MAP Test Prep

Text Based Questions
(Hello, Universe)

Main Idea & POV

Vocabulary

Text Structure

Order of Events and Interpretation

100

In the book, Hello Universe, who is NOT a narrator in the story?

A. Virgil

B. Lola

C. Kaori

D. Chet

B. Lola

100

Children between the ages of 3 – 5 need to learn basic skills before starting school. LeapStart is an interactive learning system that gets kids excited about counting, learning to read, and problem solving. The magic behind LeapStart is a stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering questions, challenges, songs, jokes and more. LeapStart helps kids build tomorrow’s skills today, in new imaginative ways.

What is the main idea?

A. LeapStart is for children between the ages of 3 – 5.
B. LeapStart gets children excited about learning.
C. LeapStart has a stylus that reads invisible dots.

D. LeapStart is a fun way for children to get the skills they need.

100

Miss March assigned three math problems. After the students were done, she demonstrated the answers on the board.

What does “demonstrate” mean?

A. To show

B. To print

C. To hope

D. To assign

A. To show

100

When baking a cake, you must combine the dry ingredients first. Then, mix the liquids. Finally, combine them all together and pour into a baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

What is the text structure?

A. Chronology

B. Comparison

C. Cause and Effect

D. Problem and Solution

A. Chronology

100

Mr. Douglas likes things done in a certain way. Students need to be seated quietly and ready to learn. He then gives a lecture on a historic event. The students need to work in groups to answer questions about the event. Students are tested the next day. Hopefully, they will all succeed!

Put these in the correct order (1 – 4)

Students are tested.

Students take their seats.

Students answer questions.

Students listen to a lecture.

1. Students take their seats.
2. Students listen to a lecture.
3. Students answer questions.
4. Students are tested.

200

Even though Virgil is afraid of the dark, he still chooses to jump down the well. Why did the author make Virgil take this action?

A. To show readers how much Virgil hates Chet

B. To illustrate Virgil's dedication and love for Gulliver

C. To highlight Virgil's fear of getting in trouble for being in the woods alone.

D. To demonstrate how much Virgil wants to find the fifth stone.

B. To illustrate Virgil's dedication and love for Gulliver

200

I must decide between a small or large dog. I have to admit, I like having a small dog on my lap while watching television. On the other hand, it is beneficial to have a larger dog for protection. Personally, I don’t think I see a large dog in my future. My apartment is just too small. Making decisions like this is often difficult.

What reason did the author provide for NOT wanting a large dog?

A. He didn’t want to have a dog on his lap.
B. He wants to have a dog for protection.
C. He wants to wait until the future to buy a dog.
D. He thinks his apartment is too small.

D. He thinks his apartment is too small.

200

The best time to take outdoor pictures is at dusk. At that time, the light is perfect for picture taking.

What does the word “dusk” mean?

A. During the morning

B. During the afternoon

C. The time between day and night

D. The time between night and day

C. The time between day and night

200

Emma was having trouble in math class. Word problems were very difficult for her. Her mother decided to hire a tutor. Now she is getting better grades.

What is the text structure?

A. Chronology

B. Comparison

C. Cause and Effect

D. Problem and Solution

200

What is the second most popular web browser?

Internet Explorer

300

Why does Virgil's family call him turtle?

Provide text evidence to support your answer.

*Answers may vary

300

The Persian cat is a long-haired breed with a round face and short muzzle. People love their soft fur. They also like their affectionate nature. According to statistics from 2017, more people bought Persians over any other breed of cat.

What is the main idea?

A. The Persian is a very popular cat.

B. The Persian cat has long hair.

C. Persian cats have round faces.

D. Persian cats have short muzzles.

A. The Persian is a very popular cat.

300

What does the word “vacant” mean?

A. Strange

B. Loud

C. Late

D. Empty

300

There are many different types of finches. The red-headed parrot finch and the black-headed munia finch are two different types. The red-headed parrot finch has a green body and a red head. The black-headed munia finch has an orange body and a black head. They are both friendly, intelligent, and very easy to train.

What is the text structure?

A. Chronology

B. Comparison

C. Cause and Effect

D. Problem and Solution

*Double points!

B. Comparison

300

Most people have to bandage a scrape from time to time. Wash your hands before you begin. The cut must then be cleaned. This may be a little painful. Then, an antibiotic is applied to prevent infection. You don’t want an infection! Finally, a band-aid is put over the cut. Now you are ready to go play again!

Put the steps in the correct order:

Apply the band-aid.

Apply antibiotic to prevent infection.

Clean the scrape.

Clean your hands.

Clean your hands.
Clean the scrape.
Apply antibiotic to prevent infection.
Apply the band-aid.

400

Why is Valencia and Roberta no longer friends?

Roberta no longer wanted to be friends with Valencia because she was deaf and she no longer enjoyed the same things.

400

1) Why do people diagram sentences? (2) Diagramming helps students master basic grammar. (3) It forces them to pick apart a sentence piece by piece. (4) They have to know the part of speech of a word, before deciding where to put it. (5) Diagramming is fun!

What sentence is the main idea?

A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4

Sentence 2

(2) Diagramming helps students master basic grammar.

400

Margie thought the movie was remarkable.

What is a synonym for “remarkable”?

A. Extraordinary

B. Appropriate

C. Peculiar

D. Severe

A. Extraordinary

400

Brent decided to wash his clothes. He mixed the red and white clothes together in the washing machine. He washed them using hot water. All of his white clothes turned pink.

What is the text structure?

A. Chronology

B. Comparison

C. Cause and Effect

D. Problem and Solution

C. Cause and Effect

400

Which country had the LEAST amount of females proficient in a foreign language?

Thailand

500

Compare and Contrast Virgil and Valencia.

*Provide at least two responses

*Answers may vary

500

1) A Caracal is a small, wild cat. (2) They are very good hunters. (3) They are fast and make very little noise. (4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air. (5) Caracals are one of over 30 species of small wild cats.

What TWO sentences show WHY Caracals are good hunters?

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 5
C. 3 and 4
D. 4 and 5

C. 3 and 4

(3) They are fast and make very little noise.

(4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air.

500

The water in the pool was very deep.

What is an antonym for “deep”?

A. Plentiful

B. Shallow

C. Entire

D. Considerable

B. Shallow

500

What text structure would you use if you were writing a biography?

A. Chronology

B. Comparison

C. Cause and Effect

D. Problem and Solution

A. Chronology

500

In what year was an instrument invented to show direction?

940