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100
In paragraph 1, what does asset mean? A ally B benefit C counsel D example
What is benefit?
100
In paragraph 3, the author described Roosevelt as studious, which means that he A liked studying indoors. B was devoted to studying. C was capable of studying. D preferred studying alone.
What is was devoted to studying?
100
What type of literature is “Theodore’s Love of Nature”? A myth B fable C mystery D biography
What is biography?
100
The detective listened to her tales with a wooden face
What is metaphor?
100
Which word in paragraph 3 of Theodore's Love of Nature connects contrasting ideas? A however B even C probably D eventually
What is however?
200
A word that means the same as specimens in paragraph 3 is A stories. B families. C examples. D categories.
What is examples?
200
The reader can conclude that Roosevelt... A dreamed as a child of becoming president. B was best known for his many outdoor adventures. C was determined to overcome his physical limitations. D believed personal experience was better than reading a book.
What is was determined to overcome his physical limitations.
200
Which key words would best help a student locate more information on the Internet about Mount Marcy? A Adirondack mountain B Vermont river C Rio Teodoro D New York
What is Adirondack mountain?
200
He would write, but his hours are as busy as bees in the sun,
What is simile?
200
What is the author's purpose for writing a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary?
to persuade
300
Which detail supports the main idea of this passage? A noting that Theodore Roosevelt supported conservation efforts B including that Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president C stating that Theodore Roosevelt learned various birdcalls D mentioning that Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed reading
What is noting that Theodore Roosevelt supported conservation efforts?
300
Which sentence is the best summary of this passage? A Theodore lived a full and happy life by challenging himself and contributing to efforts that helped future generations. B Theodore Roosevelt grew up and became one of the presidents of the United States of America. C Theodore learned much about the world around him by reading every book he could get. D Theodore combined his love of nature with his desire to keep his body strong.
What is Theodore lived a full and happy life by challenging himself and contributing to efforts that helped future generations.
300
Which source would best help the reader visualize the 40 million acres set aside by Roosevelt for national forests? A a documentary about conserving our forests B a map showing the layout of these national forests C a photograph of different scenes in these national forests D a television show about the people who visit national forests
What is a map showing the layout of these national forests?
300
All round the house is the jet-black night; / It stares through the window-pane; / It crawls in the corners, hiding from the light
What is personification?
300
Which Web site would provide the most information about Roosevelt’s conservation policies? A Theodore Roosevelt: Images of Theodore Roosevelt while President B Biography of Theodore Roosevelt: Brief biography from the official White House site C Theodore Roosevelt Quotes: 84 quotes and quotations by Theodore Roosevelt D Theodore Roosevelt and the U.S. National Park Service: Formation and background about the beginning of the national parks
What is Theodore Roosevelt and the U.S. National Park Service: Formation and background about the beginning of the national parks?
400
The reader can tell that “Theodore’s Love of Nature” is an essay rather than a short story because it.. A explains steps in a process. B presents facts about a subject. C places a central character in conflict. D uses evidence to construct an argument.
What is presents facts about a subject?
400
The details in this passage support the idea that Roosevelt A cared deeply about the environment. B remained in poor health his entire life. C was not able to attend school as a child. D was not allowed to go on family vacations.
What is cared deeply about the environment
400
Where would a student look to find the most recent information on conservation efforts? A an atlas B an almanac C an online site D an encyclopedia
What is an online site?
400
Oh, never, if I live to a million, / Shall I feel such a grievous pain
What is hyperbole?
400
Which strategy would a student use to compare events in Roosevelt’s life and other historical events? A chart B graph C outline D timeline
What is timeline?
500
The reader can tell that “Theodore’s Love of Nature” is a biography because it A describes specific dates and places. B uses details to support important ideas. C relates factual information about a topic. D describes important events in the life of a person.
What is describes important events in the life of a person?
500
Which information hints that Roosevelt would support conservation efforts during his presidency? A He lifted weights to make his body strong. B He discovered where a Brazilian river originated. C He spent much time in his childhood reading books. D He turned a room into his own natural history museum.
What is he turned a room into his own natural history museum?
500
Where would a student need to look to find the nearest national park? A atlas B globe C glossary D dictionary
What is an atlas?
500
Shining I rise from the waters of sleep
What is Metaphor?
500
A student wants to include information about the increase in national forests during Roosevelt’s presidency in a report. Which would be the best way to organize the information? A outline B graph C web D map
What is graph?