Prince Patrick & A Winter Welcome

16. How can the reader tell that Emily enjoyed living in Texas?

• F. She goes ice-skating with two of her new neighbors.

• G. She brought a cactus with her to plant at her new home.

• H. She learned to roller-skate before moving to her new home.

• J. She notices that the weather is different between the two states.

17. The word tentative comes from the Latin word tentare, which means "to feel or try." What does tentative mean in paragraph 12?

• A. cautious

• B. exciting

• C. multiple

• D. enjoyable

18. What is hidden from the reader as a result of the story being told from the first-person point of view?

• F. Emily's reason for bringing Charlie with her from Texas.

• G. The actions of Emily with Kyle and Kristen.

• H. Kyle and Kristin's thoughts about Emily.

• J. The dialogue between Kyle and Kristen.

What comparison is created by the author's use of imagery?

• the surface of the water is hard and cold like diamonds

• the snow and ice reminds her of her mom's diamond necklace

• the pond is surrounded by precious gems

• the snow by the pond is reflecting light like a diamond

19. Read this sentence from paragraph 8. - -

What does the author's use of imagery in this sentence emphasize?

• A. Emily believes that the icy pond will be hard if she falls.

• B. Emily realizes the value of learning how to ice-skate.

• C. Emily thinks the snow is beautiful.

• D. Emily thinks the snow is too bright.

20. What is one similarity in the way the main characters work thought their conflicts?

• F. Both main characters adopt a new attitude that leads to a resolution.

• G. Both main characters make a mistake that adds to their problems.

• H. Both main characters perform a task that leads to recognition from others.

• J. Both main characters resolve their concerns by focusing on the needs of others.

21. Read these sentences from both stories. -- What do these sentences show about the main character of each story?

• A. They both rely on friends for support.

• B. They both are used to taking care of others.

• C. They both have accepted a big responsibility.

• D. They both realize their situation is not going as planned.

22. In what way do both Patrick from “Prince Patrick” and Emily from “A Wintry Welcome” change throughout the stories?

• F. They both are worried but then become relieved in the end.

• G. They both feel doubtful about their abilities but then become confident.

• H. They both are unhappy about their circumstances but then learn to accept them.

• J. They both feel excited at first but then are displeased with events that occur.

23. Read this sentence from “A Wintry Welcome.” -- Which sentence from “Prince Patrick” shows that Patrick begins to feel the same way?

• A. “This is not how I imagined I would be spending Saturday afternoon,” he thought.

• B. Patrick didn’t even know how to braid hair.

• C. The girls chatted about Patrick’s work as they positioned shimmering crowns on their heads.

• D. “Might as well make this fun,” he thought.

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?

• Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.

• They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

• On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

• One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.