AIR Practice 2 - A Pilgrim on the Silk Road

Read the paragraph from passage 1, "A Pilgrim on the Silk Road" by Sally Wriggins. (RI.7.4)
6        Traveling homeward, with the precious Buddhist manuscripts he has sought, Xuanzang and his caravan has to make their way again through treacherous mountains and deserts. This time he also crossed the Pamir range, known as "the roof of the world," which has many mountain peaks over 20,000 feet.
What does the phrase "the roof of the world" suggest about Pamir mountain range?

• It contains peaks that are among the highest on Earth.
• It helps protect surrounding villages from bad weather.
• It provides the best views of the surrounding trade routes.
• It is a common gathering place for traveling the route.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.6)
In paragraphs 10 and 11, how does the author contrast  the point of view of Chengli with the point of view of Bori and Abdul?

• by hinting that Bori and Abdul are more impatient travelers than Chengli
• by suggesting that Bori and Abdul are more motivated to trade than Chengli 
• by indicating that Bori and Abdul are more interested in the landscape than Chengli
• by implying that Bori and Abdul are more knowledgeable about the world than Chengli

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Use passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.6)
"Soldiers patrolled. Inspectors inspected. Tax collectors collected import and export taxes." (paragraph 15)
What effect is produced by the repetition of words and sounds in these sentences?

• It emphasizes the importance of the city.
• It highlights the bustling activity in the city.
• It illustrates the large population in the city.
• It demonstrates the organized layout of the city.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Read the sentences from passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.4)
"The caravan moved northward with the slow speed of heavily laden camels." (paragraph 8)
What is the meaning of the word laden as it is used in this sentence?

• burdened
• distracted
• guarded
• valued

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Use passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.1)
Which detail from Passage 2 supports the conclusion that Chengli has an important tole in the caravan?

• "...he knew all about caravans, but bit by bit now he realized he hardly knew anything at all." (paragraph 10)
• "...but the last ten camels - his camel - had items they could trade at the oasis towns along the way, giving them fresh food and more water for their journey." (paragraph 12)
• "...far off in the distance, about the green oasis, Chengli could just make out the massive, red-brick tower with its two arching roofs that signaled the gate to the city." (paragraph 14)
• "The road followed the canal, and Chengli grinned from ear to ear as he walked past travelers resting along the water's edge..." (paragraph 14)

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Use passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.3)
In Passage 2, how do the sights and sounds of the Silk Road affect Chengli?

• The excitement of the city causes Chengli to feel inspired.
• The challenges of the desert cause Chengli to feel discouraged.
• The variety of the landscape develops Chengli's sense of wonder.
• The dangers of the moutains develop Chengli's sense of nervousness.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Use passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.2)
Select a detail from Passage 2 that would be important to include in a summary.

• Chengli knows about the Silk Road from hearing stories.
• Chengli makes his first journey on the Silk Road by caravan.
• Chengli feels proud that he improves his understanding of caravans.
• People entering and leaving China are required to pass through Dunhuang.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Continue to use passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.2)
Select a detail from Passage 2 that would be important to include in a summary.

• People entering and leaving China are required to pass through Dunhuang.
• Chengli knows about the Silk Road from hearing stories.
• Chengli feels proud that he improves his understanding of caravans.
• Oasis cities function as lively trading centers along the Silk Road.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Continue to use passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.2)
Select a detail from Passage 2 that would be important to include in a summary.

• People entering and leaving China are required to pass through Dunhuang.
• Chengli feels proud that he improves his understanding of caravans.
• The caravan needs to sell treasures to support its journey along the Silk Road.
• Chengli knows about the Silk Road from hearing stories.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Use passage 1, and "A Pilgrim on the Silk Road" by Sally Wriggins, and passage 2, "Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan" by Hildi Kang. (RL.7.9)
How does the fictionalized account of the Silk Road in Passage 2 further develop the historical account in Passage 1?

• It explains the impact of the Silk Road by showing how trading changed the cultures of cities over time.
• It makes the experience of the Silk Road more personal by focusing on the perspective of one character.
• It reveals why silk was so important along the Silk Road by describing what traders would receive in return.
• It emphasizes the dangers of traveling along the Silk Road by highlighting the illegal activity that took place.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7