Citing Textual Evidence

When did Shakespeare begin writing?

• mid-1500s

• late-1500s

• mid-1600s

• late-1600s

What specific sentences in the passage supports the answer to Part A?

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The central idea of this passage is that...

• another person might have written Shakespeare's plays and poems.

• Shakespeare was an extremely creative poet and playwright.

• Shakespeare is an enormously important part of England's history.

• people in Shakespeare's time loved to attend outdoor plays.

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What can you infer about Jessica and Zack after reading the passage?

• They are movie fans.

• They like monkeys.

• They are not getting along very well.

• They are best friends.

Which specific sentences in the passage support the answer to Part A?

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Which of the following best states the theme of this passage?

• All frogs must desire to have a king.

• Logs make better kings than big storks.

• It is better to have no ruler than to have a cruel one.

• Desiring a king is a foolish idea that will only lead to trouble.

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What is the central idea of this passage?

• The origin of Halloween and how we celebrate Halloween today came from the Celts and their religious beliefs.

• The Celts lived hundreds of years ago in what are now England, France, and Ireland.

• The Celts held a festival called Samhain to thank the good spirits for their help with the harvest.

• Christians believed that November 1 was a day to honor people who died for their religion.

Which sentence from the passage best supports the central idea?

• "Several hundred years later, other beliefs and religions spread to the Celtic lands."

• "When it was time to harvest all the food, the Celts held a festival to thank the good spirits for their help."

• "As part of the celebration, people wore costumes, told fortunes, ate plenty of good food, and made sacrifices to keep bad spirits away."

• "Hundreds of years ago, people believed in spirits, both good and evil."