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1.Which of the following statements from the passage supports the author’s claim that Gutzon Borglum was a critical part of Mount Rushmore’s creation?
A.
“Borglum, who studied in Paris, had sculptures on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and also created sculptures of other famous figures such as Woodrow Wilson.” (paragraph 2)
B.
“Borglum designed the sculpture, and he also chose Mount Rushmore as the location for the monument.” (paragraph 2)
C.
“Even though Borglum is credited with the development of the sculpture, he did not actually sculpt monument himself nor did he see the work through to its completion. “ (paragraph 3)
D.
“Borglum died on March 6, 1941, months before the complete of the project.” (paragraph 3)
B.
“Borglum designed the sculpture, and he also chose Mount Rushmore as the location for the monument.” (paragraph 2)
2.Read the sentence from paragraph 2.
Although the original idea for the monument was introduced by Doane Robinson, it was acclaimed sculptor Gutzon Borglum who worked on the project.
Which word best replaces the word acclaimed as it is used in the sentence?
A.
famous
B.
reliable
C.
tenacious
D.
unimportant
A.
famous
4.What is a central idea of the passage?
A.
Mount Rushmore was the vision of one man who wanted to honor four influential presidents.
B.
Mount Rushmore is a popular monument that was thoughtfully created to honor American democracy.
C.
Mount Rushmore was a dangerous and difficult monument to create and was nearly impossible to fund.
D.
Mount Rushmore was constructed in an unstable manner and requires many enhancements for safety.
B.
Mount Rushmore is a popular monument that was thoughtfully created to honor American democracy.
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6.How does paragraph 5 contribute to the development of the central idea?
A.
by illustrating how getting money to pay for many of the designs was difficult
B.
by suggesting that some of Borglum’s ideas were not able to feasibly be completed
C.
by clarifying the primary reason the design for Mount Rushmore was changed nine times
D.
by explaining that during the Great Depression, people were more concerned with other matters
C.
by clarifying the primary reason the design for Mount Rushmore was changed nine times
8.Read the sentence from paragraph 6.
Borglum credited Lincoln with preserving the nation.
What does the phrase preserving the nation mean?
A.
that Borglum protected the Mount Rushmore project from being cancelled
B.
that Abraham Lincoln’s sculpture was made out of granite that would not erode easily
C.
that Abraham Lincoln was chosen by Borglum because he kept the United States unified
D.
that Borglum designed the sculptures uniquely to prevent them from being destroyed easily
C.
that Abraham Lincoln was chosen by Borglum because he kept the United States unified
7.The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How does the author connect Mount Rushmore to the idea of American democracy?
A.
by illustrating how many people visit the monument each year
B.
by describing the patriotic ceremonies tourists can attend when they visit the monument
C.
by explaining the reason that each president was chosen as a representative on the monument
D.
by discussing how the creation of the monument was a collective effort among the American people
C.
by explaining the reason that each president was chosen as a representative on the monument
7. Part B
Which quote supports the answer in Part A?
A.
“Mount Rushmore is one of America’s most popular historical landmarks. It is visited by almost three million people each year.” (paragraph 1)
B.
“He created the model of the finalized project and oversaw the work, but over four hundred men worked to sculpt the presidents’ faces by removing 450,000 tons of granite with dynamite.” (paragraph 3)
C.
“George Washington, for example, was the first president of the United States as a democratic nation and represents the nation’s beginning. Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence.” (paragraph 6)
D.
“Flag folding during this event allows current and past military personnel to participate and be recognized.” (paragraph 8)
C.
“George Washington, for example, was the first president of the United States as a democratic nation and represents the nation’s beginning. Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence.” (paragraph 6)
4.This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Based upon the events of the passage, what is Margaret likely to do?
A.
enroll in a boarding school in New York
B.
return home to New York without James
C.
continue on the trip to San Francisco with James
D.
remind James of his obligations to return to San Francisco
C.
continue on the trip to San Francisco with James
4. Part B
Which quotation best supports the answer in Part A?
