5 Information Literacy

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5th Information Literacy

Section 1 - Multiple Choice

For questions 1-3

Read this draft of a story, written by a student. Then answer the question(s) below.

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1) Read this phrase from the story.

He spent money like it was water...

Which of these is the best substitute for theunderlined words?

(a) like he was very thirsty

(b) as if he would never run out(c) quickly, without thinking about it

(d) all the time


...he had such a big heart.


(a) would have a heart attack(b) could be so kind(c) was in love with everyone

(d) had such a good friend


He was a sour man.


(a) lemony

(b) rich(c) disagreeable

(d) lonely


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For questions 4-10

Read this recipe and then answer the question(s) below.

The King of Sandwiches

Most of us have eaten at least one peanut butter and jelly sandwich at some point in our lives. But have youever tried a peanut butter and banana sandwich, fried in bacon fat? Elvis Presley, known as the King of Rockand Roll, created this variation of the traditional sandwich. Some people say he could eat ten such sandwichesin one day!

Here is a peanut butter and banana sandwich recipe similar to the one Elvis followed to make his fa-mous sandwich.

Elvis Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients AmountSmooth peanut butter 4 tablespoonsBanana (sliced) 1Butter 2 tablespoonsWhite bread 2 slices

Method: Step 1. Place the banana pieces on one slice of bread. Step 2. Spread the peanut butter on the other slice of bread. Step 3. Put the 2 slices together to make a sandwich. Step 4. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Step 5. Fry both sides of the sandwich in the melted butter, flipping once so that both sides are lightly browned.

This sandwich tastes best when served warm. Once you try it, Im sure you will agree that the Elvis sandwichis the king of sandwiches!

4) Why does the writer say that the Elvissandwich is the king of sandwiches?

(a) to explain that only kings eat thissandwich

(b) because the king of England invented thissandwich

(c) to explain that the sandwich is goodenough for a king

(d) to make a point that the sandwich is thebest of all sandwiches

5) Imagine you want to make this sandwich.Before you go to go to the grocery store, thepart you should read most carefully is-

(a) the introduction.(b) the chart of ingredients.

(c) the steps in the cooking method.

(d) the conclusion.


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6) When making the Elvis Sandwich, whatshould you do before you put the two slicestogether to make the sandwich?

(a) Place the banana pieces on one slice ofbread.

(b) Fry one side of the sandwich.

(c) Flip the sandwich once.

(d) Eat the sandwich.

7) Why does the author say this recipe issimilar to the one Elvis made, instead ofsaying it is the exact same recipe?

(a) It is not the same recipe, but Elvis wouldhave liked this one better.

(b) It is not the same recipe, because Elvisfried his sandwich in bacon fat.

(c) The author stole this recipe from an Elviscookbook and doesnt want to get introuble.

(d) The author made up this recipe and thestory about the sandwich that Elvis ate.

8) Read this sentence from the passage.

Taste one of these sandwiches, and I amsure you will agree that the ElvisSandwich is the king of sandwiches!

In this sentence, the writer is expressing-

(a) a fact.(b) a lie.(c) an opinion.

(d) a fantasy.


This sandwich tastes best when servedwarm.

In this sentence, the writer is expressing-

(a) an opinion.

(b) a fact.(c) a true statement.(d) a theme.

10) This passage is an example ofnon-fiction writing because-

(a) it is factual and true.(b) it is about a famous person.

(c) it is funny.

(d) it tells a story.


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For questions 11-17

Read the passage and answer the question(s) below.

The New Kid

Scene:A classroom. Its the beginning of the school day. A group of students, including Laura and Bryan, enterthe room, laughing and shoving each other playfully. They take their seats. A moment later the teacher, Ms.Johnson, comes in. With her is a new student, Robert.

Robert(gesturing at an empty desk): Can I sit here?

Laura: Sorry, no. That seats taken.

Robert looks around. Its obvious that no one is going to sit there.

Robert: Are you sure?

Laura(meanly): Definitely.

Robert gets the hint. He sits down at another desk. Bryan and a couple of the other students snicker.The teacher wipes off the board and stands in front of the class.

Ms. Johnson: Okay, everyone, we have a new student joining us today.

Laura(under her breath): Whatever.

There is more laughter.

Ms. Johnson: Please welcome Robert Mathissen. Hes transferring from Lincoln Middle School.

Bryan (excited): Robert Mathissen? Thats so cool!

Laura: What do you mean?

Bryan: Hes the shortstop for Lincolns baseball team!(to Robert)Are you going to play for us?

Robert: Yeah.

Bryan: Wow-that means we actually have a chance of winning this year.

All the students start talking at once.

Ms. Johnson: Quiet down, folks.

Laura: Hey, Robert... you can sit over here if you want.


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Robert: No, thanks. Id much rather sit over here.

Laura: Anyone want to sit next to me?

She looks around hopefully, but no one moves.The teacher picks up her lesson book and begins the class.

End scene.

11) Read this line from the scene.

Laura (under her breath): Whatever.

What does the expression under her breathmean?

(a) loudly

(b) sarcastically

(c) breathlessly

(d) softly

12) In this passage, stage directions are-

(a) not used.(b) indented.(c) always in parentheses.

(d) none of the above

13) If another scene were written, which ofthese would be most likely to happen?

(a) Laura will try to make a friend of Robert.

(b) Robert and Bryan will become enemies.

(c) Robert will decide not to go out forbaseball.

(d) Laura will continue to make fun ofRobert.

14) Based on the passage, what is one factwe know about Robert?

(a) Robert is a nice boy.

(b) Robert had many friends at his oldschool.

(c) Robert plays shortstop.

(d) Robert and Bryan will become friends.

15) What do we know about Ms. Johnsonafter reading the passage?

(a) She keeps strict discipline in herclassroom.

(b) She does not assign seats to herstudents.

(c) She doesnt stick up for her newstudents.

(d) She is popular with all of her students.

16) If this passage were rewritten as ashort story, it would have-

(a) paragraph form.

(b) fewer characters.(c) harder words.(d) more stage directions.


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17) Which of these sayings bestsummarizes the moral of the passage?

(a) If you are good, good things will happento you.

(b) If you treat people poorly, expect to betreated poorly yourself.

(c) Two wrongs dont make a right.

(d) You cannot win if you do not play.

For questions 18-23

Read the poem and answer the question(s) below.

The Puristby Ogden Nash

I give you now Professor Twist,A conscientious scientist,Trustees exclaimed, He never bungles!And sent him off to distant jungles.Camped on a tropic riverside,One day he missed his loving bride.She had, the guide informed him later,Been eaten by an alligator.Professor Twist could not but smile.You mean, he said, a crocodile.

18) Read this line from the poem.

One day he missed his loving bride.

Which of these lines is another way to saythe same thing?

