Water’s Two Journeys
What is the main text structure used in the passage?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Chronological order
D. Problem and solution
Answer: B. Compare and contrast
What decision did Kyle Maynard’s parents make that impacted his life?
A. They encouraged him to become a motivational speaker.
B. They gave him as much independence as possible.
C. They did not let him play sports as a child.
D. They trained him to be a professional climber.
Answer: B. They gave him as much independence as possible.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Axolotls are a type of fish found in Mexico.
B. Axolotls have unique features, including the ability to regenerate body parts.
C. Axolotls are very dangerous creatures.
D. Axolotls are common pets found all over the world.
Answer: B. Axolotls have unique features, including the ability to regenerate body parts.
What problem did scientists face when they wanted to travel to space?
A. They didn’t have enough astronauts.
B. They didn’t know how to get to space safely.
C. The moon was too far away to see.
D. They didn’t have enough fuel.
Answer: B. They didn’t know how to get to space safely.
What text structure is used in the passage to explain how the Titanic was found?
A. Cause and effect
B. Sequence/Chronological order
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
Answer: B. Sequence/Chronological order
According to the passage, how does a river move?
A. It stays still in a valley or basin.
B. It flows downhill, winding through different landscapes.
C. It moves in circles around the land.
D. It evaporates quickly after reaching the ocean.
Answer: B. It flows downhill, winding through different landscapes.
What was the effect of Kyle Maynard’s persistence in wrestling?
A. He lost every match he competed in.
B. He eventually won 36 matches and reached the state championships.
C. He decided to quit sports and focus on public speaking.
D. He switched from wrestling to football.
Answer: B. He eventually won 36 matches and reached the state championships.
What text structure is primarily used in the passage?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Description
D. Problem and solution
Answer: C. Description
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Many different people worked to solve the problem of space travel.
B. Rockets are very dangerous and often explode.
C. The moon is a mysterious place with many challenges.
D. Scientists today do not care about space exploration.
Answer: A. Many different people worked to solve the problem of space travel.
What happened first in the sequence of events?
A. Scientists used Alvin to explore the Titanic.
B. The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank.
C. Researchers used Argo to locate the wreck.
D. Jason Jr. captured footage inside the wreck.
Answer: B. The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank.
How does the author structure the passage to highlight the differences between rivers and lakes?
A. By listing different types of lakes and rivers separately.
B. By explaining rivers first and then discussing lakes in a separate section.
C. By comparing rivers and lakes side by side in each section.
D. By telling a story about a river and a lake.
Answer: C. By comparing rivers and lakes side by side in each section.
How did Kyle Maynard’s weightlifting training contribute to his later achievements?
A. It helped him develop the strength needed for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
B. It caused him to give up wrestling and focus only on weightlifting.
C. It was unrelated to his other accomplishments.
D. It led to his decision to start a weightlifting business.
Answer: A. It helped him develop the strength needed for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Which paragraph best supports the idea that axolotls are unique among amphibians?
A. The paragraph explaining their ability to regenerate lost body parts.
B. The paragraph about their diet and feeding habits.
C. The paragraph discussing their endangered status.
D. The paragraph describing their conservation efforts.
Answer: A. The paragraph explaining their ability to regenerate lost body parts.
Which of the following is an example of problem and solution in the passage?
A. Jules Verne wrote a book about space travel.
B. Scientists tested many rockets before safely sending people to space.
C. The space shuttle was used for many years.
D. People have always imagined traveling to space.
Answer: B. Scientists tested many rockets before safely sending people to space.
Why did the researchers switch from using SAR to Argo?
A. They wanted to test new technology.
B. SAR was unable to find the wreck after searching most of the area.
C. Argo was the only available equipment at the time.
D. SAR was too expensive to continue using.
Answer: B. SAR was unable to find the wreck after searching most of the area.
Why does the author describe a river as a "traveler" and a lake as a "resting place"?
A. To show that rivers are smaller than lakes.
B. To explain that rivers move continuously while lakes remain still.
C. To argue that rivers are more important than lakes.
D. To suggest that lakes and rivers eventually become oceans.
Answer: B. To explain that rivers move continuously while lakes remain still.
What effect did climbing Mount Kilimanjaro have beyond Kyle Maynard’s personal accomplishment?
A. It helped raise awareness for wounded American war veterans.
B. It proved that climbing mountains is easy for athletes with disabilities.
C. It caused his team to stop training for future climbs.
D. It led him to retire from motivational speaking.
Answer: A. It helped raise awareness for wounded American war veterans.
How does the author organize information about the axolotl in the passage?
A. By comparing it to other amphibians throughout the passage.
B. By describing its characteristics and unique features.
C. By listing events in chronological order.
D. By explaining a problem and offering a solution.
Answer: B. By describing its characteristics and unique features.
How did scientists improve the safety of rockets before sending people into space?
A. They only used rockets that had never failed before.
B. They built and tested small models before making full-sized rockets.
C. They sent astronauts into space without testing first.
D. They launched rockets directly from the ocean.
Answer: B. They built and tested small models before making full-sized rockets.
Which paragraph best shows the sequence of events leading to the discovery of the Titanic?
A. The paragraph describing how the Titanic sank in 1912
B. The paragraph explaining how scientists found new deep-sea bacteria
C. The paragraph explaining how researchers first used SAR, then switched to Argo, and eventually found the wreck
D. The paragraph discussing how bacteria are slowly destroying the Titanic
Answer: C. The paragraph explaining how researchers first used SAR, then switched to Argo, and eventually found the wreck
How does the compare and contrast text structure help the reader understand the relationship between rivers and lakes?
A. It explains how rivers and lakes form the same way.
B. It highlights their differences while also showing how they are both important parts of nature.
C. It proves that rivers are more useful to people than lakes.
D. It only focuses on how humans use rivers and lakes.
Answer: B. It highlights their differences while also showing how they are both important parts of nature.
How did the challenges Kyle Maynard faced in his early life cause him to become a motivational speaker?
A. He realized that his experiences overcoming obstacles could inspire others.
B. He wanted to become famous and make money from his story.
C. His parents forced him to become a public speaker.
D. He felt that he had failed in sports and needed a new career.
Answer: A. He realized that his experiences overcoming obstacles could inspire others
How does the author use text structure to help the reader understand why axolotls are important for scientific research?
A. By comparing axolotls to animals that cannot regenerate body parts.
B. By describing their physical features before explaining their regenerative abilities.
C. By listing all the studies that have been done on axolotls.
D. By explaining how scientists plan to use axolotl research for human medicine.
Answer: D. By explaining how scientists plan to use axolotl research for human medicine.
Based on the passage, why do scientists continue to develop new designs for space travel?
A. They want to create new spaceships just for fun.
B. Current space travel technology is perfect and doesn't need improvement.
C. New technology and ideas could make space travel safer and more efficient.
D. The government requires them to change designs every year.
Answer: C. New technology and ideas could make space travel safer and more efficient.
Based on the passage, what would have likely happened if Alvin had gotten stuck under the wreck?
A. The mission would have been delayed, but Alvin could be recovered easily.
B. The Titanic wreckage would have been moved to free Alvin.
C. The crew inside Alvin would have been in serious danger.
D. Jason Jr. could have towed Alvin back to the surface.
Answer: C. The crew inside Alvin would have been in serious danger.