Nov/Dec 2019 CFA Review

Read the sentences from paragraph 2:

"How strange, she mused. It had rained just after lunch at school, but the downpour hadn't seemed that heavy."

What is the most likely meaning of the word "mused" as it is used in the first sentence?

• considered

• criticized

• joked

Read the following sentence from paragraph 2:

"Had a cloud stalled above their trailer and poured out its little heart?"

What is the main effect of the words poured out its little heart?

• It reveals the author's feelings.

• It helps to describe how much water is in the lake.

• It indicates a different narrator.

Part A: Based on the passage, which statement best describes Lisa?

• She feels privileged to witness an unlikely series of events.

• She is motivated by the hope that her skill will be recognized.

• She feels disappointed when experiences do not meet her expectations.

Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that Lisa feels privileged to witness an unlikely series of events?

• "Lisa released a sigh, and muttered, 'I'll clean it later.'" (paragraph 20)

• "Would surprises never end! Near the egrets under the rainbow's arch floated two fat geese." (paragraph 20)

• "As the light faded, the rainbow began to die." (paragraph 21)

• "Kneeling at the edge of the lake, Lisa quickly added to her penciled scene and noted the colors that she would employ later." (paragraph 21)

Read the following from paragraph 6:

"Their talent was to bring their faces together, like lovebirds, and warble Mexican songs, although most of the time they were working."

What does the word "warble" most likely mean?

• A type of bird

• To sing softly

• To tell jokes

Please select the phrase that best describes the purpose of paragraph 3:

• Paragraph 3 provides background about characters.

• Paragraph 3 resolves a conflict.

• Paragraph 3 describes the setting.

Which phrase best describes the purpose of paragraph 6?

• Paragraph 6 provides background about characters.

• Paragraph 6 shows a turning point.

• Paragraph 6 describes the setting.

Which phrase best describes the purpose of paragraph 22?

• Paragraph 22 resolves a conflict.

• Paragraph 22 shows a turning point.

• Paragraph 22 describes the setting.

Read the sentence from paragraph 24:

"The geese remained, ripping angrily at the grass and clacking their yellowish bills."

Based on the sentence, what does the word "ripping" mean?

• Tearing paper

• Feeling angry

• Pulling grass

Based on the passage, which phrase best describes why Lisa decides she will clean the trailer later?

• "Would surprises never end!" (Paragraph 20)

• "The egrets spread their wings like accordions." (Paragraph 21)

• "Daylight began to pull west." (Paragraph 24)