(a) He shot at his bride and missed.(b) He remembered his bride sadly.

(c) He noticed that his bride was missing.

(d) He went to see his bride, but she hadleft.

19) In the fifth line of this passage, whydid the author use the word tropic instead ofthe more correct tropical?

(a) He wanted to create a new rhymingpattern.

(b) He wanted to preserve the rhythm of theline.

(c) He wanted to use a more easilyunderstood word.

(d) He wanted to make the poem soundold-fashioned.


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20) How does the title The Purist reflectthe main idea of the passage?

(a) Professor Twist has a pure love for hisbride.

(b) The crocodile represents pure evil.

(c) Professor Twist thinks purely of science.

(d) Professor Twists bride represents puregood.

21) The last line in this passage serves thesame purpose as-

(a) the moral of a fable.(b) the end of a letter.(c) the last chapter of a novel.

(d) the punch line of a joke.

22) The writer may have called thecharacter Professor Twist because theprofessor-

(a) is twisted with sadness for his lost bride.(b) twists the truth to get what he wants.

(c) twists and turns looking for his lost bride.

(d) gives the story a twist at the end.

23) By telling the story of Professor Twist,what effect does the writer achieve?

(a) drama(b) suspense

(c) humor(d) passion

24) Read the following sentence.

My parents want me to save the moneyI earned from babysitting, but it isburning a hole in my pocket.

The underlined phrase means-

(a) on its way to the bank.

(b) tempting to spend.

(c) not enough.

(d) much more than expected.


Choosing between mowing the lawn orwashing the windows left me between arock and a hard place.

The underlined phrase means-

(a) without good choices.

(b) exhausted.(c) with a hardship.

(d) an easy answer.


The blocks were hidden in a sea ofother toys.

Which word in the sentence is used as ametaphor?

(a) blocks(b) sea(c) other(d) toys


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With all its windows, my house is anicebox in the winter.

What would be the best replacement for theunderlined phrase without changing themeaning of the sentence?

(a) good for storage

(b) full of food(c) bright

(d) cold

For questions 28-36

Read this passage and answer the question(s) below.

Tulip Love

Tulips are pretty spring flowers, but they dont have much fragrance and they dont last very long. Yet atone time, the Dutch people in Holland considered them so valuable that some people sold their homes just tobuy a few tulip bulbs. (Tulips grow from bulbs, which look like fist-sized onions, instead of seeds.) Othersborrowed money to pay for bulbs that they wouldnt even plant. Instead, they traded the bulbs for other goodsor displayed them in the home. This passion for tulips that swept Holland in the 1600s is sometimes calledTulipomania.

Tulips originally came from Turkey to Austria in 1554. In 1593, a Dutch botanist, or plant scientist,got hold of some bulbs. He planted a small garden of tulips in order to see if the plants could be used to makemedicines. His neighbors wanted some tulip bulbs, but he wouldnt give them away or sell them. Eventually,someone stole some of his bulbs, and the tulip craze spread through Holland like wildfire.

One time a valuable tulip bulb was on a ship. It was worth about the same amount of money as twelveand a half tons of cheese. When the captain wasnt looking, a sailor thought the bulb was an onion and ateit with his herring. It was a very expensive breakfast! The angry captain sent the sailor to jail for several months.

Though they are no longer considered so valuable, tulips are still well-loved by the Dutch and bypeople everywhere. Holland, Michigan, an American town named by the Dutch people who settled there, holdsan annual Tulip Festival that draws people from all over the country and around the world.


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Finally, someone stole some of hisbulbs, and the tulip craze spreadthrough Holland like wildfire.

The underlined phrase means that the crazespread through Holland-

(a) very quickly.

(b) because of fires.(c) in the wilderness.(d) dangerously.

29) Read these sentences from the thirdparagraph of the passage.

When the captain wasnt looking, asailor thought the bulb was an onionand ate it with his herring. It was avery expensive breakfast!

This means-

(a) the sailor couldnt afford breakfast.(b) onions are expensive in Holland.

(c) herring is expensive in Holland.

(d) a very valuable tulip bulb was lost.

30) Which event happened first?

(a) Tulip bulbs were worth a lot of money inHolland.

(b) Tulips were brought from Turkey toAustria.

(c) Dutch people displayed tulip bulbs intheir homes.

(d) The Tulip craze spread in Holland.

31) What was the result of the Dutchbotanists tulip bulbs being stolen?

(a) The botanist planted a tulip garden.

(b) People displayed bulbs in their homes

(c) Tulipomania swept Holland.

(d) Holland, Michigan held a tulip festival.

32) The main idea of this passage is that-

(a) tulips originally came from Turkey.

(b) tulips are the most beautiful springflowers.

(c) some people eat tulips.

(d) tulips were once considered veryvaluable.

33) Which of these does not support theidea that tulips were considered veryvaluable in Holland?

(a) People displayed tulip bulbs in theirhomes.

(b) People sold their homes to buy tulipbulbs.

(c) A botanist planted a garden of tulips.

(d) People borrowed money to buy tulipbulbs.

34) If you traveled to Holland today, youwould probably-

(a) see no tulips because they are all ondisplay in houses.

(b) see some tulips in gardens in the spring.

(c) see no tulips because they are all gone.

(d) find people eating tulips for breakfast.


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35) Which of the following is a fact?

(a) Tulip bulbs were once worth a lot ofmoney.

(b) Tulips are hard to grow.

(c) Tulip Time is the best festival in thecountry.

(d) Tulips are the prettiest spring flower.

36) Which of these is an opinion?

(a) Tulips bloom in the spring.

(b) Tulips are prettier than daffodils.

(c) Many people attend the Tulip Festival.

(d) People displayed tulip bulbs in theirhomes.

For questions 37-45

Read this outline written by a student. Then answer the question(s) below.

The History of BasketballI) Introduction: What is Basketball? A) brief description of game B) popular in N. America, Europe

II) The Beginning of Basketball A) invented 1) Springfield College in Massachusetts 2) inventor: James Naismith (1861-1939) (a) Canadian (b) Director of Physical Education B) first game 1) 1891 2) equipment (a) soccer ball (b) two peach baskets C) growing popularity 1) rules booklet published (1892) 2) improvements in skill and equipment

III) Basketball Grows A) college sport 1) 8 Northeastern schools form first league 2) more schools join 3) NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) founded B) professional sport 1) two leagues (a) National Basketball League (NBL) founded 1937 (b) Basketball Association of America (BAA) founded (c) joined together to form National Basketball Association (1949) 2) National Basketball Association (NBA) (a) 1970s expanded from 9 teams to 22 (b) 29 teams today 3) Basketball Hall of Fame founded in Springfield, MA (1959)


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37) In this outline, the most specific detailsare-

(a) the most indented.(b) the least indented.(c) always labeled with capital letters.

