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What is a central idea of the text?

• Studying how humans perform in a high-stress, extreme environment is dangerous work.

• Most participants felt comfortable and often forgot where they were.

• NASA is interested in studying underwater plant and animal life.

• Wearing safety gear puts heavy strain on the test subjects' bodies.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which paragraph supports the central idea of the text?

• Paragraph 8

• Paragraph 9

• Paragraph 11

• Paragraph 14

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author's word choice in paragraphs 1-3 impact the tone of the text?

• it creates a concerned tone.

• It creates an informative tone.

• It creates a thoughtful tone.

• It creates a witty tone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read paragraph 4. How does the structure develop a key concept of the text?

• Question and answer orients the reader to the problem being solved.

• Cause and effect illustrates the importance of data analysis.

• Description details the scope and purpose of the mission.

• Chronological order shows the timeline of events of the mission.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the meaning of the word "grappled" in paragraph 6?

• argued

• complained

• investigated

• struggled

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence states the theme of the poem?

• Reflecting on one's life often results in deep sadness.

• True friendship is found in books rather than people.

• Literature can offer companionship and guidance.

• Leaving behind a legacy of fame is a high achievement.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which TWO sets of lines supports the theme?

• Lines 3-4

• Lines 5-6

• Lines 9-10

• Lines 17-18

• Lines 23-24

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do lines 7-12 reveal about the speaker?

• The speaker has lived a difficult life.

• The speaker understands deep philosophical ideas.

• The speaker acknowledges the sources of his wisdom.

• The speaker turns to books in good times and in bad.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the reader understand about the speaker that the speaker doesn't understand about himself?

• The speaker wishes to devote his life to study, which the reader doesn't think is possible.

• The speaker does not want to be forgotten, which he accomplishes since the reader is reading the poem.

• The speaker wishes to live his life through the lens of literature, which is not possible.

• The speaker does not want to regret his life, which the reader sympathizes with.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the meaning of the poem's extended metaphor?

• The speaker accepts the grim fact that his life is nearly over and he wants to leave behind a legacy like the authors he has studied.

• He recognizes the profound impact books have had on his life, and wants to read every single one in his library.

• He has led a lonely life, yet he doesn't regret the time he has spent reading and thinking.

• The speaker desires to become as famous as the authors of the books he cherishes, but he has run out of time.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9