Pet Rocks
PART A: Which of the following best explains why Gary Dahl decided to create the pet rock? A. To train prospective pet owners on proper pet management B. To provide a serious alternative to pet ownership C. To create a funny, marketable item D. To prove a point about American culture
C. To create a funny, marketable item
Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. Their team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?
His team lost.
Friday was our last day of school. My class spent the day at the playground and had a picnic. When the final bell rang, I ran out of the building and headed home. My mom had a popsicle waiting for me. How do I feel?
happy, excited
: Which clue from the text best supports the answer for Part A? A. "…listening to his friends discuss the needs and annoyances of their pets." (Paragraph 1) B. "Dahl joked that this would make them 'perfect pets.'" (Paragraph 1) C. "The rocks were ordinary gray stones…" (Paragraph 2) D. "The pet rock remains an iconic example of a fad." (Paragraph 4)
B. "Dahl joked that this would make them 'perfect pets.'" (Paragraph 1)
Which statement identifies the central idea of the text? A. While Moina's use of poppies raised awareness about the war, it did little to offer actual support to returning soldiers. B. Moina's commitment to remembering soldiers changed into a movement that helped veteran organizations. C. John McCrae used red poppies to express his respect for soldiers long before Moina began wearing them. D. Moina didn't fully realize that she was making a statement about soldiers when she first started wearing red poppies.
B. Moina's commitment to remembering soldiers changed into a movement that helped veteran organizations.
What is the central idea of this passage? A. We are all responsible for improving national security and helping to prevent future disasters. B. It is important to make sure one's friends and family members are safe following a tragic event. C. Tragic events will always be a part of history, but the pain that they cause may lessen over time. D. The World Trade Center was an icon of New York and a symbol of American values before it was destroyed.
C. Tragic events will always be a part of history, but the pain that they cause may lessen over time.
Which TWO of the following sentences best summarize the article? A. Clouds are named based on their shape and how high or how low they are in the sky. B. By studying clouds, scientists can determine when there will be deadly storms. C. Clouds release water in different forms based on how cold or warm the air is. D. Earth is the only planet in the universe that can produce clouds out of vapor. E. Clouds are named for how much water they hold and whether they are likely to produce rain. F. Only clouds of certain shapes and at certain heights will release rain.
A & C
In paragraph 2, the author says, "there were breathing holes for their comfort." What does the author mean? A. The packaging contained breathing holes so the pet would be able to breathe B. The packaging contained breathing holes—yet another humorous example of how this product was packaged and sold C. The packaging contained breathing holes to conform to government standards for packing live objects D. The packaging contained breathing holes because consumers believed they were necessary for the pet's survival
B. The packaging contained breathing holes—yet another humorous example of how this product was packaged and sold
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A? A. "She wore a bright, red silk poppy on her coat collar and carried a bouquet of 24 smaller poppies." (Paragraph 1) B. "She turned to the marked page of the magazine and found a well-known poem, which began, 'In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses, row on row…'" (Paragraph 5) C. "Moina showed them Lieutenant Colonel McCrae's poem and her poem. Word spread quickly. Before long, everyone wanted to wear a red poppy." (Paragraph 12) D. "To Moina's delight, the message of the poppies spread to 50 other countries. At last, her dream of helping soldiers was coming true." (Paragraph 17)
D. "To Moina's delight, the message of the poppies spread to 50 other countries. At last, her dream of helping soldiers was coming true." (Paragraph 17)
Why does the author include a discussion of happy events in paragraph 1? A. to emphasize that both happy and sad events are a part of life B. to show that children remember more good events than adults do C. to show that tragedies can destroy the progress that societies make D. to encourage readers to focus on these events in order to live happily
A. to emphasize that both happy and sad events are a part of life
Which TWO details from the text best support the answers to Part A? A. "There are many kinds of clouds. Clouds are an important part of Earth's weather." (Paragraph 1) B. "The cooler air causes the water droplets to start to stick to things like bits of dust, ice, or sea salt." (Paragraph 2) C. "Cumulus clouds are middle clouds. These clouds look like giant cotton balls in the sky." (Paragraph 4) D. "When the air is colder, the water may form snowflakes instead. Freezing rain, sleet, or even hail can fall from clouds." (Paragraph 5) E. "Studying clouds helps NASA better understand Earth's weather. NASA uses satellites in space to study clouds." (Paragraph 6) F. "For example, Jupiter has clouds made of a gas called ammonia." (Paragraph 7)
C&D
: What clue from the text best supports the answer to Part A? A. "The manual described in detail how to discipline the rock…" (Paragraph 2) B. "…the instructions were highly ironic and humorous in tone, like the product itself." (Paragraph 2) C. "…they were actual animals." (Paragraph 2) D. "The popularity of the pet rock eventually died down…" (Paragraph 3)
B. "…the instructions were highly ironic and humorous in tone, like the product itself." (Paragraph 2)
How was Moina impacted by her work at the YMCA? A. It helped her realize how heroic the soldiers she talked to were. B. It showed her how little support soldiers received when they came home. C. It informed her on the extent of the dangers that soldiers faced at war. D. It made her realize that few people showed their support for soldiers.
A. It helped her realize how heroic the soldiers she talked to were.
What connection does the author draw between September 11 and the events mentioned in paragraph 10? A. Like September 11, the events mentioned in paragraph 10 are tragedies that have also caused feelings of fear and sadness. B. The author mentions the events in paragraph 10 to show that other tragedies are usually not as horrible as September 11. C. The tragedy of September 11 causes the most sadness today because it happened after all of the other horrible events mentioned in paragraph 10. D. September 11 and the other tragedies mentioned in paragraph 10 are proof that older people only like to remember and talk about horrible events.
A. Like September 11, the events mentioned in paragraph 10 are tragedies that have also caused feelings of fear and sadness.
Which of the following best describes the structure of the section "What Are Some Types of Clouds" (Paragraphs 3-4)? A. The author describes of the height of different kinds of clouds and then gives examples of their shapes. B. The author lists all of the different names of clouds and describes how quickly each kind of cloud moves. C. The author compares the shapes of large clouds to the shapes of smaller clouds. D. The author explains the science behind how clouds form.
A. The author describes of the height of different kinds of clouds and then gives examples of their shapes.
Which of the following describes how the information in the text is structured? A. The author discusses Moina's decision to wear red poppies and how the idea spread and grew. B. The author compares how Moina decided to show support for soldiers, with how other citizens showed their support. C. The author describes how the meaning of red poppies has changed since Lieutenant Colonel McCrae's poem. D. The author compares Moina's views on war before meeting soldier at the YMCA, with her views after talking with them.
A. The author discusses Moina's decision to wear red poppies and how the idea spread and grew.
How does the author support the idea that society can learn and grow from tragedies? A. by explaining how America changed after the September 11 attacks B. by stating that grief will never completely go away no matter how much time passes C. by describing how many people were scared and wanted to give up after the September 11 attacks D. by giving examples of the changes that have made society safer after other tragedies have occurred
D. by giving examples of the changes that have made society safer after other tragedies have occurred
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?
he is getting pulled over, flashing lights.