The Little Prince
Which of the following happens first?
a) The king forbids the little prince to yawn.
b) The king commands the little prince to yawn.
c) The little prince yawns in the king's presence.
d) The little prince says that he is too intimidated to yawn.
c) The little prince yawns in the king's presence.
What is the main obstacle to producing wind power?
a) finding a location for the wind turbines
b) training people to repair the wind turbines
c) finding people skilled enough to build the wind turbines
d) raising the money to purchase the wind turbines
a) finding a location for the wind turbines
Based on the story, which is the most likely reason Nelson Mandela was arrested multiple times in his life?
a) He shot and killed 69 protesters in Sharpeville.
b) He tried to disband the African National Congress.
c) He took actions to bring about the end of apartheid in South Africa.
d) He married and had two daughters with a white woman named Winnie.
c) He took actions to bring about the end of apartheid in South Africa.
According to "Let's Go to the Movies", which event happened last?
a) New animation companies appeared.
b) Hollywood started releasing summer blockbusters.
c) Directors started making independent films.
d) Steven Spielberg entered the film industry.
a) New animation companies appeared.
Identify the definition of the underlined word.
Mr. Williams was rewarded for his dedication to improving the lives of poor people in his city.
a) effort that someone puts into a particular activity because they care about it a lot
b) a school where kids live
c) the actions taken to protect or defend something against danger
d) very informal words or expressions
a) effort that someone puts into a particular activity because they care about it a lot
What do the king's demands of the little prince reveal?
a) The king is foolish and arrogant.
b) The king is well-mannered and shy.
c) The king is smart but irresponsible.
d) The king is curious but lazy.
a) The king is foolish and arrogant.
Why did the author most likely write "Where Do We Get Our Energy?"?
a) to describe the many ways electricity is produced
b) to convince readers to use more nonrenewable energy sources
c) to persuade readers to live near wind farms
d) to explain how people used to live without electricity
a) to describe the many ways electricity is produced
Why did the author write this selection?
a) to convince readers to become freedom fighters.
b) to explain why apartheid was harmful to Black South Africans
c) to ask readers to participate in their national governments
d) to tell the story of a man and his struggle to help his people
d) to tell the story of a man and his struggle to help his people
Why were movies popular during the Great Depression?
a) They gave Americans advice on how to make money.
b) They reminded Americans of the hardships they faced.
c) They were cheap and distracted people from their troubles.
d) They were expensive and made those who could afford them feel successful.
c) They were cheap and distracted people from their troubles.
Identify the antonym of the underlined word.
Monica allows her children to stay up until midnight on weekends.
a) releases
b) endurance
c) prohibits
d) recruits
c) prohibits
What can you infer about the king from the fact that he consults a calendar before telling the little prince when the sun sets?
a) The king has no interest in watching the sun set.
b) The king has no control over when the sun sets.
c) The king has no idea if the sun will set.
d) The has no information about when the sun sets.
b) The king has no control over when the sun sets.
What can you conclude about renewable energy from the following excerpt?
"Progress has to happen, we just have to be careful. That way we can ensure a future of safe, clean energy."
a) Renewable energy will most likely not be used in the future.
b) Renewable energy will eventually produce most of the world's electricity.
c) Renewable energy sources will have a negative impact on the future.
d) Renewable energy sources will not solve the world's energy problems.
b) Renewable energy will eventually produce most of the world's electricity.
What happened when the government of South Africa introduced apartheid?
a) Many Black South Africans were no longer required to carry passbooks.
b) Black and white South Africans lived together peacefully.
c) Black South Africans were given more freedoms than white South Africans.
d) Many Black and white South Africans began a campaign of civil disobedience.
d) Many Black and white South Africans began a campaign of civil disobedience.
Which sequence places the following in the correct order?
I. The United States entered World War II.
II. Televisions entered many American homes.
III. The United States plunged into the Great Depression.
IV. The first movie with sound was released.
a) III, I, IV, II
b) IV, III, I, II
c) I, III, II, IV
d) II, IV, I, III
b) IV, III, I, II
Identify the definition of the underlined word.
The 400 mile bike race is designed to test the cyclists' endurance and speed.
a) very informal words or expressions
b) the actions take to protect or defend something against danger
c) effort that someone puts into a particular activity because they care about it a lot
d) the ability to do something difficult for a long time
d) the ability to do something difficult for a long time
Why does the little prince grow bored of the king?
a) The king asks the little prince too many questions.
b) The king refuses the little prince's advice.
c) The little prince feels that the king favors his other subjects.
d) The little prince realizes that talking to the king is a waste of time.
d) The little prince realizes that talking to the king is a waste of time.
Which is NOT mentioned in the selection as a renewable energy source?
a) water
b) natural gas
c) wind
d) sunlight
b) natural gas
Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word from the selection?
"Already, Nelson has noble ideas about how life should be."
a) showing an interest in law and politics
b) having a strong desire to lead others
c) showing excessive selfishness and greed
d) having a high standard of what is right and good
d) having a high standard of what is right and good
What do the movies "Jaws" and "Star Wars" have in common?
a) They were both summer blockbusters.
b) Neither were popular when they were released.
c) They were both directed by George Lucas.
d) Neither made use of special effects.
a) They were both summer blockbusters.
a) limb
b) fury
c) pun
d) apartheid
d) apartheid
What does the following excerpt tell you about the little prince's personality?
"If Your Majesty desires to be promptly obeyed, he should give me a reasonable command. He might command me, for instance, to leave before this minute is up."
a) The little prince is dangerous and rude.
b) the little prince is embarrassed and afraid.
c) The little prince is amused and curious.
d) The little prince is polite and clever.
d) The little prince is polite and clever.
What detail helps you understand what offshore wind farms are?
a) The large machines involved can hurt local animals, especially birds.
b) Stronger winds mean more energy is produced.
c) Wind power is a growing renewable energy source in the United States.
d) Building a wind turbine on a body of water would be more difficult than building one on land, but the effort can be worthwhile.
d) Building a wind turbine on a body of water would be more difficult than building one on land, but the effort can be worthwhile.
Which can be inferred from the following excerpt?
"When he is old enough to go to school, the boy's teacher gives him an English name. This is the tradition."
a) Teachers taught children to reject their heritage.
b) Teachers encouraged children to learn about the African people.
c) Nelson Mandela no longer wanted to be called Rolihlahla.
d) Nelson Mandela's classmates didn't know how to pronounce his African name.
a) Teachers taught children to reject their heritage.
How did Hollywood make movies to support World War II?
a) It showed off technological progress with 3-D movies.
b) People became less interested in going out to movies.
c) The first color movies were also made at this time.
d) Patriotic movies played across the country.
d) Patriotic movies played across the country.
The patient felt _______ pain in the spot where his tooth used to be.
a) sodden
b) phantom
c) complimentary
d) noble
b) phantom