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100
Part A
As used in paragraph 19, what is the meaning of the word resolutely?

A. acting with determination
B. hesitating to act
C. producing results
D. proceeding cautiously

Part B
Which quotation most helps the reader understand the meaning of resolutely?
A. “‘Look, is there not plenty of water in the sea where we live?’” (paragraph 16)
B. “‘We should scoop it up and spray it towards the sky.’” (paragraph 16)
C. “‘Good idea!’ said the others as they clapped their hands.” (paragraph 17)
D. “‘Then let’s begin. We will never regret it,’ said Long Dragon.” (paragraph 20)

A
D
100
I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Tomorrow,
I'll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me,
"Eat in the kitchen,"
Then.

Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed--

I, too, am America.

The answer is: the mood of the poem

What is proud?
100
Part A
In what way did the people living in the area impact the whale rescue?

A. They knew how to coordinate diverse groups of wildlife specialists.
B. They kept rescuers safe by giving advice about conditions.
C. They had experience working with reporters during previous whale rescues.
D. They had connections to companies that could supply necessary equipment.

Part B
Which detail from the interview best supports the answer to Part A?

A. “. . . the lack of factual information . . .” (paragraph 1)
B. “. . . their knowledge and guidance helped the operation . . . .” (paragraph 3)
C. “. . . everyone wanted to play a part.” (paragraph 4)
D. “. . . pumps made to circulate water and prevent freezing.” (paragraph 5)
B
B
100
Acceptable writing and text-coding tools on the OAA
What is a #2 non-mechanical pencil and a colored pencil for text-coding?
100
The meaning of “dis-“ in the word "disassemble"
What is "away or apart"?
200
Part A
In the folktale, how do the dragons most impact the resolution of the plot?

A. by providing rain for the people
B. by becoming imprisoned in mountains
C. by creating a permanent water supply
D. by angering the god of the sea

Part B
Which detail from the folktale best supports the answer to Part A?

A. “‘The water will be like rain drops and come down to save thepeople . . . .’” (paragraph 16)
B. “. . . discovered these events and reported to the Jade Emperor.” (paragraph 23)
C. “‘Go and get four mountains to lay upon them . . . .’” (paragraph 26)
D. “. . . they turned themselves into four rivers . . . .” (paragraph 27)

C
D
200
I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Tomorrow,
I'll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me,
"Eat in the kitchen,"
Then.

Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed--

I, too, am America.

The message of this poem

What is "I am as good as anyone of another race."?
200
Part A
What effect did the owners of a Minnesota company have on the rescue?

A. The equipment they sent allowed breathing holes to be cut in the ice.
B. The equipment they sent helped to provide light for the workers.
C. The equipment they sent helped the whales move forward from one hole to the next.
D. The equipment they sent broke through the ice to create a path through the bay.

Part B
Which two details from paragraph 5 of the interview best support the answer to Part A?

A. “. . . chain saws to help cut holes in the ice.”
B. “. . . circulate water and prevent freezing.”
C. “. . . whale mating sounds to lure the whales . . .”
D. “. . . noise generated by the pumps attracted the whales.”
E. “. . . broke through a 15-foot area at the head of the bay . . .”
F. “. . . cutting holes to meet the channel . . .”
C
B, D
200
Skip the question and go back
What should I do if I don't know a question?
200
the meaning of the root “marine” in the word “submarine”
What is ocean?
300
Part A
Which difference in attitudes between the Jade Emperor and the dragons influences events later in the folktale?

A. The Jade Emperor is amused by the needs of the people, and the dragons are annoyed.
B. The Jade Emperor is angered by the needs of the people, and the dragons are pleased.
C. The Jade Emperor is indifferent about the needs of the people, and the dragons are concerned.
D. The Jade Emperor is upset about the needs of the people, and the dragons are worried.

Part B
Which paragraphs provide evidence to support the answer to Part A?

A. paragraphs 2−3
B. paragraphs 5−6
C. paragraphs 11−12
D. paragraphs 22−23

C
C
300
The type of figurative language in this example:

"Jeopardy is the best game in the world."

What is a hyperbole?
300
Part A
What made Dave Withrow uniquely qualified to join Operation Breakthrough?

A. his experience participating in marine mammal rescues
B. his knowledge about the behavior of marine mammals
C. his understanding of conditions the rescuers faced
D. his relationship with members of the news media

Part B
Which piece of evidence from the interview best supports the answer to Part A?