A.
“Finally,’ I thought, ‘this journey is ending, but perhaps a new, fascinating journey would soon be beginning.” (paragraph 1)
B.
“James, the firstborn and three years my senior, had forever conducted himself as an authority figure, and a foreboding one at that.” (paragraph 3)
C.
“‘You had absolutely no intention to return to New York or Miss Alice Smythe,’ I stuttered, powerless to comprehend my brother’s deception and panicked over my position in his plans.” (paragraph 14)
D.
“‘But you pretended to be someone you are not when you spoke to them!’” (paragraph 17)
A.
“Finally,’ I thought, ‘this journey is ending, but perhaps a new, fascinating journey would soon be beginning.” (paragraph 1)
7.Which theme is conveyed through the characters of both James and Margaret?
A.
oppression of women
B.
struggles of class warfare
C.
competition between siblings
D.
confronting social expectations
D.
confronting social expectations
3. Match each president with the reason Borglum chose him as a representative on the Mount Rushmore sculpture.
1. George Washington
2. Thomas Jefferson
3. Theodore Roosevelt
4. Abraham Lincoln
A. expanded the boundaries of the United States
B. helped the country to move forward by expanding businesses and industry
C. represents birth of nation
D. served as president during conflict between the nation’s states
2A
3B
1C
4D
9.Which two statements explain how the author develops the idea that Mount Rushmore is a patriotic monument?
A.
The author highlights activities that visitors can enjoy before and after viewing the monument.
B.
The author outlines the process by which the sculpture of the presidents’ faces was completed.
C.
The author describes ceremonies that take place to honor veterans and soldiers at the monument.
D.
The author identifies the efforts made by each featured president to increase American capitalism.
E.
The author provides examples of exhibits at Mount Rushmore that illustrate the nationalistic atmosphere of the monument.
C.
The author describes ceremonies that take place to honor veterans and soldiers at the monument.
E.
The author provides examples of exhibits at Mount Rushmore that illustrate the nationalistic atmosphere of the monument.
10.How does the author’s use of rhetoric in paragraph 5 impact the author’s point of view?
A.
The author’s use of technical language clarifies the attention to detail needed to complete such a daunting task.
B.
The author’s use of language with negative connotation emphasizes the financial challenges involved in completing the project.
C.
The author’s use of informal language helps the author make Mount Rushmore more appealing to all audiences.
D.
The author’s use of jargon aids in providing a detailed explanation of how Mount Rushmore’s plans evolved throughout the project.
B.
The author’s use of language with negative connotation emphasizes the financial challenges involved in completing the project.
1.Which quotation offers the best evidence that James had been planning his escape for some time?
A.
“A scanty four days earlier, my eldest brother James and I had boarded the westbound transcontinental railroad in New York City bound for San Francisco.” (paragraph 2)
B.
“James had petitioned our parents to permit me to accompany him; he offered them correspondence from a boarding school headmistress, who promised to refine my skills and knowledge.” (paragraph 2)
C.
“. . . I realized unquestionably that my esteemed brother was masking a secret; I was determined to discover the nature of that secret.” (paragraph 10)
D.
“James remained as steadfast and tedious as he had the previous afternoon; however . . . , I sensed a lightness about him that he had not exhibited before that mysterious meeting in Council Bluffs.” (paragraph 11)
B.
“James had petitioned our parents to permit me to accompany him; he offered them correspondence from a boarding school headmistress, who promised to refine my skills and knowledge.” (paragraph 2)
3.Which trait, shared by both James and Margaret, influences their behavior?
A.
ambition
B.
curiosity
C.
jealousy
D.
sympathy
B.
curiosity
Read the sentence from the passage.
Identify whether the sentence provides relevant or irrelevant evidence to support the author’s idea that creating Mount Rushmore was a complex process.
