Unit 2 Study Guide

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of this passage?

• To explain how different juices are made and sold

• To encourage people to drink more juice every day

• To teach how to grow apples and cranberries

• To describe the history of lemonade

Multiple Choice

According to the chart, which juice brand is the least expensive?

• Sunny Apple

• Cranberry Gold

• Lemon Delight

• Orchard Pure

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best summarizes this passage?

• Many people ride balloons during the festival.

• The Reno Balloon Festival is a colorful and exciting event.

• Balloon pilots must practice for many years.

• A local radio station organizes the Balloon Festival.

Multiple Choice

Which would be another good title for this passage?

• The History of Hot Air Balloons

• An October Festival of Balloons

• How to Fly a Hot Air Balloon

• Reno’s Weather Patterns

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the information in Paragraph 2?

• An explanation of what makes the balloons float

• The author’s description of the Balloon Festival

• A list of activities during the Balloon Festival

• A story about balloon rides in Reno

Multiple Choice

Which type of article did the author write about the Reno Balloon Festival?

• A persuasive article trying to get many people to attend the festival

• An article describing the steps to be a balloon pilot

• An informative article describing the events at the festival

• A narrative story about balloon adventures

Multiple Choice

Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

• Ballooning is safer at night.

• The balloons are beautiful and graceful to watch.

• Balloon pilots do not need skill.

• Balloon festivals are only popular locally.

Multiple Choice

Which element of “A Balloon Festival Adventure” is NOT addressed in the “Reno Balloon Festival” passage?

• The role of volunteers

• Balloon preparation

• The history of the festival

• A family’s experience

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from Reno Balloon Festival explains the function of the “Guides” mentioned in A Balloon Festival Adventure?

• Pilots compete in races and skill contests, showing their expertise.

• Volunteers, called “Guides,” assist with launching and landing balloons, ensuring the event runs smoothly.

• The festival began as a small local gathering but has grown into a major attraction.

• The unique weather helps pilots control their balloons safely.

Multiple Choice

Which element is emphasized in BOTH “A Balloon Festival Adventure” and “Reno Balloon Festival”?

• The size of the crowd

• The sense of enthusiasm

• The possibility of danger

• The popularity of the festival

Multiple Choice

Read these lines spoken by Sarah in Scene 1:

“Don’t worry, Mark. I’ve flown many times. The Guides will help us get ready safely.”

Which trait is MOST suggested by Sarah’s mention of the Guides?

• Attention to detail

• Love of animals

• Playfulness

• Bravery

Multiple Choice

Read these lines spoken by Liam in Scene 3:

"Look at those shapes! That one looks like a giant cat."

What do these lines MOST show about Liam?

• His prediction about ballooning was accurate.

• His interest and excitement about the balloons.

• His dislike of balloon festivals

• His fear of heights

Multiple Choice

Which of Mark’s lines BEST supports Sarah’s view that Mark is "not really a risk-taker"?

• "I've never even seen a balloon up close before."

• "Wow, it’s higher than I thought! This view is amazing."

• "I’m glad I tried this. It’s an adventure I won’t forget."

• "Look at those shapes! That one looks like a giant cat."

Multiple Choice

Read these stage directions from Scene 2:

(Mark reaches for a rope and tosses it toward the basket. Sarah catches it, and they rise. The basket rises slowly.)

What does the third-person point of view accomplish in these directions?

• It helps the actors understand the characters’ feelings.

• It tells the actors what actions to perform.

• It helps the audience feel closer to the characters.

• It describes the setting for the audience.

Multiple Choice

What does the third-person point of view help to provide in these lines from 'The Reno Balloon Festival'?

• Directions to the actors

• Clues about future events

• Objective information about the setting

• The feelings of the characters

Multiple Choice

What purpose does the first-person point of view serve in these lines spoken by Mark in Scene 2:

"As much as I don’t like risks, I did like learning to fly. Learning that was worth the risk."

• It creates a sense of mystery about Mark.

• It helps the audience understand Mark’s thoughts and feelings.

• It lets the audience know Mark is an unreliable character.

• It distances the audience from Mark’s experience.

Multiple Choice

When the author states the Balloon Festival is like "giant glowing lanterns," what does this mean?

• There are many lights to see, making the sight impressive.

• The festival serves food to the visitors.

• The lights are too bright for the eyes.

• The festival is confusing and hard to understand.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from Scene 1:

LIAM: (Skeptical) "I'm not sure this is going to be fun."

What does the word "skeptical" most likely mean in relation to this line?

• Excited

• Sleepy

• Happy

• Doubtful

Multiple Choice

Which word has the BEST connotation for the word "risk" as used in Scene 2?

• Danger

• Opportunity

• Failure

• Trouble

Multiple Choice

Read these lines from the passage:

A wide field in Casper, Wyoming, early morning at a balloon festival. Balloons are being prepared to launch.

What does the third-person point of view help to provide in these lines?

• direction to the actors

• objective information about the setting

• clues about the future plot events

• dramatic irony unknown to the actors