(d) always labeled with numbers.

38) In this outline, main ideas can be easilyidentified because they-

(a) do not use Roman numerals.(b) are capitalized and not indented.

(c) are indented once and not capitalized.

(d) use the right half of the parentheses.

39) According to the outline, did theinventor of basketball attend the grandopening of the Basketball Hall of Fame?

(a) yes, definitely

(b) possibly

(c) no, definitely not

(d) outline doesnt say

40) Based on the information provided inthe outline, which of these is true?

(a) The first basketball game was playedbefore there were any rules.

(b) Basketball was originally a Canadiangame.

(c) Basketball is a special form of soccer.

(d) Basketball was originally a college sport.

41) According to the outline, how manyteams were in the NBA when the BasketballHall of Fame was founded?

(a) 9(b) 22(c) 29(d) doesnt say

42) Based on the information contained inthe outline, which of these is true?

(a) the NBL was started in 1936(b) the BAA was the first basketball league

(c) Naismith was employed at SpringfieldCollege

(d) the inventor of basketball won the firstgame

43) The information in this outline is bestsuited for-

(a) fiction, because it contains many details.

(b) fiction, because it tells the story ofbasketball.

(c) nonfiction, because it contains manyfacts.

(d) nonfiction, because it is in chronologicalorder.

44) Why might the author of this outlinewant to end with the Basketball Hall ofFame?

(a) because it is the end of basketball history

(b) because Springfield was where the firstgame was played

(c) because the future of basketball isuninteresting

(d) because it contains the best ofbasketballs past and present

45) Why might the author of this outlinewant to begin with a brief description ofbasketball?

(a) because descriptions are best used inintroductions

(b) because the history of basketballdepends on it

(c) to make sure everyone understands thetopic

(d) to create interest in the history ofbasketball


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For questions 46-53


About the passage

Before the advent of television, radio plays were a popular form of family entertainment. Nightly, fami-lies would gather around their radios to hear various forms of drama and comedy. The Ghost is an exampleof what one of those plays was like.

The Ghost: A Radio Play

Narrator: Darla and Peter, a young married couple, really needed a vacation. They found what seemed to bethe perfect place: an isolated, nineteenth-century farmhouse deep in the woods of rural Vermont. Little didthey know that they would be sharing their vacation with...(dramatic pause)...THE GHOST.

Scary music plays.

We hear the sounds of keys rustling, someone struggling to unlock a door.

Darla: I cant believe how stiff that lock is! I bet nobodys been here for years.

The door finally opens. We hear Peter and Darla stumbling around-the wooden floor creaks.

Peter: Where do you think the light switch is?

Darla: Here-I found it.

Peter: Well, that doesnt do us much good.

Darla: Its no better than candlelight. But look at this place!

Peter (fascinated): Its amazing-like a museum.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, we hear a loud crash-and a faint scream.

Peter: Darla-what happened to the light? Are you hurt?

There is no response.

Peter(alarmed): Darla? Where are you? Are you outside?

Still nothing. Peter, panicked, tries to make his way through the darkened room. He opens the front door.

Peter (surprised): Oh my! Who-WHAT-are you?

There is another crash-and another scream.

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46) What is the purpose of the stagedirections that appear in this scene from aradio play?

(a) to give the narrator more things to sayon the radio

(b) to help the narrator keep track of whatis happening in the scene

(c) to tell the actors what sounds theyshould be making

(d) to tell the listener what the ghost lookslike at the end of the scene

47) Why are stage directions italicized inthe script?

(a) because they require emphasis

(b) because the Narrator must read themout loud

(c) to avoid confusion with spoken parts

(d) to show that they are the mostimportant part of the script

48) How would someone listening to thisplay on the radio know that Darla and Peterhave entered a darkened room before Peterasks where the light switch is?

(a) Peter and Darla are heard stumblingaround.

(b) The door is difficult to open.

(c) The farmhouse was built in the 19th

century.

(d) Darla says the light is no better thancandlelight.

49) Why did Darla and Peter most likelythink the farmhouse would be a perfect spotfor a vacation?

(a) The farmhouse has very dim lighting.

(b) The farmhouse is in a quiet location.

(c) The farmhouse is haunted by a ghost.

(d) The farmhouse has rusty locks andcreaky floors.

50) This is only the first scene from a radioplay about a ghost. From what you haveread and from what you know about otherghost stories, which of these is most likelyto happen in the next scene of the play?

(a) Peter will stop kidding around and helpDarla carry in their suitcases.

(b) Darla and Peter will decide to gosomewhere else for their vacation.

(c) Peter will escape from a ghost, thensearch the house to find Darla.

(d) Peter and Darla will befriend a ghostand have dinner together.

51) How might this scene be different if ithad been written for TV instead of radio?

(a) It would need more dialogue.

(b) It would be set in a well-lit room.(c) It would have to have more than two

characters.(d) It would not need as many sound effects.

52) What is the most likely reason theauthor includes the stage direction aboutthe wooden floor creaking?

(a) The noise is what wakes up the ghost.

(b) Creaky, old houses are common placesto set ghost stories.

(c) There is no ghost after all, but thepeople are scared of the creaky sound.

(d) Darla and Peter are going to fix thesqueak soon.


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53) Which of these is a technique used bythe author of this play to create suspense?

(a) inserting a pause before the narratorsays THE GHOST

(b) making the main characters young andmarried

(c) describing the farmhouse as an amazingmuseum

(d) writing the play for radio instead of TVor the movies


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For questions 54-65


Vanilla is a spice that is often used to make desserts. Just hearing the word vanilla brings its scentto mind. But what is vanilla? Where does it come from?

Vanilla is a seedpod from the vanilla plant. It is actually a type of orchid flower. The plant comesfrom tropical areas of Mexico and Central America. Vanilla pods (also called beans) are green and then turndark brown when they are dried. Vanilla must be dried before it can be used.

The early Aztecs (an ancient tribe native to Mexico) used vanilla in making a chocolate drink calledxocolatl. Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes saw the Aztec ruler Montezuma drinking xocolatl and wrote aboutit in the early 1500s. Montezumas subjects paid taxes to the ruler by bringing him special goods like vanilla.The Spanish began sending vanilla to Spain in the mid-1500s. They used it to make chocolate.

At first, Europeans only used vanilla to flavor chocolate, like the Spanish did. But eventually, peoplestarted to see that vanilla tasted delicious all by itself. After that, vanilla was used in many other types offoods, and was even used as a medicine!

Vanilla plants started making their way around the world in the 1700s. The plants were first takento England, but were lost! Later, vanilla plants were sent to France, Belgium, and several tropical islands.Vanilla made its way to the island of Madagascar (off the African coast) in about 1840. Today, Madagascar isone of the major producers of vanilla.

