Unit 2 Test Review

What is the following question from "Amigo Brothers" asking you to do?

"The detailed descriptions of the fight between Antonio and Felix shows a contrast between..."

• Discuss the similarities in their fighting styles

• Discuss the differences in their fighting styles

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Personification is used in the sentence below to show what?

"The moon played hide and seek with the clouds."

• That the moon is acting like a person.

• That the moon likes to have fun and play with the clouds.

• That it is a cloudy night and the moon keeps getting hidden behind the clouds.

• That the moon is moving around in the sky.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following would be the best expression of a theme for the short story "Amigo Brothers"?

• Antonio and Felix cherish their friendship more than anything else.

• Friendship.

• Friendship is more important than winning.

• Boxing is a fun activity for friends to do together.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does this graphic aid from "Shattered Sky" contribute to the article?

• It shows how the city of Halifax is thriving today.

• It helps explain what caused the explosion in Halifax.

• It helps the reader visualize the total devastation caused by the explosion.

• It doesn't contribute to the article.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

If a question asks you to "conclude" something, what is it asking you to do?

• Come to a decision, or opinion about something, based on reasoning and evidence.

• Find the conclusion of the story.

• Rewrite the story in your own words.

• Compare and contrast two or more things.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which of the following are good test taking strategies?

• Reading the questions before reading the text.

• Annotating important details while reading the text.

• Using a dictionary or thesaurus if you don't know a word in the text or in a question.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

In the informational article "It's Not Just a Game", what effect does including quotes from Peter Smith, a psychology professor and author, have on the article?

• It makes the article more entertaining.

• It makes the article less interesting because no one knows who Peter Smith is.

• It makes the article longer.

• It adds credibility to the article because they quoted a qualified, credible source.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

The stem word "omni" which means "all" or "every", helps the reader understand that an "omnidirectional microphone" is one that...

• Transmits and receives signals in one direction.

• Receives signals from, or transmits in all directions.

• Cannot receive signals.

• Is powered by rainbows and sunshine.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

"Arm in arm, the champions had already left the ring."

At the end of the story "Amigo Brothers", Felix and Antonio are most likely feeling ...

• Relieved and happy that they finished the fight and can remain close friends.

• Confused about who won the match.

• Sad that the fight is over.

• Upset with each other for hitting each other so hard.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the setting in the short story "Heartbeat", influence the plot?

• Dave's insecurities about his own body made him decide to start wearing extra layers.

• Because Dave was being made fun of at school, he decided to try and change his appearance.

• Sarah calling Dave "skinny" and looking at him in a "visibly repulsed" way motivated him to work out.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3