Henry Plant
What sentence summarizes the central idea of paragraph 3 of Passage 1?
A) Henry wanted to be able to move back home from Georgia.
B ) Henry wanted to work for himself instead of for someone else.
C) Henry was interested in working in a business other than shipping.
D Henry had already made a New York shipping company a success.
B ) Henry wanted to work for himself instead of for someone else.
What does frail mean as it is used in paragraph 9 of Passage 2?
A. weak
B. naughty
C. tall
D. happy
A. weak
Which word from The Sun and The Wind helps the reader understand the meaning of the word annoyed in paragraph 7?
A. “afraid” (paragraph 6)
B. “bellowed” (paragraph 6)
C. “impatiently” (paragraph 7)
D. “declared” (paragraph 7
C. “impatiently” (paragraph 7)
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What sentence describes how Aparna contributes to the problem the characters face in Passage 2?
A. She wants more candy.
B. She is jealous of her sister.
C. She wishes she was older.
D. She thinks there is nothing to do
B. She is jealous of her sister.
With which statement would the authors of both Henry Plant and Fernando Bujones most likely agree?
A. People cannot succeed without help from others.
B. People who work hard as children do well as adults.
C. People who do great things are not quickly forgotten.
D. People cannot fully understand the choices of others
C. People who do great things are not quickly forgotten.
What does vast mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of Passage 1?
A. enormous
B. wonderful
C. expensive
D. interesting
A. enormous
Part A What central idea is implied in paragraph 12 of Passage 2?
A. Fernando hoped to be invited to work with a different ballet company.
B. Fernando had always wanted to perform with the New York City Ballet.
C. Fernando did not feel he was ready to perform with the New York City Ballet.
D. Fernando did not want to choose a ballet company based on what others thought.
C. Fernando did not feel he was ready to perform with the New York City Ballet.
How does Sun show his strength and help resolve the plot in The Sun and The Wind?
A. He makes the man feel hot.
B. He works hard in the summer.
C. He makes the garbage can roll down the street.
D. He takes the newspaper and dances down the street.
A. He makes the man feel hot.
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A?
A. “I ate my box of sweets in one day.” (paragraph 13)
B.“I quickly grew bored of my puppet.” (paragraph 13)
C. “How I wanted those bracelets for myself!” (paragraph 13)
D. “Of course, I was only four.” (paragraph 14)
C. “How I wanted those bracelets for myself!” (paragraph 13)
Select two relevant details that would be included in summaries of Plant’s and Bujones’s biographies.
A. They both created a new way of doing something.
B. They both became well known in Florida and beyond.
C. They both dreamed of connecting Florida to the world.
D. They both were motivated to excel by childhood difficulties.
E. They both were given opportunities that led to their success
B. They both became well known in Florida and beyond.
E. They both were given opportunities that led to their success
In paragraph 5 of Passage 1, the author claims that “Florida began to blossom into a thriving, modern state.” Which relevant detail supports this claim?
A. Henry’s railroad network traveled through many towns and cities.
B. Florida had few railways at the time that Henry decided to build some.
C. Henry’s railroad line allowed people to send their goods to other areas.
D. Florida was home to farmers and several other producers in the 1880s.
C. Henry’s railroad line allowed people to send their goods to other areas.
Part B
Which detail from paragraph 12 supports the answer in Part A?
A. “Fernando worked harder than ever before.”
B. “Most dancers could only dream of performing with this group.”
C. “But Fernando surprised everyone.”
D.“He turned down the offer so that he could continue to perfect his skills and talent.”
D.“He turned down the offer so that he could continue to perfect his skills and talent.”
Which two sentences should be included in a summary of the plot of The Sun and The Wind?
A. Sun was watching Wind.
B. Sun challenged Wind to a contest.
C. Sun was relaxing because it was fall.
D. Wind could wrap flags around their poles.
E. Wind was unable to get the man to remove his coat.
B. Sun challenged Wind to a contest.
E. Wind was unable to get the man to remove his coat.
Read this sentence from Honey and Vinegar.
“‘Aparna!’ he said in a voice so stern that I became
as still as a statue.” (paragraph 17)
How does the simile as still as a statue add meaning to this description of Aparna?
A. It shows that she is playing a trick.
B. It shows that she is not moving at all.
C. It shows that she is sorry about her actions.
D. It shows that she is not sure what her father wants.
B. It shows that she is not moving at all.
What are two ways The Sun and The Wind and Honey and Vinegar differ in how their themes are developed?