The scent and flavor of vanilla depend on what type of vanilla it is and where it is grown. Somepeople think vanilla from Madagascar is the best available. But many other people think that Mexican vanillais just as good or better.

Today, vanilla is used mainly in cooking. Vanilla is used in baking a wide variety of desserts, fromcookies to custards. However, you might also smell vanilla in perfumes or even household cleaners!

One easy way you can use vanilla at home is by making vanilla sugar. First, make a lengthwise slit in a vanilla bean. Put the bean in an airtight jar. Fill the jar with sugar and cap tightly. Leave the jar to sit for a week or two. The sugar will have a wonderful vanilla scent and flavor, and can be used in place of regular sugar.


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54) Read these sentences from the passage.

But what is vanilla? Where does itcome from?

Why does the passage include thesequestions?

(a) to test the readers knowledge aboutvanilla

(b) to show that the author wants to learnmore about vanilla

(c) to suggest that the questions will beanswered in the passage

(d) to show that the author does not knowthe answers to the questions

55) How does the recipe add toinformation from the passage?

(a) It helps explain how to make xocolatl.

(b) It gives a practical way to use up extrasugar.

(c) It shows one way vanilla can be used athome.

(d) It tells what to do after the vanilla beanis dried.

56) How is the information in the passagepresented?

(a) Each paragraph describes a different usefor vanilla.

(b) The information is given in chronologicalorder from the past to the present.

(c) Each paragraph tells how vanilla wasgrown around the world.

(d) The information is given in order ofimportance, from the most important toleast important.

57) Which of these events happened first?

(a) Madagascar began growing vanilla.

(b) Vanilla plants were taken to England.

(c) Hernando Cortes wrote about xocolatl.(d) The Spanish used vanilla to make

chocolate.

58) The first vanilla plants that left theAmericas were taken to-

(a) Belgium.

(b) England.

(c) France.(d) Madagascar.

59) Which of these would be the best titlefor this passage?

(a) How to Make Vanilla Sugar

(b) The History and Uses of Vanilla

(c) How and Where Vanilla is Grown(d) Vanilla Use by Ancient Civilizations

60) How is vanilla mostly used today?

(a) in cooking

(b) in household cleaners(c) in perfumes

(d) as a medicine

61) From what you read, how didEuropeans change how vanilla was used?

(a) They brought vanilla to Mexico.

(b) They used vanilla to make a new kind ofchocolate.

(c) They started using vanilla on its own.

(d) They created new recipes forMontezuma.

62) In the recipe, what is probably themain reason for cutting the vanilla beanlengthwise?

(a) to keep the jar tightly sealed

(b) to help release the aroma of the vanilla

(c) to make it easier to fit the bean into thejar

(d) to be sure the jar is not moved for atleast a week


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63) Which of these sentences contains anopinion?

(a) Vanilla is a seedpod from the vanillaplant.

(b) The early Aztecs used vanilla in makinga chocolate drink called xocolatl.

(c) Today, Madagascar is one of the majorproducers of vanilla.

(d) The sugar will have a wonderful vanillascent and flavor, and can be used inplace of regular sugar.

64) Which of these sentences bestsupports the idea that vanilla was importantto the Aztecs?

(a) Xocolatl was made with chocolate andvanilla.

(b) Cortes wrote about xocolatl in the early1500s.

(c) Vanilla is a plant that comes fromMexico and Central America.

(d) Montezumas subjects brought vanilla topay taxes to their ruler.

65) Which of these sentences is a fact?

(a) Vanilla sugar has a wonderful flavor andscent.

(b) The best chocolate is always flavoredwith vanilla.

(c) Mexican vanilla tastes better than vanillafrom Madagascar.

(d) Madagascar is one of the top producersof vanilla in the world.


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For questions 66-71


The Reluctant Hero

Mike stared up at the ancient, gnarled tree. It was a tree he passed twice every day going to and from OakGrove Middle School. The tree was beautiful, but that wasnt why Mike was staring at it. He was staring atit because he was frightened of it. More precisely, he was staring at it because he wanted to climb it, but wasterrified of heights.

Now, Mike wasnt apprehensive about every situation that involved heights. He loved looking at theview from the window of his grandmothers apartment, and she lived on the twenty-third floor of a gianthigh-rise from the 1920s. But just the thought of scaling this tree made him dizzy.

Suddenly, Mike heard a noise coming from high up in the tree. It was a quiet cry, almost like ababys. Maybe there was a birds nest?

Then Mike saw a tiny, furry face peek out from the uppermost branches and knew what was makingthe sound. It was a kitten.

The cry came again, louder this time. Mike was distraught. It didnt seem the kitten could make itdown on its own. He knew big cats could jump from great heights and survive, but he wasnt sure about adiminutive kitten like this one.

Mike knew what he had to do. He took a deep breath and grabbed the lowest branch. Using thetree trunk to brace his weight, he carefully pulled himself up. Mike was scared, but he knew that the littlekitten must be even more scared. He felt a little silly too; he had seen many kids climbing all over the old oakwithout fear.

Unhurriedly, Mike made his way up to the top of the tree. Its hard to know what a cat is ponder-ing, but Mike felt sure that the kitten was happy to see him. Very gently, Mike picked up the kitten. He hearda tiny meow. Its okay, he said. Nothing to be scared of now. Holding the kitten close to his chest, Mikecarefully climbed down.

66) Which of these things happened firstin the passage?

(a) Mike saw a tiny kitten trapped in a tree.

(b) Mike stared at a tree he wanted toclimb.

(c) Mike grabbed the lowest branch of atree.

(d) Mike heard a sound from the top of atree.

67) Which of these would make the besttitle for the passage?

(a) Nine Lives Minus One(b) Cat in a Tree(c) A Fearless Climber(d) Climbing Above Fear


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68) The next time Mike sees a goodclimbing tree, he will most likely-

(a) climb the tree with new confidence.(b) turn and walk away quickly.

(c) try unsuccessfully to climb the tree.

(d) fix the tree so no cats can climb it.

69) What is the most likely reason thatMike felt silly while climbing the tree?

(a) He thought someone might see him fall.

(b) He realized there was really nothing tofear.

(c) He thought the kitten was happy to seehim.

(d) He realized the kitten could save itself.

70) Which of these is not a technique usedby the author to create sympathy for thekitten in the story?

(a) comparing the kittens cry to a babys

(b) suggesting that cats can survive a jumpfrom a high place

(c) describing the kittens face as tiny andfurry

(d) suggesting that the kitten was evenmore scared than Mike

71) If you were to add one last sentence,which would make the best ending?

(a) Then Mike took the kitten home for asaucer of milk.

(b) Somehow, the tree didnt seem so highafter all.

(c) The tree waved gently in the wind as ifto say goodbye.

