Test Review

Select three ideas that are most important to include in a summary of the passage.

• Monk seals are the oldest seal species.

• There are very few monk seals left in the wild today.

• Monk seals were once trained to perform in the circus

• There are groups working to defend monk seal habitats.

• Ancient people believed that monk seals were protected by the gods.

What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?

• Monk seals often live in caves that are difficult for people to reach.

• Monk seals have changed their behavior in order to survive.

• Monk seals are fascinating animals to observe.

• Monk seals are protective of their babies.

In Paragraph 2, why does the author most likely include the list of regions?

• to indicate how abundant monk seals once were

• to explain how monk seals came to be endangered

• to suggest that monk seals are able to migrate long distances

• to reveal that there are differences within the monk seal species

According to the author, why are monk seals like fossils?

• They are not often seen by humans.

• They must be protected by scientists.

• They live longer than other kinds of animals.

• They have not changed over millions of years.

With which statement would the author most likely agree?

• Commercial fishing should be stopped because it is a threat to ocean life.

• Ancient people were more respectful of nature than modern people are.

• Most attempts to help endangered species have been unsuccessful.

• Humans have a responsibility to take care of the natural world.

Select all the words that describe the author’s attitude toward monk seals.

• admiring

• amused

• concerned

• curious

• sympathetic

How did the author organize the events in the passage?

• by presenting the thoughts and feelings of Shirley’s parents

• by describing events that build up to a memorable moment in Shirley’s life

• by explaining a problem that caused Shirley’s father to be away from his family

• by making a list of all the things Shirley’s father knew and the things he could repair

In Paragraphs 9 through 12, how does the author express Shirley’s excitement?

• by making predictions about future events

• by presenting questions that do not have answers

• by using dialogue that consists of short sentences

• by allowing the characters to discuss their feelings

Read the sentence from the story.

“What disgraceful behavior!” he exclaimed in a mocking tone so familiar that it made her teary.

What is the meaning of the prefix dis– as used in the word disgraceful?

• again

• before

• from

• not

Read the sentence from the passage.

“What disgraceful behavior!” he exclaimed in a mocking tone so familiar that it made her teary.

Which sentence below uses tone in the same way as in the sentence above?

• The viola has a deep, beautiful tone.

• The large city is known for its busy, upbeat tone.

• The walls no longer had a dull tone after being painted.

• He surprised me when he began to speak in such a playful tone.