MCAP Prep Session 1

MCAP Prep Session 1

​What is the MCAP?

​What should I do about the MCAP?

• Study​

• Practice Test Taking Skills

• Wait for your physical school to contact you about taking the MCAP

​Test Taking Strategies

Remember when taking ​a test, it is important to RELAX. During our next two Monday sessions, we will be practicing our test taking skills using a Practice Test from the MCAP website. Today, we will be working through Section 1.

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Multiple Choice

Read paragraphs 2 and 3. Why did Joseph believe that human flight was possible?

• He had observed elements in nature moving upward.

• He had learned about human flight during his studies.

• He had a dream in which he imagined seeing the world from high above.

• He had heard that scientists were also wondering whether human flight could happen.

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Multiple Choice

Which quote from the passage is best supported by the image and caption found at the end of the passage?

• “On 27 August 1783, thousands of people assembled in Paris to witness the flight of Charles’s Le Globe.” (paragraph 16)

• “. . . Étienne demonstrated his new, handsewn aerostat to members of the Academy of Sciences.” (paragraph 19)

• “Though the balloon rose up into the air, a sudden rain sent it crashing to the ground, destroying it.” (paragraph 19)

• “Once in the air, another gust tilted it and sent a plume of smoke streaming out its side.” (paragraph 21)

Multiple Choice

PART A:

Based on the passage, which statement best describes Joseph?

• He tries hard to win the approval of his family members.

• He feels jealous of his brother’s academic accomplishments.

• He gets distracted and does not put much effort into his work.

• He does not always agree with the plans made for him by others.

Multiple Choice

PART B:

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

(He does not always agree with the plans made for him by others.)

• “‘Surely, a human could lift off the ground and fly, too,’ he told his brother Étienne.” (paragraph 3)

• “Joseph grew so frustrated with his formal studies and his father’s rigid ways that he left school.” (paragraph 5)

• “Meanwhile, Étienne excelled in school, much to his father’s delight.” (paragraph 6)

• “Although he devised new kinds of paper and manufacturing techniques, most of the family was dismissive of his attempts at papermaking.” (paragraph 7)

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 7, what does the word endeavor mean?

• demand

• location

• attempt

• business

Multiple Choice

Part A

By describing Étienne as “worldly” in paragraph 15, what does the author suggest about him?

• He has business knowledge and experience.

• His ideas are creative and full of imagination.

• He has met with the French royalty before.

• His invention will inspire imitations by others.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

(He has business knowledge and experience.)

• “One day, he found himself considering the possibility of flight.” (paragraph 2)

• “When he grew up, he became an architect, then, when his father retired, manager of the family business.” (paragraph 6)

• “. . . they learned that their demonstration had prompted a prominent Parisian scientist, Jacques Charles, to begin work on a similar machine.” (paragraph 15)

• “The great demonstration before the king and queen was scheduled in less than a week!” (paragraph 19)

Multiple Choice

Part A

Which statement is a central idea of the passage?

• Great achievements often require extra efforts.

• It is important to respect nature and its limitations.

• A successful life requires a formal education.

• New ideas quickly gain approval from others.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

(Great achievements often require extra efforts.)

• “Greek, Latin, and theology were the subjects taught in his school, but it was science and mathematics that interested Joseph Montgolfier.” (paragraph 1)

• “Though many had tried, no human had ever flown before. Most people thought it impossible.” (paragraph 2)

• “Meanwhile, Joseph’s dream of flight remained just a dream.” (paragraph 7)

• “The brothers quickly set to work experimenting. For months they tested many different bags. . . .” (paragraph 12)

Multiple Choice

Part A

Read paragraphs 10 through 12. What is suggested about the wolf?

• He is lying to the goose.

• He is happy to have a loyal friend.

• He is concerned that the goose is being harmed.

• He often praises the goose because he admires her so much.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which phrase taken from the passage best supports the answer to part A?

(He is lying to the goose.)

• “‘Well begun is half done,’ thought the wolf . . .” (paragraph 10)

• “. . . she made no objection to his walking along the road with her every morning.” (paragraph 10)

• “‘Dear me, something is pinching me!’ the goose would say. . .” (paragraph 11)

• “‘It is the sun beating down,’ the wolf would reply. . .” (paragraph 12)

Multiple Choice

Part A

What is a theme of the passage?

• Treat others as you would want to be treated.

• Never stop seeking to learn new things.

• Be happy with who you are and what you can do.

• Honesty is the best way to make true friends.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which sentence taken from the passage best supports the answer to part A?

(Be happy with who you are and what you can do.)

• “‘Oh!’ cried the wolf, ‘I could not think it was worthless, for I so admire your beautiful wings.’” (paragraph 8)

• “‘. . . now they shall see a sight that will open their eyes!’” (paragraph 27)

• “‘It is true that you have harmed no one but yourself. . .’” (paragraph 33)

• “‘Had I heeded the grey goose and been satisfied to be a good wolf, I should be safe in my house to-day!’” (paragraph 35)

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 6, what does the word flurried mean?

• upset

• wise

• rushed

• helpful

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 8, what does the word keepsake mean?

• payment

• souvenir

• distraction

• project

Multiple Choice

Part A

Which statement best describes how the goose reacts to the wolf when she sees his wings?

• She argues with him because he took her feathers.

• She agrees that the feathers look beautiful on him.

• She boasts that she is a better goose than he will ever be.

• She pleads with him because she is worried about his safety.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Now he must show the goose what a handsome bird he made. . . .” (paragraph 16)

• “When the grey goose saw him she was indeed surprised.” (paragraph 17)

• “‘Do not, I beg of you, try to fly!’ she cried.” (paragraph 18)

• “‘I am indeed thankful that I am a goose, and shall be the best goose I know how to be!’” (paragraph 19)

Multiple Choice

The descriptive language in paragraph 29 mainly contributes to the development of the plot by showing that the wolf

• injures the goose to make his new wings.

• damages the forest with his new wings.

• fails in his attempt to fly with his new wings.

• entertains his friends with his new wings.