Like No Other
What does the phrase “reduced to this” suggest about the person’s accomplishments?
A They took place a long time ago.
B They required a great deal of effort.
C They are made to appear unimportant by the plaque.
D They are poorly explained by the words on the plaque
C They are made to appear unimportant by the plaque.
“‘Frankie, when have you ever been to Rockaway or Orchard? When have you gone
any farther than Pelham Parkway?’ Jessica retorted.”
What do these sentences reveal about Frankie?
A He rarely visits places outside the Bronx.
B He prefers to use the beaches near his home.
C He wants to spend spring break near Pelham Parkway.
D He hopes to learn more about different beaches in the area.
A He rarely visits places outside the Bronx.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Based on the passage, what inference can be made about Danielle?
A She would rather sit beside Jerry than Gwen.
B She is more interested in art than Gwen or Jerry.
C She wants Jerry to notice and admire Gwen’s work.
D She has been friends with Gwen and Jerry for a long time.
C She wants Jerry to notice and admire Gwen’s work.
Stepping back to get the full effect, he had to admit it wasn’t his best work. Oh,
well, he thought, we’ve only just learned how to do this today. If I practiced it more,
I’d obviously get better.
What does the paragraph reveal about Jerry?
A He enjoys observing the process of his work improving.
B He regularly looks for ways that he can improve his work.
C He is now embarrassed to think that people will see his work.
D He is more interested in the speed of his work than its quality.
D He is more interested in the speed of his work than its quality.
“I could stare out my apartment window for hours at how the apartment towers rose
against the Bronx skyline. They were like a mountain range just above Manhattan. And
the elevated subway tracks? Our steel road leading us to and from the metropolis.”
How does the author’s word choice affect these sentences?
A It reveals the narrator’s dislike of crowded places.
B It shows the narrator’s fondness for living in a large city.
C It reveals where the narrator hopes to move to in the future.
D It shows why the narrator wants to travel during spring break.
B It shows the narrator’s fondness for living in a large city
What is a theme of the passage?
A Studying historical books helps with relaxation.
B Exploring new places leads to a fresh perspective.
C Discussions with others can bring new knowledge.
D Arguments with friends may strengthen friendships.
C Discussions with others can bring new knowledge
“He tried to sound nonchalant but could not hide his excitement at his victory.”
(paragraph 15)
What is the meaning of the word nonchalant as it is used in the passage?
A vain and boastful
B casual and relaxed
C kind and encouraging
D surprised and enthusiastic
B casual and relaxed
What is a theme of the passage?
A Over time friends can start to grow apart.
B A hobby is more exciting when it is shared.
C Turning everything into a contest can be hurtful.
D An interesting task makes the time pass quickly.
C Turning everything into a contest can be hurtful.
“‘Better than being cooped up in an apartment for a week, too,’ Jessica noted.”
(paragraph 9)
What does the phrase “cooped up” reveal about Jessica?
A She enjoys looking out her apartment window.
B She dislikes spending lots of time in her apartment.
C She hopes to learn about new topics during spring break.
D She is worried her friends will not join the class each day
B She dislikes spending lots of time in her apartment.
What effect does the narrator’s point of view create in paragraphs 1-6?
A humor, because it highlights the fun personality of the narrator
B curiosity, because it only hints at what will happen later in the passage
C suspense, because it reveals why the narrator disagrees with the others
D excitement, because it tells what the group will accomplish later in the passage
B curiosity, because it only hints at what will happen later in the passage
What does Jerry reveal about his character by placing his picture on the wall?
A He is proud of the quality of his picture.
B He likes to bring a lot of attention to his work.
C He wants his friend in particular to notice his picture.
D He is excited about the new technique the class is learning.
B He likes to bring a lot of attention to his work.
What is the effect of the dialogue in paragraphs 17–25?
A It builds suspense as the conflict between Jerry and Gwen becomes intense.
B It creates humor as Danielle tries to make Jerry understand why Gwen is upset.
C It creates mystery because Gwen’s reasons for being angry with Jerry are unknown.
