ACAP Practice Questions

In "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands," how does the author support the point that the ponies are not native to the islands?

• by presenting quotes from tourists who have seen the ponies on the islands

• by giving examples of ways people plan to protect the wildlife on the islands

• by listing the various types of wildlife that live on the islands

• by providing different stories of how the ponies got to the islands

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then. answer part B.

Part A: According to information in "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands," how does Pony Penning Day most help the wild ponies?

• Pony Penning Day helps the ponies remain healthy.

• Pony Penning Day helps the ponies increase in number.

• Pony Penning Day helps the ponies be seen by tourists.

• Pony Penning Day helps the ponies become famous.

Part B: Which sentence from "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands" best supports the answer in Part A?

• But they have been there for a very long time...

• Children everywhere fell in love with Misty and the island ponies...

• Forty or fifty thousand people show up every year to watch.

• Some of the money is used to fund vaccinations and care for the wild ponies.

Which sentence from "Splashing with the Ponies on Pony Penning Day" conveys an opinion that the author supports throughout the passage?

• My daddy and grandpa herded ponies long before I was old enough to help.

• We always know the day of the swim, but we don't know the hour.

• The ponies nibble some hay and take a rest.

• Life for this saltwater cowboy is as good as it gets.

Based on information from both passages, which conclusions can be drawn about Pony Penning Day? Choose three answers.

• Pony Penning Day is a calm event.

• Pony Penning Day takes place on a yearly basis.

• Pony Penning Day is an orderly occasion.

• Pony Penning Day is popular with residents and visitors.

• Pony Penning Day benefits the horses and the town.

How is the overall structure of "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands" different from "Splashing with the Ponies on Pony Penning Day"?

• "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands" explains the problems that occur during an event, while " Splashing with the Ponies on Pony Penning Day" gives solutions to the problems.

• "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands" explains a main idea and includes supporting details, while "Splashing with the Ponies on Pony Penning Day" describes an event in chronological order.

• "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands" compares different years of an event, while "Splashing with the Ponies on Pony Penning Day" asks questions and gives answers about an event.

• "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands" discusses the effects of an event, while "Splashing with the Ponies on Pony Penning Day" describes the reasons for an event.

What is considered a difference between "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands" and Splashing with the Ponies on Pony Penning Day"?

• In "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands", the author provides important details about the purpose of Pony Penning Day.

• In "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands", the author shows that many people love to see the ponies on Pony Penning Day.

• In "Virginia's Wild Pony Islands", the author wants readers to feel what it is like to participate in Pony Penning Day.

Read the paragraph from "Splashing with the Ponies on Pony Penning Day. " Write the best sentence from the paragraph that explains how the author protects the horses during the event.