(d) Mike and the kitten now had a greattrust for one another.


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For questions 72-79


Barbara Jordan: An American Success Story

When Barbara Jordan left politics in 1979, she was one of the most loved people in America. As the firstAfrican American woman ever to represent Texas in the U.S. Congress, she was a shining example of how mucha person can achieve through hard work and determination.

This powerful woman began her life in a poor section of Houston in 1936. She and her two oldersisters attended all-black schools, and had only limited experience with white culture. For much of theirchildhood, the three girls shared a foldout bed in the living room of their small house. Her parents, Benjaminand Arlyne Jordan, had high expectations for their daughters. Barbara worked extra hard, determined to makeher parents proud.

An early indication that Barbara was headed for a career in politics was her success on the highschool debating team. Her dramatic speaking style helped her win a national debating title in 1952. She con-tinued as a star debater in college. After graduation, she was accepted at Boston University Law School in 1956.

Once she had earned her law degree, Barbara returned to Houston. She got involved in politics, andeventually decided that she would run for office herself. Although she lost her first two runs for the TexasHouse of Representatives, she didnt give up. In 1966 she was elected to the Texas Senate, and reelected in1968. In 1972 she ran successfully for the U.S. House of Representatives. She delivered the keynote addressfor the Democratic National Convention in 1976. Her speech caused many people to say that Barbara wouldhave a long and successful career as a politician: some even predicted she would be the first woman to be VicePresident or President.

Unfortunately, health concerns caused Barbara to retire from politics after her third term as a Con-gresswoman, although she remained active as a political advisor and speaker.

72) According to the passage, which of thefollowing is Barbara Jordan best known for?

(a) losing two Texas State Senate elections

(b) winning a high school debating title

(c) going to Boston University Law School

(d) being elected to the U.S. Congress

73) This passage is mostly about-

(a) how Texas politics created a hero.

(b) the importance of public speaking.

(c) how hard work can help achieve success.

(d) the rule of law and government.


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74) According to what you have read, whatkind of career advice would Barbara Jordanprobably give?

(a) Growing up poor is no excuse for failure.

(b) If you want to succeed, work hard anddont give up.

(c) Politics is the best possible way to makea difference.

(d) Helping others is more important thanfinding a job you enjoy.

75) Based on what you read, which ofthese would be another good title for thispassage?

(a) The Lucky Texan

(b) Up the Ladder, Rung by Rung

(c) Right Place at the Right Time

(d) Politics of a Small-Town Woman

76) The authors main purpose in writingthis passage was probably to-

(a) describe the major accomplishments ofan American woman.

(b) describe two different types of state andfederal governments.

(c) explain how poverty can make lifeharder.

(d) explain how law is necessary for apolitical career.

77) Which of these phrases best describesBarbara Jordan?

(a) poor but proud

(b) charming and friendly

(c) smart and determined(d) forceful and loving

78) Which of these statements bestillustrates Barbara Jordans quality ofdetermination?

(a) She and her two older sisters attendedall-black schools.

(b) Her dramatic speaking style helped herwin a national debating title.

(c) She also got involved in politics and ranfor office.

(d) Although she lost the two runs for theTexas House, she didnt give up.

79) Which of these excerpts from thearticle is an opinion?

(a) ...she was one of the most respected andadmired people in America...

(b) For much of their childhood, the threegirls shared a foldout bed...

(c) After graduation, she was accepted atBoston University...

(d) ...she ran successfully for the U.S. Houseof Representatives.


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For questions 80-88

Directions: Read this bibliography page from a students report about cats. Then answer the question(s).

Works Cited

Cutts, Paddy. Cat Breeds of the World. London: Lorenz, 1999.

Edney, Andrew and David Taylor. 101 Essential Tips: Cat Care. London, New York: Dorling Kindersly, 1995.

Goddard-Taylor, Gayle. "When Cat Meets Cat." Animals, Spring 2001: 56-57.

Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie. Wilderness Cat. Illustrated by Mark Grahm. Cobblehill Books/Dutton, 1992.

Landau, Elaine. Your Pet Cat. New York: Children's Press, 1997.

Nash, Bruce and Allan Zullo. Amazing But True Cat Tales. Kansas City, MO: Andrews and McMeel, 1993.

80) The work 101 Essential Tips: Cat Carewould be most useful in answering which ofthe following questions?

(a) Is my cat a pure-bred Siamese?

(b) What society used to worship cats?

(c) What should I feed my cat?

(d) Are there famous cats in history?

81) Which of these works from thebibliography is the oldest?

(a) Cat Breeds of the World

(b) Wilderness Cat

(c) Your Pet Cat

(d) Amazing But True Cat Tales

82) How are the works in this bibliographyorganized?

(a) alphabetically by title

(b) magazine articles first, then book titles

(c) alphabetically by author

(d) book titles first, then magazine articles

83) The work by Gayle Godard-Taylor ismost likely-

(a) a book.(b) a short story.

(c) a videotape.

(d) a magazine article.


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84) Which of these works would probablybe most useful to you if you have two catsthat fight constantly?

(a) Cat Breeds of the World

(b) When Cat Meets Cat(c) Wilderness Cat

(d) Amazing But True Cat Tales

85) What do the numbers 56-57 representat the end of the citation for When CatMeets Cat?

(a) the first two years of the works originalpublication

(b) the number of pages in the work

(c) the authors age in 2001

(d) the pages on which the work appears

86) The work Amazing But True Cat Taleswas written by-

(a) Andrews and McMeel.(b) Nash alone.(c) Andrews alone.(d) Nash and Zullo.

87) In the fourth work cited, CobblehillBooks / Dutton is-

(a) the name of the book that WildernessCat is taken from.

(b) the address of the works illustratorMark Grahm.

(c) the title of another work illustrated byMark Grahm.

(d) the name of the company that publishedWilderness Cat.

88) In the last work cited in thebibliography, Kansas City, MO refers to-

(a) where the work was published.

(b) where the authors of the work live.(c) where the works stories take place.

(d) where the work is available for sale.


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For questions 89-94


The Leather Purse: A Jewish Folk Tale

One day, a poor man named Chaim came upon a purse lying in his path. It jingled and tinkled whenhe picked it up, and when he opened it he counted one hundred pieces of gold inside. Now, Chaim mayhave been very poor, but he was also very honest. He said to himself, I must keep this purse safe until Ican find its owner, and continued on his way, daydreaming about all that he could buy if he owned such a purse.

Not so very long after, Chaims daydreams were interrupted by a distraught voice crying, Help! Ihave lost my purse! I will give a reward to anyone who can return it to me! The voice belonged to a manwearing a smart suit of the best cloth and fancy new shoes.

