FSA Practice 3/04/2021

Part A

How does the author develop the idea that a visit to the Mystery Spot will be interesting for tourists?

• by explaining what happens during a visit to the Mystery Spot

• by telling a story about a group of people who visited the Mystery Spot

• by comparing a visit to other attractions in the state with the Mystery Spot

• by describing the scientific reasons for the occurrences at the Mystery Spot

Part B

Which paragraph from the text helps readers determine the answer to Part A?

• paragraph 1

• paragraph 3

• paragraph 7

• paragraph 11

Part A

Read this sentence from the article.

"The tour guide then leads the group outside, where they are treated to more attractions defying the laws of nature."

Which detail from paragraph 7 offers the best support for this idea?

• "Visitors watch as people appear to shrink or grow taller--depending on where they stand."

• "Many of the visitors cannot believe their eyes and look for an explanation of what they see."

• "Some visitors complain of dizziness or nausea."

• "Others want to know if everything is just an optical illusion."

How does the "Marfa Lights" sidebar contribute to the development of the ideas in the article?

• It offers a comparison of two different natural mysteries.

• It explains why strange things sometimes happen in nature.

• It gives an example of a mystery that is like the one in the text.

• It describes some of the reasons people enjoy strange phenomena.

Which two statements would the author of the passage most likely agree with?

• Natural mysteries can create entertaining places to visit.

• Regular tourist attractions are for people who are not adventurous.

• Carnival funhouses can be created in the oddest locations imaginable.

• Most strange events that happen in nature can be explained by science.

• Tourists who visit natural mysteries are more skeptical than curious.

Part A

Read this sentence from the article.

"The landowner was perplexed and unsure of what caused the phenomena."

What does the word perplexed mean in this sentence?

• angered by

• interested in

• made to be nervous

• filled with uncertainty

Part B

Which detail from the text helps readers to determine the answer to Part A?

• "He did not find any barbed wire or minerals." (paragraph 4)

• "But he did find that there was a small location on the property that made him feel lighthearted every time he walked over it." (paragraph 4)

• "He decided that he wanted to share this confusing place with the public." (paragraph 5)

• "So, rather than build a cabin on the property as he had originally planned, the owner built a barn directly over this strange location." (paragraph 5)

Which detail from the passage shows that Emily is overconfident?

• "Now, she was looking for a job that paid a bit more, so she could work her way through college." (paragraph 3)

• "She arrived at four, so she would have time to set up her section and do the necessary prep work such as filling salt and pepper shakers and washing lettuce for salads." (paragraph 5)

• "She had been disappointed to learn that the manager had assigned her a small section with only five tables." (paragraph 5)

• "When she walked past the dishwashers, she slipped on the water on the floor and dropped an entire tray of food." (paragraph 8)

Part A

What is the theme of this passage?

• Pressure makes people behave in strange ways.

• Always work hard to try to achieve your personal goals.

• A new job might be more difficult than you believe it will be.

• You need to be patient with yourself when learning a new skill.

Part B

Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Emily knew that if she could land a job there, she could save enough money over the summer to pay for books and gas to and from college in the fall." (paragraph 2)

• "Hostess quickened their pace as they ushered customers to tables and handed them menus." (paragraph 6)

• "Now he was an authoritarian drill sergeant who rudely barked out orders." (paragraph 7)

• "She put her head in her hands and chuckled as she recounted her many errors." (paragraph 8)