Poetry
What does forecast mean in line 11?
A) delay
B) estimate
C) desire
D) curiosity
B) estimate
What does the word systematist mean in the sentence below from paragraph 2?
"Nevertheless, their hairy bodies and leathery wings are so unlike anything that we ordinarily understand as pertaining to a bird, that opinion was apparently always divided, as to the true nature of these creatures—“a mouse with wings,” as Goldsmith called it once, according to James Boswell, is certainly a curious animal, and very difficult to classify so long as the would be systematist has no particularly definite ideas to guide him.
A.) one who creates an order of categories
B.) one who is considered an expert
C.) one who interprets the meaning of words
D.) one who studies animals
A.) one who creates an order of categories
Kyle really wanted to play basketball, but since it overlapped with the volleyball season (and since Carrie played volleyball), he would just have to defer his hoop-dreams until next year, when his relationship with her would be secure.
What does the term 'defer' mean as it is used in the sentence above?
to postpone or delay
Which statement summarizes the selection?
A) A young man in love walks his girlfriend home from the movies every Wednesday night after collecting a dish.
B) A young couple’s connection to one another is developed through the practice of dish collecting.
C) After Pearl Harbor, a young man goes to Europe to fight in the war.
D) After the war, a young couple shop for more dishes to add to their collection.
C) After Pearl Harbor, a young man goes to Europe to fight in the war.
___________ + __________ = Making an Inference
Background Knowledge + Text Evidence (Information from the Text)
What can be inferred from lines 19–24?
A) The speaker wins awards for beautiful apples.
B) The speaker lacks interest in viewing or eating apples.
C) Apple trees grow in various shapes and sizes.
D) Apple trees produce beautiful apples for people to enjoy.
D.) Apples trees produce beautiful apples for people to enjoy.
How does the last sentence in paragraph 2 refine a key concept about bats?
A.) by describing how owls and bats fly at night
B.) by explaining the functions of a bat's wings and its furry body
C.) by showing how a bat is different from both a mouse and a bird
D.) by illustrating how other languages have similar meaning of the word "bat"
D.) by illustrating how other languages have similar meaning of the word "bat"
What does the phrase "at the top his lungs" mean?
very loudly
What does the collection of dishes at the Wells Theatre symbolize?
A) the beginning of a valuable collection
B) the beginning of a life together
C) the beginning of a disaster
D) the beginning of an economic downfall
B) the beginning of a life together
Evidence that is directly stated in the text is _______________ evidence.
Explicit Evidence
How do lines 13–18 support the theme of beauty in the poem?
A) by declaring that tall, exquisite buildings and gorgeous apples are costly
B) by describing how architects use marble in their designs
C) by comparing amazing architectural designs with an apple tree’s attractiveness
D) by praising architects who design attractive buildings
C) by comparing amazing architectural designs with an apple tree’s attractiveness
How does paragraph 3 contribute to the development of the idea of scientific classification of bats?
A.) It explains why classifying any sort of animal is important to its preservation.
B.) It describes the specific characteristics that are used to classify bats as mammals.
C.) It describes the specific characteristics that are used to understand that bats are alive.
D.) It explains why classifying an animal as a mammal is better than classifying it as a bird.
B.) It describes the specific characteristics that are used to classify bats as mammals.
When Jose found out that his little brother Emilio carelessly broke Jose’s Xbox disc tray, Jose was vexed and sure let Emilio know it.
What is the meaning of the term 'vexed'?
annoyed, frustrated, worried
What effect does the author create by using the description of the china in paragraph 3?
A) It creates a sense of longing.
B) It creates an atmosphere of hopelessness.
C) It establishes an air of suspense.
D) It establishes a feeling of loathing.
A) It creates a sense of longing.
When a reader makes connections or distinctions between specific things, what does this refer to?
Similaries and Differences
Which line supports the analysis that the speaker adores apple trees?
A) “There isn’t any structure in the land that’s ‘got it beat.’ ”
B) “But that’s just a hint, at springtime, of the better things to be;”
C) “The distant edge of summer; just a forecast of the treat”
D) “And have raised their dreams in marble and we’ve marveled at their worth
A) “There isn’t any structure in the land that’s ‘got it beat.’ ”
Which statement reflects the author's point of view about the bat's abilities?
A.) The author is puzzled as to why the bat is unable to be considered a bird.
B.) The author is dismayed by the bat's comparison to a mouse.
C.) The author is fascinated that the bat can both walk and fly.
D.) The author is disturbed about the bat's ability to fly noiselessly.
C.) The author is fascinated that the bat can both walk and fly.
The children in the orphanage might have starved had it not been for the benevolence of the nuns, who sacrificed their own small salaries to provide food for the children.
What does the term 'benevolence' mean in the sentence above?
quality of being well, or kindness
Which detail from the selection supports the theme?
A.) “Every Wednesday was Dish Night at Wells Theater.”
B) “We heard about Pearl Harbor at a Sunday matinee.”
C) “This would be the movie of my life, this walking home under the moon from a movie with a girl holding a dinner plate under her arm like a book.”
D) “I came home and washed the dishes every night, and she stacked them away, bowls nesting in bowls as if we were moving the next day
C) “This would be the movie of my life, this walking home under the moon from a movie with a girl holding a dinner plate under her arm like a book.”
A good reader _________ as they are reading to gain a better understanding of the text and identify unfamiliar words and phrases.
Annotates
Which lines support the theme of the poem?
A) “When an apple tree’s in blossom it is glorious to see, / But that’s just a hint, at springtime, of the better things to be;”
B) “Architects of splendid vision long have labored on the earth, / And have raised their dreams in marble and we’ve marveled at their worth;”
C) “But I’m sure there’s nothing finer for the eye of man to meet / Than an apple tree that’s ready for the world to come and eat.”
D) “There’s the promise of the apples, red and gleaming in the sun, / Like the medals worn by mortals as r
C) “But I’m sure there’s nothing finer for the eye of man to meet / Than an apple tree that’s ready for the world to come and eat.”
Which statement provides an objective summary of the text?
A.) Bats have been difficult animals to classify throughout history. A deeper understanding of the animals has led to their categorization as mammals that can fly like birds.
B.) Bats have been studied extensively so that we can better understand their similarity to humans. This study is leading to treatments and cures for various diseases.
C.) Bats are beautiful animals that are important to the global ecosystem. Efforts are being made to bring them back from the brink of extension.
D.) Bats are dangerous, bloodthirsty predators that spread rabies. Homes should be safeguarded against their inhabitation.
A.) Bats have been difficult animals to classify throughout history. A deeper understanding of the animals has led to their categorization as mammals that can fly like birds.
Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature.
What does 'imperious' mean?
assuming power and authority without justification
How does the imagery in paragraph 3 impact the selection?
A) It shows the contrast of the Dish Night china, symbolizing innocence, with the broken china, symbolizing depression.
B.) It shows china is very fragile and easily broken in the destruction caused by war.
C.) It shows the contrast of the girlfriend’s china, symbolizing peace, with the broken china, symbolizing war.
D.) It shows china became a symbol of home for the narrator, because he wanted to return to his girlfriend.
D.) It shows china became a symbol of home for the narrator, because he wanted to return to his girlfriend.
When analyzing an argument, readers are looking for _______________ , _________________, and __________________________
Claim, Reasoning, Evidence