A. “. . . anything whale-related, especially on the West Coast, comes through our office.” (paragraph 1)
B. “. . . not at all like the average whale stranding at the beach.” (paragraph 2)
C. “. . . we didn’t know why this had captured the whole world’s attention, but all eyes were on us.” (paragraph 2)
D. “. . . their knowledge and guidance helped the operation stay safe and on track.” (paragraph 3)
B
A
300
An acceptable time to guess on questions
What is when I'm running out of time?
300
The meaning of the suffix “-ible” in the word “visible”
What is "able" or "can"?
400
Part A
How does the description of the people in paragraph 4 help shape the plot of the folktale?

A. by illustrating their customs and beliefs
B. by spurring the dragons to take action
C. by providing context for the dragons’ mystical powers
D. by emphasizing the concern they have for each other

Part B
Which additional detail helps shape the plot in a similar way as the description in paragraph 4?
A. the dragons’ visit to the Jade Emperor
B. the celebration of the people when rain fell
C. the Jade Emporer’s lack of response to the people’s need
D. the Mountain God’s actions toward the dragons
B
C
400
The type of figurative language in this example:

"Jillian jumps just like jello."

What is alliteration?
400
Part A
Which sentence from “NOAA’s Big Miracle Worker” includes two central ideas from the interview?

A. “Once we started moving the whales toward freedom, however, I couldn’t help but think that they knew something was happening.” (paragraph 2)
B. “It did help that the whales were located a good way from Barrow and the only route there was by snow machine or on one of the helicopters dedicated to the rescue effort.” (paragraph 3)
C. “If they said it was time to stop because it was too dangerous, we listened.” (paragraph 3)
D. “Aside from freeing the whales, it was the involvement of so many groups that actually became the operation’s biggest success story.” (paragraph 4)

Part B
Which additional sentence offers the best support for the central ideas in Part A?

A. “The whales were relatively young and confused.” (paragraph 2)
B. “We followed their advice and they helped us make decisions along the way.” (paragraph 3)
C. “All along, we had planned to use whale mating sounds to lure the whales from hole to hole.” (paragraph 5)
D. “While we were carefully moving the whales, a Soviet ice-breaker arrived.” (paragraph 5)
D
D
400
These need to be turned off and given to your teacher before the test starts
What are all electronic devices (cell phones, mp3 players, etc.)?
400
Packing three sets of clothes for each day of vacation is a bit superfluous. You’re probably not going to need so much, and your bag will be too heavy.

The meaning of superfluous

What is "extra" or "excessive"?
500
Part A
How do the dragons’ actions contribute to the development of the theme of the folktale?

A. Their playfulness shows that appearances can be misleading when making character judgments.
B. Their willingness to disobey the Jade Emperor shows that sacrifice is often needed for the good of others.
C. Their reliability shows that respecting one’s elders and following instructions are necessary for a successful society.
D. Their respect for the Jade Emperor shows that children can learn much from their ancestors about historical events.

Part B
Which two paragraphs from the folktale support the answer to Part A?

A. paragraph 1
B. paragraph 8
C. paragraph 13
D. paragraph 18
E. paragraph 23
F. paragraph 27
B
D, F
500
The type of figurative language in this example:

"Time flies when you're having fun."

What is an idiom?
500
Part A
In paragraph 2 of “NOAA’s Big Miracle Worker,” what tone does the phrase it was a total zoo convey?

A. urgent
B. chaotic
C. annoyed
D. pleading

Part B
Which detail from the interview indicates a tone similar to the one identified in Part A?

A. “All of the other gray whales had started migrating much earlier, but these three whales stayed in the feeding grounds too long.” (paragraph 2)
B. “They seemed to understand that we were there to help them along.” (paragraph 2)
C. “Access was limited for safety reasons and to minimize disturbance to the whales and those involved directly with the rescue effort.” (paragraph 3)
D. “There were so many groups—Inupiat hunters, biologists, oil companies, United States and Soviet Union government agencies, the military, non-profit organizations, and the press—on the scene and everyone wanted to play a part.” (paragraph 4)
B
D
500
Three important tips for answering short answer or extended response questions.
What are 1. make sure to answer all parts of the question, 2. rephrase the question in your answer, and 3. use evidence to support your inference? (Also acceptable: write in complete sentences.)
500
If I leave my dog out of his crate during the day, when I get home, the house will be in complete chaos. My shoes will be all over, pages will be torn out of my books, and trash will litter the kitchen floor.

The meaning of chaos

What is "complete disrepair"?