Passage 1
Read this sentence from Passage 1.
“OTHER FROGS circle the log, poking it timidly, then more boldly.” (line 18)
What does timidly mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. in a brave way
B. in an angry way
C. in a foolish way
D. in an unsure way
D. in an unsure way
5. Read the sentence from Passage 2.
“There, his son, a sly and lazy fellow, came up with a scheme.” (paragraph 4)
What does the word scheme mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. unfair deal
B. sneaky plan
C. quick answer
D. angry declaration
B. sneaky plan
2. Which two sentences belong in a summary of Scene 2 of Passage 1?
A. The frogs live in a lake in Africa, and they make lots of noise.
B. The frogs get quiet because they see Crocodile.
C. Wise Old Frog says someone needs to be in charge, and the other frogs insist on having a king.
D. When it first appears, King Log splashes in the water frightening OTHER FROGS.
E. The Great Voice sends Crocodile, who starts eating the frogs.
C. Wise Old Frog says someone needs to be in charge, and the other frogs insist on having a king.
E. The Great Voice sends Crocodile, who starts eating the frogs.
7. How does the author of passage 2 develop its theme?
A. Ivan and his son are punished for being rude.
B. Ivan and his son are punished for being greedy.
C. Ivan and his son are punished for not being honest.
D. Ivan and his son are punished for not being patient.
B. Ivan and his son are punished for being greedy.
3. How is the theme developed in Passage 1?
A. The frogs live a frivolous, playful life but they are unhappy.
B. The frogs do not trust the advice of Wise Old Frog because he is older.
C. The first king The Grat Voice sends teaches the frogs how to be silent.
D. The frogs take their happy life for granted and foolishly demand a second king.
D. The frogs take their happy life for granted and foolishly demand a second king.
8. Which two details from Passage 2 best reveal the narrator’s third-person point of view?
A. “Long, long ago, two men—one rich, the other poor—inherited a field from a distant relative.” (paragraph 1)
B. “‘I did not trick you,’ stated Sasha. ‘You chose the field you wanted.’” (paragraph 3)
C. “‘Send word for Sasha to meet you at the field tomorrow morning to
prove whose land it is.’” (paragraph 4)
D. “He and Ivan had dug the hole during the night, and now he waited there, concealed under dirt and branches.” (paragraph 5)
E. “‘Because you were so greedy, you and all your family after you will live in tunnels underground.’” (paragraph 7)
A. “Long, long ago, two men—one rich, the other poor—inherited a field from a distant relative.” (paragraph 1)
D. “He and Ivan had dug the hole during the night, and now he waited there, concealed under dirt and branches.” (paragraph 5)
4. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How does The Great Voice contribute to the plot of Passage 1?
A. It describes the setting of the story.
B. It introduces the narrator of the story.
C. It provides the final outcome to the story.
D. It creates the problem the characters face in the story.
Part B
Which two sentences from the play support the answer in Part A?
A. “Don’t feel too sorry for him—he eats plenty.” (line 6)
B. “I remember the days before Crocodile came.” (line 6)
C. “Realizing what is happening, OTHER FROGS slowly fall silent and, a few at a time, crouch down in the water.” (line 20)
D. “Go walking near a lake full of frogs and you’ll hear their special voices.” (line 21)
E. “We frogs never know which footsteps belong to the king, and we’re NOT taking any chances!” (line 21)
Part A
C. It provides the final outcome to the story.
Part B
C. “Realizing what is happening, OTHER FROGS slowly fall silent and, a few at a time, crouch down in the water.” (line 20)
E. “We frogs never know which footsteps belong to the king, and we’re NOT taking any chances!” (line 21)
9. Select two ways that Ivan’s son contributes to the plot of Passage 2.
A. He turns his father into a mole.
B. He hides in a hole in the ground.
C. He works very hard planting his crops.
D. He comes up with a plan to fool Sasha.
E. He inherits a field from a distant relative.
B. He hides in a hole in the ground.
D. He comes up with a plan to fool Sasha.
6. Read this sentence from Passage 2.
“The villagers quickly discovered the dishonest son lurking in his hideout.”
(paragraph 7)
Which two phrases from Passage 2 helps the reader understand the meaning
of the word lurking in paragraph 7?
A. “the only one missing” (paragraph 5)
B. “a crowd of curious neighbors” (paragraph 5)
C. “hiding in a pit” (paragraph 5)
D. “his carefully tended crops” (paragraph 6)
E. “under the bushes” (paragraph 7)
C. “hiding in a pit” (paragraph 5)
E. “under the bushes” (paragraph 7)