"A Work in Progress" Selection Test Review

what excuse does the author's teacher give for not wanting Aimee back in class after her operation?

• not well enough to come to school

• caring for Aimee will take too much time

• casts and wheelchair will be distraction

• students will make fun of her

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What problem does the author have with her waterproof legs?

• they change color

• they come off too easily

• float to the surface

• too heavy to kick

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

what makes the author's parents stop asking her to hide her legs?

• they hurt their daughter's feelings?

• they buy her more realistic prosthetics

• they cannot afford buying long dresses to cover her legs

• they hear relatives saying how nice her legs look showing in the dress

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is Aimee shocked by what the man who calls and asks her to give a speech say?

• he wants her to present in a wheelchair

• he doesn't want her to joke about her legs

• he would prefer that she not show any signs of vulnerability

• he doesn't think that anyone will like her if she seems confident

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

what does the author have in common with the six-year-old at the end of the selection? Choose 2 options

• they both have legs that are creatively decorated

• they both learned to be proud of their differences

• they both chose amputation so they could walk better

• they both met an adult with a prosthetic who was thriving

• they both searched the internet to find images of prosthetic legs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Cara was proud of her accomplishments, like getting straight A's at school.

What is most likely meaning of accomplishments in the sentence?

• abilities

• attempts

• possessions

• achievements

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sheila wanted to be extraordinary, so she practiced her violin every day.

What is the meaning of extraordinary?

• being sure in movement

• unusually good or impressive

• causing interest or enthusiasm

• completely committed to something

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If singers Karl and Paula celebrate each other's performances, they must have:

• asked many questions about the performances

• gave advice to improve the other's performances

• offered praise for each other's performances

• judged the other's performances

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A child chooses surgery to walk better after seeing the author's legs.

What is most likely true about Aimee Mullins?

• she inspires others with her actions

• she refuses to admit that she has any faults

• she had to overcome a fear of public speaking

• she secretly still wishes she doesn't need prosthetics

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

knowing the prefix -extra, what is the correct definition of extraterrestrial?

• a large section of Earth

• under the surface of Earth

• a raised and flat area of Earth

• beyond what is found on Earth

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A