Reading Quiz

Which three directly support the statement that New Orleans became more environmentally friendly?

• New Orleans is creating new hybrid buses.

• New Orleans is adopting new solar energy programs.

• The U.S. Energy Department gave New Orleans a $450,000 grant.

• New Orleans is planning new bike lanes.

• New Orleans built a large, new, stadium.

According to the article "Going Green in New Orleans," what is one way New Orleans could benefit from taking part in a "cap-and-trade" energy program?

• The city could obtain a $450,000 grant from the U.S. Energy Department.

• The city could profit from selling extra pollution credits to other companies.

• The city could receive new solar technology from the government.

• The city could profit from selling extra pollution credits to other companies.

Which of these statements was NOT made in the article, "Going Green in New Orleans"?

• New Orleans hopes to profit from taking part in "cap-and-trade" energy programs.

• New Orleans hopes to profit from taking part in "cap-and-trade" energy programs.

• New Orleans recently passed a law that forces all companies to use solar power.

• The U.S. Energy Department named New Orleans as a "Solar American City."

If you were summarizing the article, "Going Green in New Orleans," which of these statements would NOT be important to include?

• New Orleans is adopting several environmentally friendly practices.

• The U.S. Energy Department is responsible for naming "Solar American Cities."

• New Orleans once had a reputation for being environmentally unfriendly.

• Making efforts to "go green" can benefit a city in many different ways.

The article states:

"The effort to go green is a big change for New Orleans."

Which would be the closest antonym for the word "effort"?

• commitment

• neglect

• attempt

• enthusiasm

Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this the article, "Sneakers on the Brain"?

• Sneakerheads can use apps to locate hard-to-find shoes such as the Pigeon Dunks.

• Sneakers became an important part of casual fashion in hip-hop culture in the 1980s.

• Sneakerheads are footwear fans who buy, sell, and trade rare and valuable sneakers.

• Sneakers can attract big-time collectors like the three sisters who have more than 6,000 pairs.

Read the following passage from "Sneakers on the Brain":

Who has the biggest collection? It may be "Chicks with Kicks," three sisters who own more than 6,000 pairs of shoes…and counting. It would take the trio more than five years to wear all of their shoes, but they prefer not to tread on their treasures. They keep them in an air-conditioned, humidity-free storage unit.

The reader can tell from this passage that __________.

• the three sisters don't wear their shoes because it would take too long to wear every pair

• the three sisters don't wear their shoes because it would be hard to return them to storage

• the three sisters don't wear their shoes because they want to keep them in peak condition

• the three sisters don't wear their shoes because they don't like how they feel on their feet

Elijah wants to learn more about Michael Jordan. He would find most of the information __________.

• in an ad for sneaker conventions.

• in a magazine about popular court shoes.

• in an article about basketball.

• in a book about basketball superstars.

Which is the closest synonym for the word authentic?

• standard

• ideal

• genuine

• unique

Which of these statements from "Sneakers on the Brain," is an opinion?

• These conventions are also a great place for foot fashionistas to show off their style.

• They were Nike Air Jordan 1s that once belonged to Michael Jordan himself.

• Thousands of enthusiasts get together to buy, sell, and swap sneakers.

• They keep them in an air-conditioned, humidity-free storage unit.