Aha! thought Chaim, here is the owner of the purse I found! He handed the man the heavypouch. The man snatched it and peered inside. At first he smiled, but then his eyes squinted into two narrowsnakes, and he growled, there were 200 gold pieces in this purse when I dropped it. Now there are only 100gold pieces. You are a thief! Now, give me the other 100 gold pieces before I call the police.

Now Chaim, in addition to being a very poor and a very honest man, was also a very proud man.He did not like to be accused of stealing. Chaim called out for the police before the other man could, andasked that they be taken to the town judge to settle the matter.

The town judge listened carefully as both men pleaded their cases. Finally he said, I believe bothof you are telling the truth. Sir Poor Man, I believe you found a purse with 100 gold pieces in it. And SirWealthy Man, I believe you lost a purse with 200 gold pieces in it. Therefore, Sir Wealthy Man, this pursemust not be yours. And Sir Poor Man, since nobody has claimed the purse you found, you are free to keep it!

89) This story is an example of-

(a) a fable, because the story teaches alesson.

(b) a play, because the characters speak alot to each other.

(c) fiction, because the characters andevents are made up.

(d) non-fiction, because the characters andevents are real.

90) The moral of this story could be-

(a) It pays to be honest.

(b) Out of sight, out of mind.

(c) Money cant buy you love.

(d) Every man for himself.


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At first he smiled, but then his eyessquinted into two narrow snakes, andhe growled...

What literary device does the author use inthe underlined phrase, and how does thisaffect the readers opinion of the rich man?

(a) a simile, to show how the rich man isjust like a snake

(b) a metaphor, to show that the rich manis sneaky and not trustworthy

(c) onomatopoeia, to show that the richman is sneaky and not trustworthy

(d) onomatopoeia, to tell the reader what asnake looks like

92) What is the most likely reason thatthe storys final decision is made by a judge?

(a) This judge is actually a friend ofChaims.

(b) This judge is poor also, and he doesntlike rich people.

(c) Judges are known for being fair.

(d) Judges are known for being sweet andloving.

93) What is the most likely reason thatthe rich man is portrayed as being greedy?

(a) Rich people are always greedy, so itseems more realistic.

(b) Rich people are never greedy, and this issupposed to be make-believe.

(c) It makes the reader realize the rich manshould get the gold, because he wants itmore.

(d) It makes the reader want the poor manto get the gold, because he is morehonest and not greedy.

94) Which word from the story is anexample of onomatopoeia?

(a) poor

(b) jingled

(c) reward(d) stealing


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For questions 95-100


The Secret Door

Open the door, Phoebe! She said to me. Open the door! But I couldnt. If I opened the attic door, wewould be sucked into the unknown. Who knows where the doors passageway would lead us?

Chloe, my younger cousin, was not afraid. She noticed me standing there, so unsure, and she pressed infront of me and turned the knob on the old creaky door. Slowly, slowly, she opened it. The hinges squeaked. Iexpected to hear something or see ghosts appearing through the crack in the door, but there was only silenceand a funny kind of bright moonlight.

We have to go in, Phoebe. Its our only chance. If we wait, we will be asked to play with theyounger kids, and we will be stuck again with all their boring games. I knew she was right. An adventure waswaiting for us if I could just find a little courage. And Chloe only visited me on holidays. It was a rare chanceto have an adventure with her.

I peered into the world behind the opening in the door. I could smell strange flowers and hear squir-rels and bird songs. It wasnt an attic door after all; it was a door into a huge meadow! Gently, we creptin. Once my eyes became adjusted to the light, I noticed two huge moons beaming moonlight on a grandlandscape. And there were hundreds of stars, more than I had ever seen before. The meadow was full of noises:owls and crows and crickets and rustling field mice. What a wonderful space, I thought.

Chloe and I sat down in the meadow for a long while and just listened to the night noises. I imag-ined what it would be like to return again. Next time we would be better prepared to venture out a littlefurther, but that night we were happy just to look at the new stars.

95) This story would best be rewritten asa-

(a) non-fiction essay, so the author couldgive more facts.

(b) non-fiction essay, because the events aretrue.

(c) poem, because the author could createthe same mood.

(d) poem, because the dialogue rhymes.

96) What is the moral of the story?

(a) It takes courage to be adventurous.

(b) Secret doors are hard to open.

(c) Growing up is sometimes boring.

(d) Friendship is difficult.

97) What is the theme of the story?

(a) facing fears

(b) good against evil

(c) growing up

(d) honesty and cheating


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98) The two moons in the meadowsymbolize-

(a) that it is getting late.

(b) that the girls have found a strange newworld.

(c) that the girls can go camping.

(d) that the girls are no longer afraid of thedark.

99) The author uses a setting that is-

(a) realistic, to show what many attics arelike.

(b) realistic, to focus on the relationship ofthe cousins.

(c) unrealistic, to show the magical powersthe girls have.

(d) unrealistic, to make the story seemmagical and special.

100) What is the most likely reason thatthe entrance to the magical world is theattic door?

(a) Attics are known to be places filledwith old boxes and things.

(b) Attics are often the place in storieswhere mysterious things happen.

(c) Attics are at the top of the house andso are closer to the moon.

(d) Attics can be scary, and this issupposed to be a scary story.

101) What is the purpose of usingonomatopoeia?

(a) to create a rhyming sound

(b) to tell the reader the sound somethingmakes

(c) to tell the reader why something isnoisy

(d) to help readers sound out new words

102) What is the purpose of using asimile?

(a) to describe something by comparing itto something else

(b) to describe something very precisely

(c) to show readers that the thing beingdescribed is not very interesting

(d) to show that the thing being describedis too difficult to explain


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Read this draft of an essay that a student wrote. Then answer the question(s) below.

103) In the first paragraph, which is thebest placement for sentence 5?

(a) after sentence 1(b) after sentence 3(c) after sentence 6(d) correct as it is

104) Based on the order of sentences inthe opening paragraph, which topic shouldthe writer address first?

(a) the belief that all snakes are poisonous

(b) the idea that snakes help controlrodent populations

(c) the misunderstanding that snakes havepoisonous tongues

(d) the myth that snakes are slimy

105) Which of these would best be usedas a topic sentence for the third paragraph?

(a) There are four types of poisonoussnakes in the United States.

(b) Many snakes, such as corn snakes, kingsnakes and garter snakes, are notpoisonous.

(c) Snakes help control rodent populations.

(d) Most snakes that live in the UnitedStates are not poisonous.


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106) Which would be the best sentenceto link the opening paragraph with thesecond paragraph?

(a) The first mystery to uncover is whetheror not a snakes tongue can sting.

(b) A snake has a special smelling organ onthe roof of its mouth.

(c) Using its tongue, a snake can smellfood and danger.

(d) Many people agree with the fact that asnakes tongue can sting.

107) Which is the best way to concludethis essay?

(a) Most snakes in the United States arenot poisonous, so people do not needto worry.

