CFA #2 Review

CFA #2 Review

Multiple Select

1. What are two steps Sandy took to view the solar eclipse?

• A. She looked directly at the sun.

• B. She turned away from the sun.

• C. She made a hole in a cardboard box.

• D. She drew a circle with a pen or pencil.

• E. She noticed a bright circle with dark edges.

Multiple Choice

2. How does Sandy support the idea of viewing the solar eclipse was like watching a movie?

• A. She provides a box for everyone to use.

• B. She describes how the light shines on the white background.

• C. She explains how she poked a hole in the box on one side.

• D. She informs everyone when to put the box on their heads.

Multiple Choice

5. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

Which sentence gives a point made by the author of Passage 1?

• A. Sandy enjoyed seeing the solar eclipse.

• B. Sandy worried about watching the solar eclipse.

• C. Sandy was nervous when it got dark during the eclipse.

• D. Sandy wanted everyone to see the solar eclipse.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which sentence from Passage 1 provides evidence for the answer in part A?

• A. "Do you remember me telling you about the total solar eclipse that my class was going to watch this week?"

  (paragraph 2)

• B. "Each of us brought to class a cardboard box large enough to place over our heads."

  (paragraph 4)

• C. "It stayed that way for eight minutes (we timed it with a clock my teacher brought outside.)"

  (paragraph 6)

• D. "…and I can’t believe I got to see it."

  (paragraph 2)

Multiple Choice

3. In Passage 2, how does the author support the idea that it is rare to see a total solar eclipse?

• A. He includes the amount of time between total eclipses occurring in the same place.

• B. He provides details about how long a total eclipse lasts.

• C. He explains how many times total eclipses happen each year somewhere on Earth.

• D. He describes the difficulty of being exactly in the path of a total eclipse when it occurs..

Multiple Choice

4. Based on Passage 2, what condition affects how someone is able to see a total solar eclipse?

• A. when the sky becomes dark

• B. how the individual looks at the sky

• C. how fast the Moon is traveling

• D. where the individual is located on Earth

Multiple Choice

6. Based on Passage 2, what causes a solar eclipse?

• A. the position of the Moon

• B. the orbit of Earth

• C. the brightness of the Sun

• D. the tilt of Earth

Multiple Choice

7. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

What is the theme of Passage 1?

• A. The light in the sky is a present we should treasure.

• B. A fire brings warmth and light to everyone.

• C. People are happy when they are warm.

• D. Living in the sky can be very lonely.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A?

• A. “Long ago, before there was sunlight, the people of Earth wandered in darkness.”

  (paragraph 1)

• B. “The young woman was happy to live in the sky.”

  (paragraph 2)

• C. “The young woman wanted to go back and visit her people.”

  (paragraph 3)

• D. “The people were thankful for this wonderful gift.”

  (paragraph 4)

Multiple Choice

The young woman missed her people.

• A. First

• B. Next

• C. Finally

Multiple Choice

The young woman visited the sky.

• D. First

• E. Next

• F. Finally

Multiple Choice

The young woman decided to recreate a fire every day.

• G. First

• H. Next

• I. Finally

Multiple Choice

9. Which sentence is the best summary of Passage 2?

• A. A badger helps the Surem people find a name for the sun.

• B. The Surem people are thankful for the sun.

• C. The Surem people ask a badger for help.

• D. A badger explains why he thinks the sun is a male.

Multiple Choice

People loved and appreciated the sun.

• A. Passage 1

• B. Passge 2

• C. Both

Multiple Choice

A meeting was held to name the light.

• D. Passage 1

• E. Passge 2

• F. Both

Multiple Choice

People received a gift from the sky.

• G. Passage 1

• H. Passge 2

• I. Both

Multiple Choice

12. How is the theme of Passage 1 and Passage 2 similar?

• A. In both passages, a character gives the sun as a gift.

• B. In both passages, a character pretends to be the sun.

• C. In both passages, a character describes the sun as a fire.

• D. In both passages, a character explains how the sun was named.