" Borglum designed the sculpture, and he also chose Mount Rushmore as the location for the monument"
Read the sentence from the passage.
Identify whether the sentence provides relevant or irrelevant evidence to support the author’s idea that creating Mount Rushmore was a complex process.
"The faces of four great American presidents, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt are memorialized in the Black Hills of South Dakota"
Irrelevant
Read the sentence from the passage.
Identify whether the sentence provides relevant or irrelevant evidence to support the author’s idea that creating Mount Rushmore was a complex process.
"He created the model of the finalized project and oversaw the work, but over four hundred men worked to sculpt the presidents' faces by removing 450,000 tons of granite with dynamite."
Relevant
Read the sentence from the passage.
Identify whether the sentence provides relevant or irrelevant evidence to support the author’s idea that creating Mount Rushmore was a complex process.
"Securing funds and changes to the design delayed completion."
Relevant
Read the sentence from the passage.
Identify whether the sentence provides relevant or irrelevant evidence to support the author’s idea that creating Mount Rushmore was a complex process.
"Borglum wanted to include a feature called the Entablature, which would have text describing important events in the United States' history. However, both money and logistics made this feature unrealistic."
Relevant
Select two details from paragraph 2 that support the theme of being controlled by others’ expectations.
"James had petitioned out parents to permit me to accompany him; he offered them correspondence from a boarding school headmistress, who promised to refine my skills and knowledge. The matter was discussed, a plan was settled upon, and traveling garments were acquired, entirely without my knowledge. If truth be told, my emotions were conflicted; I didn't want to go to boarding school, but I craved experience beyond New York society. Through newspaper reports, I educated myself about a world contrary to my own; however for a lady of my social standing, to venture anywhere close to it would have been scandalous."
he offered them correspondence from a boarding school headmistress
AND
to venture anywhere close to it would have been scandalous
5.Read the sentence below from paragraph 14.
The train’s roar merely amplified the roar in my overwhelmed brain.
What is the meaning of amplified as it is used in the sentence?
A.
defined
B.
explained
C.
intensified
D.
questioned
C.
intensified
9.Read the excerpt from paragraphs 11 and 12 below.
That night, listening intently for James’ gentle snoring, I resisted the train’s slumber-inducing rock so that I could look into his jacket pocket and reveal the secret.
I waited long minutes after James’ deep breathing began, eased myself from under the blanket, and tiptoed toward the Chesterfield chair, where his suitcoat rested. I soundlessly slipped my hand into the pocket and inched out the envelope, shaking with disbelief at my breach of privacy and appropriate behavior, but I simply had to know what James was hiding!
What effect is created by the detailed description?
A.
It reveals Margaret’s motives to James.
B.
It heightens the suspense of the passage.
C.
It demonstrates Margaret’s confidence in her brother.
D.
It reveals the identity of the man that James had met.
B.
It heightens the suspense of the passage.
10.Read the summary of the passage.
Margaret and her brother James set out for a cross-country journey to San Francisco. At one of their stops, James begins to act suspicious. Margaret learns while James is sleeping that he is planning to abandon their plans and run away to Washington. She confronts James, and he confesses that he is unhappy with his pre-planned life.
Which sentence should be added to the summary?
A.
Margaret is left questioning the certainty of her own future.
B.
James has never enjoyed nursery rhymes or childish games.
C.
The man James meets in Iowa has long legs and wears a wool suit.
D.
Margaret and James travel for four days before reaching Council Bluffs, Iowa.
A.
Margaret is left questioning the certainty of her own future.
6.
Choose a phrase for each blank to correctly complete the sentence.
Because of Margaret’s [CHOICE 1], James is forced to [CHOICE 2].
Choice 1: inquisitive nature, trust in her brother, desire to return home
Choice 2: marry a woman he does not love, reveal a deep frustration with his life, continue a life of missed opportunities
inquisitive nature
reveal a deep frustration with his life