Howdy, Big Tex

Front

Which word in paragraph 9 best helps the reader understand the meaning of carved? Options: F light, G shape, H face, J layers

Back

shape

Front

With which statement about the first Big Tex would the author most likely agree?

Back

He did not seem real.

Front

Which idea from the selection is supported by the photograph?

Back

Big Tex has a special area where he stands at the fair.

Front

What is the most likely reason the author included paragraphs 7 through 9? Options: F To explain why Snell thought another Big Tex was needed, G To describe the plan Snell and his workers followed to build a new Big Tex, H To prove that Snell’s new Big Tex is better than the first one, J To compare Snell’s drawings of Big Tex to the real Big Tex

Back

To describe the plan Snell and his workers followed to build a new Big Tex

Front

Which text feature in the selection best helps the reader understand where to find details about the first Big Tex?

Back

The section title “Big Tex in the Beginning”.

Front

In paragraph 4, what does prerecorded mean?

Back

Recorded before

Front

Which sentence best shows that the makers of the new Big Tex hoped to keep a problem from happening again? A Overall, the new Big Tex would be more lifelike. (paragraph 7) B In fact, they used a secret code for Big Tex in emails and on the phone. (paragraph 8) C The workers were careful to use materials that would not burn easily. (paragraph 9) D His steel-frame body was taken to a clothing factory. (paragraph 10)

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The workers were careful to use materials that would not burn easily.