ELA Test Prep

Read this paragraph from Passage 1.

"You'll see," Jessie said mysteriously, "Just sign it, please." (paragraph 6)

What does the word mysteriously show about Jessie?

• that she is afraid of J

• that she might be the real J

• that she wants to move quickly to find J

• that she has a secret plan for finding out who J is

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

In Passage 1, Jessie suggests that the children go to the Dolphin Arena. How does this decision affect the rest of the story?

• It helps them get the governor's attention.

• It explains why they are starting a petition.

• It explains how they will save the manatees.

• It helps them get closer to solving the mystery.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What does paragraph 16 show about Jessie?

• her quiet personality

• her caring nature

• her cleverness

• her patience

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What sentence shows that Jessie is clever?

• Jessie approached him quickly, her pad and pen in her hand.

• Soon a man in a familiar blue baseball cap emerged form the arena.

• "Excuse me, sir," she said politely, handing the pad to him.

• "Would you sign my petition and put your address?"

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read these sentences from the passage.

"She walked into the next room. First there was just a murmur of voices. Then the sounds were louder, as if the Harkins were arguing." (paragraph 26)

What is the meaning of murmur as it is used in the sentence?

• chorus

• echo

• melody

• whisper

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why is Mrs. Harkin's voice described as "cold" in paragraph 29?

• She is worried about answering the children's questions after talking to her husband.

• She is curious to know more about the other necklace described by the children.

• She is confused about why her necklace is compared to the one in the drawing.

• She is upset that the children's visit made her late for an important meeting.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What evidence from Passage 2 supports why Mrs. Harkin's voice was cold?

• "We think it looks like one you wore to the dance."

• Mr. Harkins then said loud enough to be heard in the next room, "Be careful!"

• "I don't know anything about the necklace at all."

• "Now, I have an appointment I must get to."

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

How are Passage 1 and Passage 2 similar? Select all that apply.

• The Alden children work together.

• A strange argument adds to the mystery.

• The Alden children use clues to get information.

• A mystery is nearly solved.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7