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100

asthma \az-muh\ - a health problem that makes it difficult to breath 

Which word rhymes with asthma? 

a. plasma

b. gramma 

c. coma

a. plasma

100

Which word has the same meaning as the word in italics?

My mom is a very conscientious worker who recently was promoted to manager. 

a. limited 

b. thorough

c. sloppy

b. thorough

100

A drama is a

A.  story with no dialogue.

B.  piece of scientific research.

C.  story that’s meant to be acted out.

D.  short piece that’s written in rhyme

C.  story that’s meant to be acted out.

100

What is the best way to write the following sentence from the text?

a)  subjects include Space Sciences Aeronautics, Space Station Physics, and Earth Science

b)  Subjects include Space Sciences Aeronautics, Space Station Physics, and Earth Science

c)  Subjects include Space Sciences, Aeronautics, Space Station Physics, and Earth Science.

c)  Subjects include Space Sciences, Aeronautics, Space Station Physics, and Earth Science.

100

In The Carp, who is the stranger Rosetsu meets on his way to Kyoto?

  • A.  a fisherman
  • B.  a brush maker
  • C.  a village leader
  • D.  a master painter

D.  a master painter

200

gnome \nohm\ - not clearly understood 

Which word rhymes with gnome?

 a. some 

b. come 

c. comb

c. comb

200

Which word has the same meaning as the word in italics?

I asked my teacher if she could quell the noise in the classroom so I could concentrate. 

a. extend 

b. end

c. begin

b. end 

200

The objective of a Legend is... 

a.  to make better stories

b. to make people scared

c. to tell a story with some truths

d. to make life more interesting

c. to tell a story with some truths

200

What is the best way to write the following sentence from the text?

a)  They complete several experiments during the out of this world simulation.

b)  they complete several experiments during the out of this world simulation

c) They complete several experiments during the out-of-this-world simulation.

c) They complete several experiments during the out-of-this-world simulation.

200

After Rosetsu sees the carp, he meets with Sensei Okyo. What reason does Sensei Okyo give Rosetsu for keeping him in school?

  • A.  Rosetsu is careless in his work.
  • B.  Rosetsu is less talented than he thinks.
  • C.  Rosetsu leaves his paintings unfinished.
  • D.  Rosetsu ignores the advice of his teachers.
  • C.  Rosetsu leaves his paintings unfinished.
300

vague \veyg\ - not clearly understood 

Which word rhymes with vague?

a. Craig

b. vogue 

c. argue

a. Craig

300

Which vocabulary word best fits in the sentence

She told me if I ______________ and practice daily, I will do well.

persevere

300

Which of these is an example of a stage direction?

A.  George: Hello Emily!

B.  [Both face front, shy throughout]

C.  George: You made a fine speech in class.

D.  Emily: I was really ready to talk about the Monroe Doctrine.

B.  [Both face front, shy throughout]

300

What is the best way to write the following sentence from the text?

a)  The Ames Aerospace Encounter program is an exciting way to spark student interest in becoming the deep-space pioneers of the future.

b)  The Ames Aerospace Encounter program is an exciting way to spark student interest in becoming the deep:space pioneers of the future.

 c) The ames aerospace encounter program is an exciting way to spark student intrest in becoming the deep-space pioneers of the future.

a)  The Ames Aerospace Encounter program is an exciting way to spark student interest in becoming the deep-space pioneers of the future.

300

In The Hermit Thrush, Dad tells Wakana to be more supportive. What does the word supportive mean?

  • A.patient
  • B.careful
  • C.persistent
  • D.encouraging
  • D.encouraging
400

The word that rhymes with flood is - 

a. hood 

b. mood 

c. thud

c. thud

400

Which vocabulary word best fits in the sentence?

I now need to learn some new _____________ for shooting the ball correctly.

tactics

400

What do legends and dramas have in common?

a. both use elements of plot

b. both use character tags

c. both are passed down through history

d. both are performed for an audience

a. both use elements of plot

400

Why does the phrase " Ames Aerospace Encounter" need to be capitalized in the following sentence?

The Ames Aerospace Encounter program is an exciting way to spark student interest in becoming the deep-space pioneers of the future.

its a proper noun, a name

400

Hayate plays better when he —

  • A.plays pieces he loves
  • B.does not read the music
  • C.does not have an audience
  • D.plays outside with the animals
  • A.plays pieces he loves
500

thorough \thuhr-oh\ - not clearly understood 

Which word rhymes with thorough? 

a. follow 

b. wallow 

c. burrow

c. burrow

500

Which vocabulary word best fits in the sentence?

My mom has been very ________________ of my decision to play basketball.

supportive

500

2. What do legends often involve?

a. Mythical creatures
b. Real-life events
c. Everyday activities
d. Science experiments

b. Real-life events

500

Why do does the following sentence need commas between, the words fourth, fifth, and sixth?

NASA's Ames Aerospace Encounter is a daylong program created for fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students.

listing 3 or more things

500

What do The Carp and The Hermit Thrush have in common?

  • A.  They are both about the importance of perseverance.
  • B.  They are both about the importance of independence.
  • C.  They are both about the importance of friends and family.
  • D.  They are both about the importance of trying something new.


  • A.  They are both about the importance of perseverance.