A. The plot events in Passage 1 teach a lesson, but they do not in Passage 2.
B. The theme is developed in Passage 1 by showing characters compete, while the character’s actions in Passage 2 show the value of teamwork.
C. Passage 1 is a fable, while in Passage 2 the theme is developed using a situation and characters that could be real.
D The theme is developed in Passage 2 when a character changes a behavior, while Passage 1 neither characters’ behavior changes.
E. The action of Passage 2 is set in the past, while in Passage 1 the theme is developed in the present
C. Passage 1 is a fable, while in Passage 2 the theme is developed using a situation and characters that could be real.
D The theme is developed in Passage 2 when a character changes a behavior, while Passage 1 neither characters’ behavior changes.
Part A
What structure does the author mainly use to present the information in Passage 1?
A. cause and effect
B. chronological order
C. problem and solution
D. compare and contrast
B. chronological order
In Passage 2, how does the author present the information in paragraph 14?
A. by explaining the step-by-step approach Fernando used to reach some of his goals
B. by describing the causes of some events from Fernando’s life and their effects
C. by telling some problems Fernando faced during his life and how he solved them
D. by comparing and contrasting Fernando’s life before and after his time as a performer
B. by describing the causes of some events from Fernando’s life and their effects
How is the theme developed in The Sun and The Wind?
A. Wind’s rowdy, aggressive behavior proves that might is always right.
B. Sun’s calm, gentle behavior shows there is more than one way to be strong.
C. Sun and Wind both learn the importance of showing off strength.
D. Sun and Wind work together to show that nature must be respected
B. Sun’s calm, gentle behavior shows there is more than one way to be strong.
Read this sentence from Honey and Vinegar.
“You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, you know.” (paragraph 17)
Based on the passage, what does this example of figurative language mean?
A. Asking for what you want will make people want to spend time with you.
B. It is better to be happy with what you have than to ask for something else.
C. Once you have decided what you want, you should not change your mind.
D. You are more likely to get what you want by being kind than by being unpleasant.
D. You are more likely to get what you want by being kind than by being unpleasant.
Choose two sentences that describe the resolution of both The Sun and The Wind AND Honey and Vinegar.
A. A main character is unhappy.
B. The main characters are both satisfied.
C. A main character demonstrates a different way to behave.
D. The author describes a main character making a difficult request.
E. The author uses sound to show how one or more main characters feel
C. A main character demonstrates a different way to behave.
E. The author uses sound to show how one or more main characters feel
Part B
Which sentence from the passage supports the answer in Part A?
A. “The companies Henry worked for shipped goods and other cargo between Connecticut and New York.” (paragraph 2)
B. “Many southern railroads were torn up and ruined.” (paragraph 4)
C. “It also allowed people to travel much more quickly from place to place.” (paragraph 5)
D. “In 1888, he established a seaport in Tampa, Florida.” (paragraph 6)
D. “In 1888, he established a seaport in Tampa, Florida.” (paragraph 6)
Part A
What is the central idea of Passage 2?
A. Ballet gave Fernando the chance to travel to new places.
B. By studying ballet, Fernando was able to improve his health.
C. Through hard work, Fernando became a famous ballet dancer.
D. Ballet was something Fernando learned about from his mother.
C. Through hard work, Fernando became a famous ballet dancer.
What type of figurative language is used all throughout The Sun and The Wind. Justify your response with text evidence.
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Idioms.
D. Personification
D. Personification
In Honey and Vinegar, how does the narrator’s point of view on the bracelets differ from Prisha’s perspective on them?
A. The narrator and Prisha immediately agree that the bracelets should be shared between themselves.
B. The narrator won’t be happy until her sister agrees to give all of the bracelets to her because Prisha does not care about them.
C. The sisters share the view that they should ask their father about his perspective on the issue and then go along with it.
D. The narrator feels entitled to part of Prisha’s gift, while Prisha refuses to share with her sister until she behaves less rudely.
D. The narrator feels entitled to part of Prisha’s gift, while Prisha refuses to share with her sister until she behaves less rudely.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A Which characters from Passage 1 and Passage 2 are most alike?
A. Sun and Prisha
B. Sun and Aparna
C. Wind and Aparna
D. Wind and Abbu
Part B
How do the characters in Part A contribute to the plot in each passage?
A.They both refuse to share something at first.
B. They both try to get their way by yelling and acting out.
C. They both receive good advice about solving their problem.
D. They both decide to share what they have with another character.
C. They both try to get their way by yelling and acting out.
B. They both try to get their way by yelling and acting out.