In paragraph 1, the author is trying to persuade the reader that Steven Guzman-
does not enjoy life
100
What statement is the first paragraph mainly about?
Early forms of artificial lighting included fire, candles, torches, and kerosene lamps
100
You can tell from the first paragraph that this excerpt comes form a biography because the author
guesses about Latimer's motivation
100
In paragraph 2, the word mantle most likely refers to a
What is sheath that gives off light when heated
200
In paragraphs 1-3 of the story, the reader learns__
background information
200
Which sentence is the best summary of the findings of the Michigan survey in paragraph 2?
Family income level and ethnic background did not strongly influence the amount of free time children had.
200
The headings "Lighting by Gas," Electricity," and "Bulbs and Filaments" help to show
how artificial lighting developed from 1792 to 1913
200
In paragraph 2, the author describes the effects of
Edison's inventing the lightbulb
200
In paragraph 2, the word surround most likely refers to
What are machines that make electricity
300
The details about the setting in paragraph 5 suggest that Pierre and Joseph-
know Prince Edward Street as well as they know each other
300
Which statement from the essay expresses the author's opinion?
a) they all sounded a little like Steven
b) kids ages 2 to 12 spend 29 hours a week in school
c) They also did more household chores
a
300
What detail from paragraph 3 best supports the idea that "early electric light was not suitable from private houses"?
The glare of early electric light was too harsh for small rooms
300
What statement best paraphrases the words "Lewis Latimer, son of a man held in bondage" in paragraph 6?
Lewis Latimer's father was an enslaved person
300
In paragraph 6, the word discharge most likely refers to
What is carrying a flow of electricity
400
In paragraph 7, the author shows that the characters are growing old mainly by-
describing Pierre and Joseph's physical appearance
400
The author avoids plagiarisim in paragraph 5 by--
citing sociologist Sandra Hofferth as the source of the information
400
What pattern of organization does the author use in paragraph 6?
cause-and-effect
400
The sentences in paragraph 6 illustrate which characteristic of a biography?
Examples of how others viewed Latimer important
400
The Latin word candescere means "to glow." What does incandescent in paragraph 2 mean?
What is giving off light when heated
500
In paragraph 31, Jacque's final words help express the story's theme by showing that-
trust between friends can be very strong
500
The phrase believe it or not in paragraph 7 suggests that the author believes -
children spend too much of their free time watching television
500
The graphic aid showing a light bulb is important to the selection because it-
shows how the parts of a light bulb work together
500
What word best describes the author's feelings about Latimer, the subject of this biography?
Admiring
500
The Latin prefix in- means "in," and the Latin word stallum means "place." What does installation in paragraph 5 mean?