(b) Snakes are not slimy and poisonous, sopeople should learn to like theseanimals.

(c) If people learned the facts aboutsnakes, perhaps they would appreciatethese peaceful animals.

(d) correct as it is

108) Which sentence would be the bestway to begin a concluding paragraph?

(a) The myths surrounding snakes, such asbeliefs that they are slimy, poisonousand have stinging tongues, lead tomany misunderstandings.

(b) Snakes that are slimy, poisonous andhave stinging tongues are the onespeople dislike the most.

(c) Some snakes help people by controllingthe rodent population and smellingdanger.

(d) It is important to read myths aboutsnakes in order to know which snakesare dangerous and which are not.

109) Which sentence could best bedeleted from the report?

(a) 18(b) 19(c) 20(d) 21

110) Which is the best way to writesentences 19 and 20?

(a) The skin is made up of scales, and theskin gives color and helps protect thesnakes body.

(b) The skin is colorful, so the scales of theskin protect the snakes body.

(c) The skin is made up of scales, whichgive color and protect the snakes body.

(d) The skin has scales that are full ofcolor and protection.

111) Which is the best way to writesentences 9 and 10?

(a) The tongue does not sting, and thetongue is necessary to help the snakesmell food or possible danger.

(b) The tongue does not sting but is ahelpful tool for the snake to smell foodor possible danger.

(c) The tongue does not sting, so thesnake can search for food and smelldanger.

(d) Although the tongue does not sting, itcan be dangerous.

112) Which is the best way to rewritesentences 14 and 15?

(a) Both the king snake and corn snake arepoisonous.

(b) Neither the king snake nor the cornsnake is poisonous.

(c) The king snake is poisonous but thecorn snake is not.

(d) The king snake is not poisonous andalso the corn snake is not poisonous.


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113) Which is the best way to rewritesentences 17 and 18?

(a) A snakes skin can be smooth andslimy and sometimes dry.

(b) The dry, smooth skin of a snake has aslimy appearance.

(c) A snakes skin is dry and smooth, butnever slimy.

(d) Snakes have dry and smooth and slimyskin.


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114) The best order for sentences 9-11 inparagraph 3 is-

(a) 11, 10, 9.

(b) 9, 10, 11.

(c) 10, 9, 11.

(d) 9, 11, 10.

115) In paragraph 5, the author should-

(a) remove sentence 20.(b) move sentence 20 so it comes after

sentence 21.(c) move sentence 20 so it comes after

sentence 24.(d) leave it as is.

116) Which would be the best concludingsentence at the very end of the report?

(a) If you visit Mackinac Island, stay at theGrand Hotel.

(b) Go to Mackinac Island if you want toride on a ferry.

(c) Tourists on Mackinac Island like to buyice cream and fudge.

(d) Visiting Mackinac Island is likestepping into the past.

117) Which sentence from paragraph fourwould fit best as the first sentence of thatparagraph?

(a) sentence 16(b) sentence 17(c) sentence 18(d) sentence 19

118) What is the best way to combinesentences 22-24?

(a) Every day of the year they show thefilm Somewhere in Time, starringChristopher Reeve, which takes placeat the Grand Hotel.

(b) Somewhere in Time is a movie thattakes place at the Grand Hotel that isshown every night starring ChristopherReeve.

(c) Every day of the year they show amovie that takes place at the GrandHotel that stars Christopher Reeve thatis called Somewhere in Time.

(d) Christopher Reeve is in a movie that iscalled Somewhere in Time that isabout the Grand Hotel that they showevery night.

119) Which sentence does not belong inparagraph 3?


120) Which is the best way to combinesentences 13 and 14?

(a) You can either walk up to your hotel orget a horse-drawn taxi to take youthere, but your luggage will be waitingfor you when you arrive.

(b) You can either walk up to your hotel orget a horse-drawn taxi to take youthere, and your luggage will be waitingfor you when you arrive.

(c) You can either walk up to your hotel orget a horse-drawn taxi to take youthere, if your luggage will be waitingfor you when you arrive.

(d) Your luggage will be waiting for youwhen you arrive if you take ahorse-drawn taxi to your hotel.


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This is a draft of a report that a student wrote. It has some mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Read the report. Then answer the question(s) below.

Salt

121) Which of these would best be usedas a topic sentence for the secondparagraph?

(a) The most common kind of salt is tablesalt.

(b) Table salt is not the only kind of salt.

(c) Table salt is a very exotic kind of salt.

(d) Try something other than table saltnext time.

122) Which of these would best be usedas a topic sentence for the third paragraph?

(a) Kosher salt and sea salt are just liketable salt.

(b) Kosher salt is the best kind of salt inthe world.

(c) There are other kinds of salt that aremore unusual.

(d) Many kinds of salt are not iodized liketable salt.


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123) What would be the best way toopen a paragraph at the end to summarizethe report?

(a) I like getting free table salt packets toshake on my fries.

(b) There are many kinds of salt, butKosher salt is used on pretzels.

(c) Sea salts that are gray and pink can bevery expensive.

(d) All salt does not look, taste, or getharvested the same way.

124) What is the best way to writesentences 3,4,5, and 6?

(a) Salt comes in many colors and sizesand different kinds can be expensive orcheap and have different tastes.

(b) Salt comes in many colors and sizes.Different kinds have different tastes,and they can be expensive or cheap.

(c) Salt comes in many colors, and itcomes in many sizes, and it can beexpensive or cheap. Different kinds ofsalt can have different tastes.

(d) Leave as it is.

125) What is the best way to writesentences 14 and 15?

(a) Because table salt is inexpensive, it isthe kind of salt that fast foodrestaurants give away in packets.

(b) Table salt is the kind of salt fast foodrestaurants give away in packets, and itis inexpensive.

(c) Because some fast food restaurants areinexpensive, they give away packets oftable salt.

(d) Leave as it is.

126) Which sentence could best bedeleted from the report?

(a) 10(b) 11(c) 12(d) 13

127) What is the best way to writesentence 20?

(a) Kosher salt is like sea salt in that itusually bigger grains than table salt.

(b) Sea salt usually has bigger grains thantable salt, and Kosher salt also hasbigger grains.

(c) Like Kosher salt, sea salt usually hasbigger grains than table salt.

(d) Leave as it is.

128) What is the best way to combinesentences 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25?

(a) Some sea salt is white, and some seasalt is pink or gray or another color.

(b) Sea salt can be white, pink, gray, orother colors, and it tastes less bitterthan table salt.

(c) Sea salt is white and pink and gray andother colors, tasting less bitter thantable salt.

(d) Leave as it is.


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129) Which of these sentences wouldbest fit in the second paragraph of thepassage between sentence 8 and sentence9?

(a) Mom had bought two new swimsuitswhen we were in San Francisco.

