SOL Review 1

Let's Go Fly a Kite

100

Which of these would be the best heading for paragraph 2?

A) Build a Kite

B) Take a Break

C) Support the PTO

D) Join the Fun

C) Support the PTO

200

In “Kites Throughout History,” ingenious means —

F strange

G brilliant

H entertaining

J spirited

G brilliant

300

Which times are most important for someone interested in participating in kite contests?

F 10:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.

G 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M.

H 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.

J 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M

G 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. 

400

How does the flier highlight the events that will take place?

A By printing in capital letters

B By listing activities in bold print

C By including bulleted lists of participants

D By placing the schedule in a box

D By placing the schedule in a box

500

Read the notes a student made about part of the schedule. 

Which note shows that the student misunderstood the order of the events? 

F Watch kite-flying demonstrations 

G Participate in kite-flying competitions 

H Listen to a presentation about kites 

J Learn how to build a box kite

J Learn how to build a box kite

Identity (Poem)

100

Which of the following identifies the theme of the poem?

1. People often fear those who choose not to conform to the majority.
2. It is much easier to be true to yourself than to conform to what others expect.
3. Being different can be isolating, but it leads to true independence and happiness.
4. People who must overcome difficult circumstances are often stronger.

C. Being different can be isolating, but it leads to true independence and happiness.

200

How does the poet's description of the weed contribute to the meaning of the poem?

1. It emphasizes the wild nature of the weed, which shows the thrill of uncontrolled freedom.
2. It portrays the weed as dangerous to the other flowers, which explains why the weed is isolated.
3. It portrays the weed as angry that it is unwanted, and this emphasizes the pain of isolation.
4. It presents the weed as quietly beautiful, and this challenges traditional ideas of beauty.

A. It emphasizes the wild nature of the weed, which shows the thrill of uncontrolled freedom.

300

The speaker contrasts a weed and...

A. flowers.

B. an eagle.

C. dirt.

D. the sky

A. flowers.

400

All of the following are reasons the speaker believes that it is better to be a weed than a flower EXCEPT:

A. Weeds are taller.

B. Weeds grow alone.

C. Weeds don't get picked by humans.

D. Weeds smell nicer.

D. Weeds smell nicer.

500

"To have broken through the surface of stone, to live, to feel exposed to the madness, of the vast, eternal sky." (lines 7-9)

What part of speech is the word: vast?

adjective

Opening New Doors

100

Based on paragraph 5, which word best describes Brady’s feelings as he decides whether to go to Wen’s house for the weekend?

F Sympathetic

G Uncertain

H Amused

J Confused

G Uncertain

200

In paragraph 12, the word morsels means —

A bite-sized pieces

B foreign foods

C hot fillings

D fresh-baked pastries

A bite-sized pieces

300

The author assumes that the reader most likely knows that —

A tangerines symbolize luck

B oranges symbolize wealth

C open doors symbolize possibility

D new clothes symbolize good fortune

C open doors symbolize possibility

400

Which key words would best help Brady search the Internet for information about Wen’s culture?

F Chinese Customs

G Chinese Foods

H Varieties of Chinese Music

J Origins of Chinese Celebrations

F Chinese Customs

500

Which event is the resolution of the story?

A Brady receives a gift from Wen’s grandmother.

B Wen states the name of the clothes Brady will be wearing.

C Wen’s father asks Brady if he is having a good time.

D Brady thanks Wen and his family for welcoming him.

D Brady thanks Wen and his family for welcoming him.

Examination Day

100

Henry Slesar (1927-2002) was an American author and playwright. He's known for his use of ______ and unexpected endings.

A. irony

B. foreshadowing

C. poetic devices

A. irony

200

What genre is the short story, Examination Day?

science fiction

300

Which statement best expresses a theme of the short story?

1. It's better to downplay your own intelligence.
2. The government has been known to violate people's rights.
3. High intelligence can be viewed as a dangerous thing.
4. People have higher expectations for children as they grow up.

C. High intelligence can be viewed as a dangerous thing.

400

What do the questions Dickie asks his father between paragraphs 4-17 reveal about Dickie's character?

1. They suggest that Dickie doesn't usually get along with his father.
2. They show how curious Dickie is about how the world works.
3. They stress that Dickie isn't as intelligent as he claims.
4. They show how much Dickie relies on his father for simple ideas.

B. They show how curious Dickie is about how the world works.

500

How does knowledge of the exam affect Dickie's mom and dad?

1. Dickie's mom becomes anxious and sad, while Dickie's dad becomes easily irritated.
2. Dickie's mom and dad express doubt that their son is ready for the exam.
3. Dickie's mom and dad stress about preparing their son for the exam.
4. Dickie's mom is not bothered by the exam, while Dickie's dad is upset about it.

A. Dickie's mom becomes anxious and sad, while Dickie's dad becomes easily irritated.

Who is Katherine Johnson?

100

 Which of the following statements best describes the central idea of the text?

1. Katherine Johnson overcame racial and gender discrimination and became one of the top mathematicians at NASA.
2. Katherine Johnson wanted to work for NASA, but her status as an African American woman prevented her from doing so.
3. Katherine Johnson was responsible for designing the first space probe sent to the Moon.
4. Katherine Johnson had a difficult childhood, but after beginning work at NASA, she faced less discrimination.

A. Katherine Johnson overcame racial and gender discrimination and became one of the top mathematicians at NASA.

200

Which statement best describes the effect of the words "immersed" and "inquisitive" on the meaning of paragraph 4?

1. They suggest that Katherine Johnson would ask questions of other students to study more effectively.
2. They suggest that Katherine Johnson was exceeding the expectations her family had set for her.
3. They show that Katherine Johnson's professors were committed to helping her succeed in her career.
4. They show that Katherine Johnson approached the study of mathematics with energy and enthusiasm.

D. They show that Katherine Johnson approached the study of mathematics with energy and enthusiasm.

300

How do the details about Johnson's early life in paragraphs 2-3 help us understand her later success?

1. Her struggles in school show how much she developed during her early life before working for NASA.
2. By describing her love of counting, the text shows that Johnson was always passionate about math.
3. Johnson's enrollment in college at just 15 years old emphasizes how different she was from her peers.
4. Johnson's early academic success made her later accomplishments seem less impressive in comparison.

B. By describing her love of counting, the text shows that Johnson was always passionate about math.

400

Katherine Johnson was an African-American ____________ who worked for NASA from 1953 until 1986.

A. astronaut

B. mathematician

C. scientist 

B. mathematician

500

_______ was the name of the government agency that later became NASA.

NACA