CMM LEAP Prep 6th Grade - A Single Shard

What is the meaning of arid as it is used in the first paragraph of the passage from A Single Shard? Question 1 Part A

• Cold

• Long

• Dry

• Rotten

Which phrase from the first paragraph supports the answer to Part A? Question 1 Part B

• “Breakfast in the morning was a feast…”

• “... produced yet another surprise…”

• “No flesh remained…”

• “...the two friends cracked them open…”

How does the phrase curves like those of a flower petal in paragraph 10 of the passage from A Single Shard contribute to the story? Question 2 Part A

• It explains the primary purpose of the pottery Min makes.

• It shows that Min bases his pottery designs on nature.

• It indicates that Min’s pottery is bright and colorful.

• It illustrates the delicate beauty of Min’s pottery.

Which evidence from the passage supports the answer to Part A? Select two answers. Question 2 Part B

• “...perfect symmetry.” (paragraph 8)

• “...spinning slowed.” (paragraph 8)

• “...the graceful shape…” (paragraph 9)

• “...gray-green color of celadon…” (paragraph 14)

• “...the breeze and the view of the mountains.” (paragraph 16)

Which statement about the passage from A Single Shard describes how Min responds to the process of pottery making? Question 3 Part A

• Min is in awe of pottery making.

• Min is pleased and entertained by pottery making.

• Min is dedicated to perfection during pottery making.

• Min is excited by the work involving pottery making.

Which sentence supports the answer to Part A? Question 3 Part B

• He was there now, his gray head bent over the wheel, chanting his wordless song.” (paragraph 5).

• “He crossed his arms and leaned back a little, as if to see the vase from a distance.” (paragraph 5)

• Turning the wheel slowly with his knee, he inspected the graceful shape for invisible faults.” (paragraph 9)

• “He took a length of twine and slipped it deftly under the vase to release it from the wheel, then placed the vase carefully on a tray to dry.” (paragraph 11)