How to Identify a Knight
How Old is a Cowboy?
Chinatown in Texas
100

In paragraph 1, the word protect means--

A. attact

B. defend

C. pretend

D. To harm

B. defend

100

A synonym for the word responsibility in paragraph 3 is--

A. power

B. burden

c. maturity

D. authority

D. authority

100

Why did Chinese men move to America in the 1800s?

A. The Chinese government wanted them to learn about life in America. 

B. They wanted to study at American schools. 

C. They heard that America was just like China. 

D. There wasn't enough work in China.

D. There wasn't enough work in China.

200

The author wrote this selection mainly to--

A. compare different knights' helmets

B. explain what a knight is

C. explain what a coat of arms is

D. persuade the reader to learn more about knights

C. explain what a coat of arms is

200

The author wrote this selection most likely to--

A. explain the history of the word cowboy

B. help children become cowboys

C. argue that cowboys are really men

D. tell a story about a cowboy's life

A. explain the history of the word cowboy

200

What does the word immigrated mean in paragraph 1?

A. moved to a new country

B. easily saw something

C. had a good meal

D. took place

A. moved to a new country

300

Read the sentence below.

A gold helmet meant the knight was royalty. 

This sentence helps the reader know that gold helmets--

A. needed more work to keep them clean

B. went to the bravest knights

C. were the most expensive

D. were for kings only

D. were for kings only

300

In paragraph 3, the word predators means--

A. wild animals

B. animals that live in groups

C. animals that eat other animals

D. animals that live in mountains

C. animals that eat other animals

300

Chinese immigrants keep  culture and traditions alive by--

A. telling stories  to the children

B. having generations of family live in one home

C. working hard to have restuarants

D. visiting China as much as they can

B. having generations of family live in one home

400

Which idea from the selection is best supported by the photographs?

A. The shield was decorated with a colored pattern.

B. The colors, patterns, animals, and objects were all symbols of something. 

C. The symbols showed what was important to the knight. 

D. Each coat of arms had different designs and colors that made it special.

D. Each coat of arms had different designs and colors that made it special.

400

Read these sentences from paragraph 3. 

Cowboys also watched out for thieves. Thieves tried to steal the cows. 

This sentence shows that cowboys had to be--

A. brave

B. dangerous

C. lucky

D. interesting


A. brave

400

The title of the article, "Chinatown in Texas" helps the reader understand that--

A. Houston's Chinatown is like other Chinatowns

B. Austin's Chinatown is a cultural center

C. Texas has other cultures

D. Texas is not too far from China

C. Texas has other cultures

500

Which answer gives the best summary of the selection?

A.  The helmet was important because it showed the knight's social class. A gold helmet was for royalty. A steel helmet was for regular nobles. 

B. A coat of armor identified a knight. Its symbols also showed a knight's values. Coats of armor are still being used today.

C. Each part of a coat of armor has meaning, The colors, patterns, animals, or object symbols all stand for a value. 

D. You can make your own coat of arms today. Choose the symbols and colors that are meaningful to you. 

B. A coat of armor identified a knight. Its symbols also showed a knight's values. Coats of armor are still being used today.

500

Which section provides information on when the term "cowboy" referred to men?

A. Chores

B. Classic Cowboy

C. The Present

D. Word Play

D. Word Play

500

Read the dictionary entry below. 

close /klos/ adjective

1. little space

2. knowing someone well

3. near in time

4. watching carefully

Which meaning of close is used in paragraph?

A. Meaning 1 

B. Meaning 2

C. Meaning 3 

D. Meaning 4

B. Meaning 2