Unit 1 Practice Test

Surely she was near the cabins now, Sam thought. Even as she saw the storm clouds headed her way, she hiked on up the mountain. She could set up her tent here, she knew, and wait out the approaching storm. It was getting closer, and it would be so much easier to set up the tent now while the weather was still dry. But it would be so much more comfortable if she could just get to the cabin first. More than anything, she just wanted to sleep in a real bed tonight. As the first drops of rain began to fall, Sam stopped. She struggled to set up the tent as the wind whipped around her.

Which statement best explains how Sam's motivation leads to a conflict in the story?

• Sam's need to complete the hike causes her to triumph over all the challenges the mountain offers.

• Sam's fear of looking foolish results in her having to struggle against the storm.

• Sam's interest in showing she is a good hiker leads to her failing to see the bad weather.

• Sam's desire to sleep in the cabin means that she has to face setting up camp in the middle of the storm.

Josh was not happy about Amber's being on the baseball team. Baseball was a boy's sport, he thought, and anyway she probably wasn't any good. At bat, he made sure she was watching him. I'll show her how it's done, he thought. As he watched the pitcher release the ball, he glanced over to make sure Amber's eyes were on him. Just then: thwack! The ball hit him right in the stomach.

Which statement best describes how a character's response to conflict develops the plot?

• Josh feels resentment against Amber, leading to his being distracted during the game.

• Amber tries to overcome her teammates' rejection, leading Josh to perform badly.

• Josh lets his feelings override his judgment, leading him to strike out.

• Amber is angry that she is not accepted, leading her to play better to prove herself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Allison thought back to the carefree days before her family headed west. She could swim in the creek or play with her dolls. Things were different now that they were on the wagon trail. She had to help with the little ones while Ma set up the kitchen and cooked the meals. Allison even helped Pa with the horses. Most days, Allison was too busy to even miss the creek or her dolls. Her family needed her, and she was glad to be able to help.

Which statement best explains how the setting affects the plot of this story?

• The setting is a wagon trail, which enables the author to share the message that our present-day society should learn to be as tough as the pioneers.

• The setting is the social environment of pioneers, which causes Allison to feel pressure to be as strong as the other children.

• The setting is a wagon trail, which means that Allison's family members must do whatever they can to survive the hardships of the journey.

• The setting is the social environment of pioneers, which leads Allison's parents to wish that they had not chosen a life of such difficulty for their children.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Travis wanted more than anything to get a new computer. When he got one, he would finally be able to use software to compose music. All summer, he worked hard at his part-time job and saved money. In fact, he did nothing but work all the time. Finally, he had enough money and bought the computer. But when he tried to use the software, he realized that he knew next to nothing about music composition. He decided to take some free classes at school, while the computer sat unused for another year.

Which statement best expresses a theme of this story?

• Some people don't know where their real talents lie.

• To reach a goal, a sensible plan is as important as hard work.

• Working hard is more important than having fun hobbies.

• Focusing on nothing but work can make a person unhappy.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

____________is a struggle or problem that a character faces.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A ____________is a main idea of a piece of literature. It's usually not stated directly but is instead revealed through the characters and details of the plot.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Is the word "change" a good example to describe the theme of an entire book? Explain why or why not.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The moment of greatest tension or excitement in the story.

• Climax

• Rising action

• Exposition

• The middle

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

A point of view in which the narrator is inside the story and is telling it from his or her perspective.

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

An underlying central idea or message that runs through a work of literature, which can be expressed in a complete sentence.

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

• Point of view

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3