Meaning of Words
What does "that bottle erupted like Mount Vesuvius" mean as used in the paragraph 14?
A. The cola bottle was open and floating in the water
B. The cola was hot.
C. The cola was bubbling and spilling out.
D. The cola bottle was moving around.
C. The cola was bubbling and spilling out.
Why was Derrick invited on the father-and-son weekend trip?
A) Derrick was a childhood friend.
B) Derrick's father was a friend of the narrator's father.
C) Derrick had just moved away to another neighborhood.
D) Derrick had never been camping or fishing.
D) Derrick had never been camping or fishing.
How did the United States acquire the land explored by Lewis and Clark?
A) They won it from the British during the American Revolution
B) They defeated American Indians in a series of battles
C) They bought it from the kingdom of France
D) They took it from Spanish Conquistadors
C) They bought it from the kingdom of France
How did Lewis and Clark's expeditions make future journeys to the Pacific Ocean easier?
A It proved you can't cross the Rocky Mountains
B It gave future travelers maps to follow
C It made Indians mad at travelers
D It kept people from traveling on the Missouri River
B It gave future travelers maps to follow
Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:
A. how dolphins talk to people
B. how smart dolphins are
C. how dolpins are different from fish
D. which scientists are studying languages
B. how smart dolphins are
What does the word shriek mean as it is used in line 45 of the poem?
A whisper
B giggle
C yell
D flee
C yell
Which phrase best describes the speaker in the poem "Shadows" ?
A someone willing to help others with an important task
B someone comfortable performing before a large audience
C someone who shares books with friends
D someone who enjoys being outside
D someone who enjoys being outside
What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) George Washington
C) Andrew Jackson
D) William Henry Harrison
A) Thomas Jefferson
What does the word expedition mean in the sentence below?
The explorers went on an expedition to learn more about North America.
A) journey
B) caravan
C) vacation
D) A short trip
A) journey
Which sentence starter do you use when you're giving your evidence?
A) This means...
B) In paragraph __ it says..
C) In conclusion...
D) To start,
B) In paragraph __ it says..
What is the meaning of trek as it is used in paragraph?
The brave settlers trekked across the western plains.
A In spite of; Without being affected by
B To travel or make one’s way slowly and with difficulty
C To start again after stopping
D To stop
B To travel or make one’s way slowly and with difficulty
Derrick and the narrator start to make fish faces. How does this affect what happens next in the story?
A It helps Dad feel better, and he joins in.
B It upsets Dad, and the boat almost sinks.
C It surprises Dad, and he lets go of the motor.
D It leads Dad to a solution, and they catch fish.
A It helps Dad feel better, and he joins in.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
A) $100,000
B) $1 million
C) $15 million
D) $100 million
C) $15 million
What is the name of the group that traveled with Lewis and Clark?
A) The American Explorers
B) Journey Men's Club
C) The Dream Team
D) Corps of Discovery
D) Corps of Discovery
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
A) The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
B) It was placed on the endangered species list
C) It was dying out because of pesticides
D) The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
D) The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
He learned several techniques for creating pottery.
What does the word techniques mean?
A To be satisfied or happy
B To do as expected or required
C A method or way of doing something
D To not be affected by
C A method or way of doing something
Derrick asks if there should be water in the boat. How does Dad respond to this event?
A Dad starts to feel better.
B Dad talks about how much fun it is to catch fish.
C Dad is sad that the trip was not a success.
D Dad gets everyone to work together to make it safely back to shore.
D Dad gets everyone to work together to make it safely back to shore.
Why was the port of New Orleans so important?
A)It was the best place to go fishing
B) It was a party town
C) It was the Catholic headquaters
D) It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river
D) It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river
What were 2 obstacles Lewis and Clark faced on their journey?
A Flat tires & busted wagon wheel
B Wild animals & Indians
C Sickness and lost compass
Dweather
B Wild animals & Indians
What is the author's purpose for writing nonfiction?
A to entertain
B to persuade
C to inform
D to confuse
C to inform
What does the word 'edible' mean in the sentence?
Is that wild plant edible or poisonous?
A) Able to be eaten as food; safe to eat
B) To return to
C) to fly high in the sky
D) Without being affected by
A) Able to be eaten as food; safe to eat
What is a central message of the story of "A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience"?
A People may be surprised by the weather.
B People can be happy even when things go wrong.
C Sometimes it is easy to prepare for new things. D Something that is here today may be gone soon.
B People can be happy even when things go wrong.
When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana? Who was the French leader who sold Louisiana to the US? CHOOSE 2
A) 1703
B) King Louie
C) Napoleon
D) 1903
E)1803
G) 1813
E) 1803
C) Napoleon
Which sentence supports the idea that Sacagawea helped the crew?
A) “Sacagawea jumped up, threw her blanket over her brother, and wept.”
B) “Just a few minutes after drinking the mixture, Sacagawea gave birth to a baby boy.”
C) “As Sacagawea walked along the riverbank, she carried Pomp on her back, in a cradleboard or wrapped up snug in her shawl.”
D) “Sacagawea stayed calm and rescued the captains’ important things— journals, gunpowder, medicines, scientific instruments—every bundle she could reach.”
D) “Sacagawea stayed calm and rescued the captains’ important things— journals, gunpowder, medicines, scientific instruments—every bundle she could reach.”
Squids are one of the oceans coolest creatures. They protect themselves in a very unique way. Rather than using venom, teeth, or strength, squids use black ink. When this creature feels as if it is being threatened by predator, it simply releases this ink. The ink makes the water around it cloudy and dark. The murky water allows the squid to escape its predator by using their arms and siphon to propel itself.
What is the best main idea sentence for this paragraph?
A When a quid feels threatened, they let out dark stuff that helps hide them. When they are hidden, they cannot be eaten by their predators.
B Squids are the coolest ocean animal. Unlike most other ocean animals, these creatures use a different method of escaping their predators.
C Squids do not use venom or teeth to escape their predators. They use black ink.
D Squids are unique by the way they protect themselves from predators. They use black ink that makes the water cloudy and hard to see. While the water is cloudy, the squid swims away.
D Squids are unique by the way they protect themselves from predators. They use black ink that makes the water cloudy and hard to see. While the water is cloudy, the squid swims away.