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26) Which story element also foreshadows Tommy’s longing?
H) the setting
31) The toys all have wind in common. The wind symbolizes—
B) traveling to faraway places
36) The author chose to write this story in first person because
G) it is a memory of Tommy’s childhood
41) What is the most appropriate dictionary definition of clinches
C) settles
46) The author most likely included this closing statement to--
H) Show that adventures can begin with a question
27) What is the most appropriate dictionary definition of cobbler?
B) a person who mends shoes
32) Complete the analogy.
__________ : Hermit as meat on skewers : Matthew Mugg
H) lives alone
37) If this story were written today, what would be the most likely type of transportation in Tommy’s daydreams?
B) Airplanes
42) How does the organization of the article impact its message?
G) The article uses a classification scheme that explains and develops each subtopic, which helps the reader link them by inferring connections.
47) These two excerpts help determine the author’s purpose is to--
B) demonstrate that adventure is how one thinks about events and opportunities
28) What is one characteristic all of Tommy’s friends?
G) they are older than Tommy
33) Tommy’s days are unusual for nine-year-olds because—
B) he seems to have no friends his own age
38) Which set of subtitles would be most appropriate for paragraphs 2, 3, 4, and 5?
J) Risk-Takers
Imagination
Adventure Junkies
Adventurers
43) The author most likely included imagination in the article because—
D) imagination helps people dream up adventures to take
48) Which excerpt does not support the main idea of paragraph 5?
F) Adventure junkies do seem extreme
29) Use your knowledge of the individual words and the context of the story to determine the meaning of the phrase seek my fortune
D) travel to achieve wealth and success
34) Tommy feels a strong connection to—
J) nature and animals
39) Which statement can be verified as factual evidence?
D) The site has blogs about everything adventure-related, including the best hiking routes around the world, kayaking in New Zealand, paragliding in Colombia, and scuba diving in Malpelo.
44) What is the best conclusion you can draw after reading the entire article?
H) I can go on an adventure!
49) The author addresses the audience throughout the article—
D) so the audience will allow the author to guide them through drawing the correct conclusions and making inferences
30) What type of characteristic does the excerpt reveal?
F) Tommy is imaginative
35) Which word or phrase does not give you a clue to the meaning of mussel?
C) long grass
40) What is the main idea of the article?
F) Everyone can be an adventurer
45) Use the etymology below to determine the most appropriate meaning of finance
A) to pay for something
50) Based on the article, which statement is not a logical connection?
H) If Einstein were alive today, he would be an adventure junkie