D It builds tension as Danielle leads Jerry to realize he has misinterpreted Gwen’s actions
D It builds tension as Danielle leads Jerry to realize he has misinterpreted Gwen’s actions.
What do Frankie’s comments to Ms. Cavanaugh in paragraphs 17 and 22 reveal about
him?
A He thinks the class is a waste of time.
B He is unlikely to complete the reading.
C He uses humor to keep the class lighthearted.
D He enjoys getting attention from other people.
C He uses humor to keep the class lighthearted.
Find a sentence from the passage that suggest the narrator has a positive opinion of the group’s spring break experience.
“‘Man, you didn’t have to sign up.’”
“‘We are all here voluntarily,’ I said.”
“The long sidewalk lined with aging trees led to the English building and looked
like something a tourist would buy on a postcard.”
“It was good to see the trees shaking off the deep Northeastern winter cold.”
“With that command, we quickly sat in the chairs closest to us, but far enough
apart from one another that we could enjoy a conference table meant for twelve
when we were only five.”
“She definitely would have given him the cold teacher stare if this were a regular
school day.
Find a sentence from paragraphs 17–28 that shows Jerry is beginning to change.
“Oh,” he muttered absently, dimly aware that he might be in the wrong.
OR
As the tables cleared and the classroom emptied, Jerry sat bewildered, searching
for an answer in the face staring up at him from the table.
OR
Instead, he picked up the picture and went to the board.
OR
He carefully set her work beside his own, replacing the pushpins at their
overlapping edges.
OR
There they sat side by side, held in place by the same pins.
Which two details from the passage support the idea that Gwen and Jerry are good friends?
A “‘It already looks just like him. I can’t wait to see when it’s finished.’” (paragraph 2)
B “They would spend long afternoons copying things from their favorite comics, drawing things around them; often they drew one another as comic book superheroes.” (paragraph 7)
C “After the first week, Gwen had even managed to adjust her schedule so that they were in the same class.” (paragraph 8)
D “Abruptly Gwen stopped working, and quietly started putting her pencils and ink pens away.” (paragraph 16)
E “‘If you haven’t figured it out by now, you don’t deserve to be told.’” (paragraph 25)
B “They would spend long afternoons copying things from their favorite comics, drawing things around them; often they drew one another as comic book superheroes.” (paragraph 7)
C “After the first week, Gwen had even managed to adjust her schedule so that they were in the same class.” (paragraph 8)
How does the narrator’s point of view in paragraph 3 affect the passage?
A It reveals the challenges that the group must overcome.
B It highlights the tense friendship between the group members.
C It demonstrates the different backgrounds of the group members.
D It emphasizes the harsh feelings of the group about attending school.
B It highlights the tense friendship between the group members.
“Frankie’s constant chatter was a light distraction when Mr. Marx forgot he was teaching
geometry and started into his lectures on the ancient Greeks instead. And sometimes it
was a lead weight.”
What does the phrase “lead weight” suggest about Frankie’s talking?
A It interferes with class lectures.
B It becomes too serious at times.
C It makes the class more interesting.
D It confuses the people who listen to it.
A It interferes with class lectures.
What effect do the details in paragraph 6 have on the story?
A They illustrate how much Jerry and Gwen appreciate their friends.
B They show that Jerry and Gwen enjoy learning about different styles of art.
C They reveal that Jerry and Gwen have been interested in art for a long time.
D They demonstrate how resourceful Jerry and Gwen are at pursuing their interest.
C They reveal that Jerry and Gwen have been interested in art for a long time.
Read the sentence from the passage.
“They spent the whole day perusing the vibrant images in wonder, and it was on that day that both began to take a serious interest in drawing.” (paragraph 6)
What is the meaning of the word perusing as it is used in the passage?
A coloring
B copying
C sending
D studying
D studying
Prove with evidence from the text that the theme of the story is "Turning everything into a contest can be hurtful."
“Abruptly Gwen stopped working, and quietly started putting her pencils and ink pens away.” (paragraph 16)
“Danielle rolled her eyes. ‘Why are you always so competitive with her?’” (paragraph 18)