ELA 7 - Fiction, Nonfiction and Writing - TEST

Judy glanced around to make sure no one was looking. She then slid the piece of candy into her pocket and left the store.

Which word best describes Judy?

• loyal

• sneaky

• mean

• honest

It was going to be the most important test of his life. Charles thought back to the night before when he had spent his evening watching tv and playing video games instead of studying. Now, as he moved through the doorway to the classroom, he suddenly started sweating, and his hands began to shake. A feeling of nausea swept through his stomach.

How is the pressure of having to pass an important test affecting Charles?

• Charles feels confident that he will pass the test.

• Charles does everything he can to avoid taking the test.

• Charles is worried and nervous about how the test will turn out.

• Charles is unaffected by the pressure of the test.

After she accidentally broke her mother's camera, Sara cried for hours. Her friend, Beth, came to Sara's house when she found out. Beth hugged and talked to Sara until she calmed down. When Beth offered to loan Sara the money to replace the camera, Sara breathed a sigh of relief and felt better right away.

Which theme best fits this story?

• Never borrow things from people without asking.

• You shouldn't enter someone's home without first knocking on the door.

• Buying expensive things will not make you happy.

• Friends are often a great comfort in times of distress.

Tom was ready to spend another day being depressed, but when he exited the hotel, he was immediately enveloped in sunshine. He heard children laughing and playing down on the beach, and when a bird's delightful song reached his ears, he grinned widely. As he walked along the boardwalk, he found he had an unexpected spring in his step.

How is the setting affecting Tom?

• The setting is giving Tom the creeps, and he cannot wait to leave.

• The setting is making Tom feel anxious and gloomy.

• The setting is causing Tom to feel positive and happy.

• The setting does not seem to be affecting Tom at all.

The stadium was silent, and most of the home spectators stared at the ground gloomily. A few fans even climbed down the bleachers and abandoned the game to beat the afternoon traffic. The home team's mascot sat slumped on a bench, unmoving. As Dan stepped up to the plate, a handful of fans booed him. When he swung, connected and delivered a grand slam homerun, however, the stadium suddenly burst with the sounds of wild cheers and whistles. Many fans waved their pendants high in the air as they sprang up to watch Dan round the bases. He smiled widely as he glanced at the scoreboard.

How does the psychology of the setting shift or change from the beginning of the story to the end?

• The setting has a cheerful mood in the beginning, but by the end the mood turns depressing.

• The setting has a creepy mood in the beginning, but by the end, the mood turns peaceful and unthreatening.

• The setting has a mysterious mood in the beginning, but by the end, the mood turns frightening and threatening.

• The setting has a depressing mood in the beginning, but by the end, the mood turns happy and excited.

What is the difference between a MOTIF and a THEME?

• A motif is a statement that represents a life lesson while a theme is a one-word subject that occurs in a story such as "jealousy."

• A motif is a one-word subject that occurs in a story such as "jealousy" while a theme is a statement that represents a life lesson.

• Motifs are another term for a character's less likeable traits while a theme is the series of events in a story.

• A motif is a character's point of view while a theme is the series of events in a story.

What would a wedding ring best symbolize?

• a person's finger

• confusion and anxiety

• Commitment and loyalty

• a wedding

The United States seems to be in love with the idea of going out to eat. Because of this, a real variety of restaurants has come about specializing in all kinds of foods. McDonald’s is the king of a subgroup of restaurants called fast-food restaurants. Chances are, no matter where you live, there is a McDonald’s restaurant near you. There are even McDonald’s in the Soviet Union. Now McDonald’s is trying something new. It is called McDonald’s Express and there is a test site in Peabody, Massachusetts. It is part of a Mobil gas station. This allows you to fill up with gas and fill up on food at the same time. What will they think of next?

What is the central idea of this paragrah (hint: there is a pop-out sentence)?

• the central idea is at the beginning of the paragraph: The United States seems to be in love with the idea of going out to eat.

• the central idea is in the middle of the paragraph: There are even McDonald's in the Soviet Union.

• The central idea is not stated in the paragraph. The main idea is implied by the supporting details: Eating out is a great way to spend time with family.

• the central idea is in the middle of the paragraph, in the third sentence: McDonald’s is the king of fast food

Advertising affects our lives every day. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothepaste, soap and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising.

Which sentence from the paragraph is a pop-out sentence that represents the central idea?

• Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothepaste, soap and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers.

• Our choices of food, dress and entertainment are swayed by ads.

• Advertising affects our lives every day.

• Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success.

Dogs can be trained to fetch things for you, such as your newspaper or slippers. They also help keep your yard free of intrusive and destructive animals like gophers and squirrels. Many dogs also serve as emotional support animals for people who need the comfort they provide. In many instances people without sight use trained seeing-eye dogs to help them navigate their environments.

The central idea is implied (it is NOT stated in a pop-out sentence). Which of the following choices best represents the central idea of the paragraph?

• Dogs do not like having to serve their human owners.

• Besides serving as pets, dogs have many uses in the lives of people.

• You can train your dog to rid your property of unwanted animals.

• Dogs are very expensive to feed and shelter.