main topic while establishing a clear cause-and-effect organizational structure. Which sentence best achieves this goal?
A. Because coastal marshes support wildlife and protect communities, preserving them is essential.
B. Many visitors enjoy taking photographs near South Carolina’s marshes.
C. Coastal marshes can be found in several regions around the world.
D. Researchers have studied marsh grasses for many years.
A. Because coastal marshes support wildlife and protect communities, preserving them is essential.
Bonus Question:
Name three things
Mrs. Ferraro is afraid of...
1. things with a lot of legs
2. things with no legs
3. ghosts