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100
According to the article, which kind of work did Mr. Wallace first send in to a magazine? A tongue twisters B jokes and riddles C stories and poems D original drawings
B jokes and riddles
100
According to the article, which kinds of articles most appeal to Highlights editors? A articles that tell about interesting people B articles that explain how to do something C articles that capture interesting personal experiences D articles that give advice about personal problems
C articles that capture interesting personal experiences
100
What is the most likely reason the author begins the selection with a quotation from Dorothea Lange? A to provide information about photography B to introduce Dorothea Lange’s views about photography C to explain what other photographers were doing at the time D to compare Dorothea Lange’s early photographs to her later photographs
B to introduce Dorothea Lange’s views about photography
100
Based on paragraph 7, why were the migrants’ homes made of canvas, twigs, and other unusual materials? A The migrants did not need sturdy homes. B The migrants could not afford better homes. C The migrants needed lightweight homes because they moved often. D The migrants hoped their interesting homes would attract attention.
B The migrants could not afford better homes.
100
Read the sentence from paragraph 10 in the box below. While all the photos clearly portray the pain of this family’s life, the last photograph, known as Migrant Mother, is the most powerful. In the sentence, what does the word portray most likely mean? A increase B prevent C change D show
D show
200
According to the article, why is it difficult for children to get their work published in Highlights A Most children's work is of poor quality. B Highlights is written for an adult audience. C Most magazine articles are written by professional writers. D Highlights receives more children's work than it can publish.
D Highlights receives more children's work than it can publish.
200
Read the sentence from paragraph 4 in the box below. Dorothea chose just the right person or people and setting to reflect the pain of many Americans. What does the sentence suggest about Dorothea Lange? A She wanted her photographs to communicate a message. B She wanted the public to become familiar with photography. C She felt it was important to create beauty with her photography. D She believed children were the best subjects for her photographs.
A She wanted her photographs to communicate a message.
200
Based on paragraph 5, what was the most likely reason Paul Taylor wanted to include Dorothea Lange’s photographs in his reports? A The photographs showed what his words described. B The photographs helped to get his reports published. C The photographs allowed him to travel to new places. D The photographs allowed him to write shorter reports.
A The photographs showed what his words described.
200
Which of the following is the best definition of the word volume as it is used in paragraph 3? A quantity; amount B force or intensity of a sound; loudness C the space occupied by a three-dimensional object D a collection of printed sheets bound together; a book
A quantity; amount
300
According to the article, which of the following is the hardest job for a Highlights editor? A writing an original story for each issue B selecting the best kids' work to print C reading all of the mail the magazine receives D correcting the errors in kids' stories and poems
B selecting the best kids' work to print
300
According to paragraph 8, what effect did Dorothea Lange’s photographs have on President Roosevelt? A He began to send aid to migrant workers. B He encouraged farmers to move to the cities. C He asked farmers to reduce the size of their farms. D He wrote letters asking for more support for migrant workers.
A He began to send aid to migrant workers.
300
Based on the selection, what is the most likely reason Dorothea Lange did not include the children’s faces in Migrant Mother? A Dorothea Lange wanted to show how shy the children were. B Dorothea Lange wanted to photograph the children individually. C Dorothea Lange wanted to express the mother’s love for her family. D Dorothea Lange wanted to highlight the mother’s feelings about her life.
D Dorothea Lange wanted to highlight the mother’s feelings about her life.
400
What does Mr. Wallace mean when he says in the tips to "Be aware"? A Notice what kinds of work the magazine uses. B Be careful about submitting copyrighted work. C Send lots of work so at least one item will be published. D Ask a teacher to review your work before submitting it.
A Notice what kinds of work the magazine uses.
500
What does paragraph 9 suggest about Dorothea Lange’s photograph Migrant Mother? A Dorothea originally planned to photograph another subject. B Dorothea hoped the photograph would win an award. C Dorothea almost did not take the photograph. D Dorothea felt it was not her best photograph.
C Dorothea almost did not take the photograph.