leap practice mc

Part 1

Which effect is created by the reader’s knowledge about the differing points of view in paragraphs 4–15 in the passage from The House of Dies Drear?

• A. reflection, because the reader knows Thomas’s need to be informed causes him to interrupt his father’s thoughts

• B. suspense, because the reader knows that Mr. and Mrs. Small are not telling Thomas all that they know about the new home

• C. impatience, because the reader knows Mr. Small has grown tired of Thomas’s question

• D. humor, because the reader knows Thomas enjoys teasing his father

Part B

Which evidence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. “Thomas sat wondering why it was taking them so long to get there.” (paragraph 4)

• B. “If it’s going to take forever, we might as well have some excitement, he thought.” (paragraph 7)

• C. “‘How many times must I tell it to you before you get it all?’ . . .” (paragraph 10)

• D. “‘Our place is more . . . more . . . well . . .’ he hesitated.” (paragraph 14)

   

. Part A

Read the sentence from paragraph 26 of the passage from The House of Dies Drear.

“That should tell you there’s something funny about that house and anything to do with it,” Mrs. Small said.

What does this line of dialogue most reveal about Mrs. Small?

• A. She has concerns about arriving safely.

• B. She has a good sense of humor.

• C. She is not optimistic about the new house.

• D. She is not interested in the history of the new house.

Part B

Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. “‘. . . more sinister,’ Mrs. Small finished for him.” (paragraph 15)

• B. “His father laughed, and his mother had to laugh, too.” (paragraph 18)

• C. “It had been an important station on the Underground Railroad, and Thomas still wanted to hear about it, even if his mother didn’t.” (paragraph 18)

• D. “‘I do wish the rain would stop before we reach that place,’ Mrs. Small said.” (paragraph 28)

Part A

In the passage from The House of Dies Drear, which idea does the discussion from paragraph 29 to the end of the passage most emphasize to the reader?

• A. One’s understanding of the world is influenced by experiences.

• B. One’s thoughts are most clear in moments of isolation.

• C. The success of a decision is determined by one’s definition of success.

• D. It is difficult to express one’s true feelings on a topic when they differ from the feelings of others.

Part B

Which two sentences from the passage best support the answer to Part A?

• A. “‘What a funny thing to think of!’ said Mrs. Small.” (paragraph 30)

• B. “Mr. Small was silent for a time.” (paragraph 33)

• C. “‘. . . you wouldn’t, Thomas, because you grew up in pine country.’” (paragraph 33)

• D. “‘And some might call the prairie wilderness, but I suspect it must have looked pretty good to the pioneer.’” (paragraph 33)

• E. “‘There’s no way to describe the feel of it or its relation to the town.’” (paragraph 37)