How Do You Raise A Raisin?

Which statement describes a main, or important, idea of the following passage?

"In 1876, William Thompson introduced the Lady de Coverly grape to California. The green grapes were seedless, with thin skins, and produced a sweet and flavorful raisin. These grapes changed the raisin-producing industry forever and are still known today as Thompson Seedless grapes."

• The Lady de Coverly grapes introduced by Thompson are tasty.

• Thompson Seedless grapes had an important effect on the raisin business.

• The grapes introduced by Thompson are named after him.

• Nearly all of the raisins produced in California are Thompson Seedless grapes.

Part B

Which text detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• "changed the raisin-producing industry"

• "produced a sweet and flavorful raisin"

• "known today as Thompson seedless grapes"

• "introduced the Lady de Coverly grape to California."

Part A

Which statement correctly describes the sequence, or order, in which the raisins are handled?

• Minutes before the raisins are sorted and washed, they are packaged.

• After the raisins are sorted and packaged, they are washed.

• The raisins are washed and sorted at the same time that they are packaged.

• The raisins are packaged after they are sorted and washed.

Part B

Which text detail supports the answer to Part A?

• "Then the raisins are packaged"

• "It takes only 10 minutes"

• "machines take off the stems"

• "raisin bins are brought into the factory"

Part A

Which statement is a conclusion you can draw about raisin growers?

• Raisin growers use many tools and supplies to care for the land.

• Raisin growers spend a lot of money to care for their plants

• Raisin growers think carefully about how they set up their vineyards.

• Raisin growers must wait a long time for the grapes to dry.

Part B

Which text detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• "...raisin seeds were a problem.'"

• "plant their vineyards in east-to-west rows"

• "clusters are laid on brown paper trays"

• "...takes only 10 minutes from bin to package!"

Part A

What is the meaning of the word "week" as used in these lines from the passage?

"How long do raisins take to grow?

A week, a month, or a year?

How many hours must you wait

for a raisin to appear?"

• not strong, forceful, or powerful

• a period of time lasting seven days

• easily broken, crushed, or torn

• the days when many people work

Part B

Which text detail does not offer a clue to the meaning of "week"?

• "to appear"

• "a year"

• "take to grow"

• "how long"

Part A

What is the meaning of the word "basking" as used in these lines from the passage?

"What do raisins lie on

while they're basking in the sun?

Do they rest on little beach towels

until they're dried and done?"

• sleeping peacefully

• gaining moisture

• lying in a warm place

• sitting in a basket

Part B

Which text detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• the sun

• while

• done

• until