Vocabulary
What does the word errs mean as used in paragraph 4 of the "Batman passage?
A. To make a mistake or stumble
B. To stray away from something
C. To behave in a manner that favors one side
D. To forget one's origins and backgrounds
C. To behave in a manner that favors one side
Which sentence supports the idea that Batman has immense wealth?
A. Batman maintains a secret identity of Bruce Wayne.
B. Batman has a strong sense of justice.
C. Batman has incredible weapons and equipment.
D. The police commissioner often assists Batman.
C. Batman has incredible weapons and equipment.
Which sentence best supports the conclusion that Iron Man was a genius?
A. Perhaps Iron Man's greatest contribution is to the Avenger's team.
B. Tony Stark struggles with moral decisions but sides with the greater good.
C. He provides resources as well as his abilities to help protect the world.
D. Tony Stark created an unbelievable suit that possesses many weapons and can fly.
D. Tony Stark created an unbelievable suit that possesses many weapons and can fly.
Which of the following is true about both Batman and Iron Man?
A. Both do not have superpowers.
B. Both want justice for their parents' murders.
C. Both have over 700 comic books in their series.
D. Both were created by Stan Lee.
A. Both do not have superpowers.
What does the word shrapnel mean as used in paragraph 2 of the "Iron Man" passage?
A. Land mines and other bombs specifically placed
B. Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion
C. Pieces of paper and trash often left on the roads
D. Metal rods and bolts often left on construction sites
B. Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion
Which of the following supports the conclusion that Batman was an instant success in the market?
A. Bruce Wayne is a genius.
B. Batman is one of the most recognizable superheroes of all time.
C. Batman earned his own self-titled comic in 1940 that ran for 713 issues.
C. Batman earned his own self-titled comic in 1940 that ran for 713 issues.
Why does the author include paragraph 3 in the selection?
A. To emphasize that Iron Man has made a lot of money
B. To suggest that Iron Man's greatest contribution is to the Avengers team
C. To inform the reader about the Iron Man movies that have been made
D. To emphasize the success that Iron man has had
D. To emphasize the success that Iron man has had
Which of the following is true of Iron Man but not of Batman?
A. Iron Man uses his intellect to fight criminals.
B. Iron Man has a suit that makes him strong.
C. Iron Man was introduced in Detective Comics #27.
D. Iron Man's origins began because of a kidnapping and injury.
D. Iron Man's origins began because of a kidnapping and injury.
What does the word cameoed mean as used in paragraph 4 of the "Iron Man" passage?
A. To be hidden or camouflaged
B. To see something as your own
C. To take over or dominate
D. To make an appearance
D. To make an appearance
Which of the following expresses an opinion?
A. Batman is a fictional superhero.
B. Batman has unmatched martial arts abilities.
C. There are 7 "Batman" feature films.
D. Batman lives in Gotham City.
B. Batman has unmatched martial arts abilities.
Which of the following is an opinion?
A. Iron Man is the most important member of the Avengers.
B. Stark refined his Iron Man suit and used it to protect the world.
C. Tony Stark was kidnapped and forced to create a weapon of mass destruction.
D. He made his first appearance in the comic book "Tales of Suspense."
A. Iron Man is the most important member of the Avengers.
Which of the following is true about Batman but not Iron Man?
A. Batman has more feature films than any other superhero.
B. Batman uses his immense wealth to help him develop weapons.
C. Batman appears in a movie alongside the Incredible Hulk.
D. Batman's parents were both killed.
A. Batman has more feature films than any other superhero.
What does the word tempered mean as used in paragraph 1 of the “Batman” passage?
A. Toughened or strengthened
B. Weakened or broken down
C. Replaced or removed
D. Softened or calmed
A. Toughened or strengthened
Which of the following best describes why Batman started fighting against crime?
A. Batman is extremely wealthy and wants to use his money for the greater good.
B. Batman's butler sees the good in Batman and pushes him to fight criminals in memory of his parents.
C. Batman watches his parents get murdered and vouches to seek justice and stop criminals.
C. Batman watches his parents get murdered and vouches to seek justice and stop criminals.
Why did the author include paragraph 2 in the article?
A. To describe to the reader how Stark created the Iron Man suit
B. To inform the reader that Stark earned two master's degrees
C. To describe the ways that Tony Stark was a genius
D. To introduce Ho Yinsen to the reader
C. To describe the ways that Tony Stark was a genius
A. Batman has a stronger sense of justice than Iron Man.
B. Iron Man has a stronger sense of justice than Batman.
C. Iron Man is more popular with young children than Batman.
D. Batman is more popular with young children than Iron Man.
A. Batman has a stronger sense of justice than Iron Man.