(b) We wandered along the emptyboardwalk and watched it come to life.

(c) The beach is long and wide, withvolleyball nets at the end near the pier.

(d) My second-favorite ride was theRock-O-Plane because it goes upsidedown.

130) Which of these sentences does notbelong in the fourth paragraph of thepassage?


131) Which of these sentences would bethe best replacement for sentence 5 as anintroduction to the second paragraph?

(a) I dont know why we couldnt havegone to Santa Cruz first.

(b) We ate breakfast in a fast food placenear our motel.

(c) The first day in Santa Cruz I wokeMom and Dad very early.

(d) The worst part of the trip was parkingat the airport.

132) Read the sentence below.

It is one of the oldest operating rollercoasters in the world.

Where would this sentence best fit in thepassage?

(a) after sentence 4 at the end of the firstparagraph

(b) between sentence 6 and sentence 7(c) between sentence 12 and sentence 13(d) between sentence 13 and sentence 14

133) What would be the best way tochange sentence 17?

(a) Add a comma between the words SanJose and tonight.

(b) Add a comma between the wordstonight and Id.

(c) Put a period after San Jose andcapitalize tonight.

(d) Put a period after tonight and start anew sentence with Id.


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134) Which of these sentences best fitsafter sentence 4 at the end of the firstparagraph?

(a) Building a kite is actually easier thanyou might think.

(b) Box kites are more stable and flyhigher than regular kites.

(c) Kites have even been used as a form oftransportation.

(d) You cannot fly a kite without a littlewind, of course.

135) The historical facts about kites inthis passage are arranged in chronologicalorder (by date). Which of these sentencesdoes not follow that order?


136) The sentence below was accidentallyleft out of the passage.

Kites also helped in the design ofhelicopters and parachutes.

Where in the passage does the sentencebelong?

(a) after sentence 4 at the end of the firstparagraph

(b) after sentence 5(c) after sentence 14(d) after sentence 16

137) Which of the underlined phraseswould best fit in the first sentence ofparagraph 3?

(a) Using a similar strategy, a ten year oldboy...

(b) Soon after, a ten year old boy...

(c) Unlike the Chinese fishermen, a tenyear old boy...

(d) While fishing, a ten year old boy...

138) Which of these sentences wouldbest provide an effective ending for thepassage?

(a) The largest festivals are held in Chinaand Japan, where kites are religioussymbols.

(b) Sailboarding and ice sailing areexamples of how kites can be used fortransportation.

(c) The winner of last years kite-fightingtournament was a retired math teacherfrom Tennessee.

(d) You can enjoy flying a kite even morenow that you know a little about itshistory.

139) Which of these changes would helpmost in making the last paragraph moreeffective as a conclusion?

(a) ending with a humorous story

(b) listing more interesting uses for kites

(c) restating the main ideas of the passage

(d) adding the words The End


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140) Which of these sentences would bethe best replacement for sentence 6?

(a) That means that kites are almost threethousand years old.

(b) The word kite is also the name of abird.

(c) How do they come up with these ideas,anyway?

(d) They were made of silk and lightweightbamboo.

141) Read this entry from a booksbibliography.

Evans, W. Franklyn. My Life as a TravelAgent. Akron: Selfsame Press, 1998.

Which of the following most likelydescribes the contents of this text?

(a) an encyclopedia entry about travel

(b) the life story of a person who works hiswhole life as a travel agent

(c) a magazine article providingsuggestions for travel agents about howto be successful in the business

(d) a list of travel agents in the area


Mackerel, Bob. The Business ofCommercial Fishing.Fishing Monthly,November, 2002.


(a) a novel about a fish who lives for 300years

(b) a movie about a fisherman who fishesfor a living

(c) a magazine article that gives fishermentips and secrets to improve their fishingskills

(d) a list of stores from which fishermencan buy fishing equipment

143) Yolanda is using the index of a largebook on arts and crafts to teach herselfhow to use her new whittling kit. Which ofthese index entries will she find mosthelpful?

(a) how to choose whittling tools, 3-11

(b) whittling methods, 72-78, 112

(c) gift ideas, 103, 106

(d) wood to use for whittling, 21, 23-27


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Mayes, Brian. Gertie the Groundhog Goesto the Moon. New York: Childrens Press,1945.


(a) a fictional story about a groundhogwho travels to the moon

(b) the life story of a scientist who studiesthe travel patterns of groundhogs for aliving

(c) a magazine article about the behaviorof groundhogs

(d) a list of the characteristics of all thedifferent types of groundhogs


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Read this draft of a story written by a student and answer the question(s) below.

Lainie Versus the Noodles

(1) Lainie sat very still and stared hard at the noodles on her plate. (2) She was trying to make them

disappear without actually eating any of them. (3) She was sure that they were perfectly cooked. (4) Her

mother was a professional chef, after all. (5) That was the problem, really. (6) Another mother might just open

a jar of bland, sweet sauce and pour it over some soft, over-cooked spaghetti. (7) The way Lainie liked it.

(8) Lainie was faced with a plate, instead, mounded with handmade linguini. (9) The barely done

noodles were flecked with slivers of ginger, garlic, and hot pepper. (10) Lainie had eaten some eggplant by

mistake once. (11) And if that weren't bad enough, the whole mess was booby-trapped with some kind of

weird-looking mushrooms.

(12) Lainie stared even harder. (13) She frowned such a frightening frown that most meals would have

run away. (14) But these linguini were fearful. (15) The nest of noodles didn't budge an inch, tears of

frustration began to cloud Lainie's sky-blue eyes.

(16) Meanwhile, Lainie's mother seemed not to notice the fierce battle taking place across the table.

(17) She slurped up her last noodle and went into the kitchen. (18) To clean up the pots and pans. (19) Lainie

was alone with her enemy at last.

(20) When Lainie's mother returned from the kitchen, she found Lainie sitting in front of an empty

plate. (21) Lainie was grinning from ear to ear. (22) Her mother beamed too, but her smile quickly disappeared

when she stooped to pick up a napkin from the floor.


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145) Which of these is the best way torewrite sentence 8 of the story?

(a) Lainie was faced with a plate of,instead, mounded with handmadelinguini.

(b) Lainie was faced with instead a platemounded with handmade linguini.

(c) Instead, Lainie was faced with a platemounded with handmade linguini.

(d) With a plate mounded with handmadelinguini was Lainie faced instead.

146) Which sentence from the firstparagraph of the story is not complete andshould be combined with the sentencebefore it?


147) Read this sentence.

Paul read a short story called TheCountry Mouse and the Town Mouseto the kindergarten class.

How should the title of the story bewritten?

(a) The Country Mouse and the TownMouse

(b) The Country Mouse and the TownMouse

(c) The Country Mouse and the TownMouse

(d) correct as it is


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