STAAR Passage

17. What can the reader conclude about Jason Taylor based on these sentences?

• Taylor bases his marine art designs on the nearby reefs.

• Taylor questions the ability of his creations to last underwater.

• Taylor wants his art to affect and be affected by its environment.

• Taylor thinks marine life creates better art than he can.

18. Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. In paragraph 5 of the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum,” what does the word fragile mean?

• Large

• Mysterious

• Delicate

• Popular

19. What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

• To reveal that Jason Taylor’s underwater sculpture parks are very large

• To explain why Jason Taylor is inspired by marine life when making his sculptures

• To show how Jason Taylor’s underwater parks lead people away from nearby reefs

• To emphasize that Jason Taylor creates lifelike sculptures to display underwater

20. Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. Which statement best explains the organizational pattern used in the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum”?

• The descriptive organizational pattern explains how and why Jason Taylor’s artwork is created and displayed a certain way

• The compare-and-contrast organizational pattern shows how much bigger Jason Taylor’s park is than other underwater sculpture parks around the world.

• The cause-and-effect organizational pattern shows why Jason Taylor decided to use people for his sculpture park and how the sculptures were made.

• The advantage-and-disadvantage organizational pattern emphasizes both the positive and negative effects Jason Taylor’s artwork has on reefs.

21. Use “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. Which sentence from the selection “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” supports the idea that Forrest Fenn sees his treasure as a way to inspire others?

• He accumulated his treasure over a lifetime. (paragraph 2)

• He placed a 10-inch-by-10-inch bronze box of treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Canadian border. (paragraph 2)

• He wanted to urge people to put down their electronic devices and go outside to appreciate nature. (paragraph 2)

• Some travelers have even looked for the hidden treasure dozens of times, but none have found it yet. (paragraph 3)

22. Use “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. What is most likely the author’s purpose for writing the selection “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt”?

• To tell people what training is helpful before trying to hunt for treasure

• To inform people about a unique treasure hunt and how it began

• To provide people with a list of benefits gained from being outdoors

• To explain to people why the Rocky Mountain region is often visited

23. Use “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. What key idea about Forrest Fenn is supported by the details in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the selection “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt”?

• Forrest Fenn is hopeful that his treasure will never be found by anyone.

• Forrest Fenn is overwhelmed by the attention he has received over the years.

• Forrest Fenn is firm in his decision to keep the location of his treasure secret.

• Forrest Fenn is untrusting of the people closest to him.

24. Use “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. The word cryptic has a Latin root that means “hidden.” Based on this information, what does the word cryptic mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of the selection “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt”?

• Unusual

• Lengthy

• Artistic

• Unclear

25. Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” and “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. Which idea is supported by information in BOTH selections “Dive into a Sunken Museum” and “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt”?

• It is people’s responsibility to take care of the environment.

• People can experience beautiful sights while exploring nature.

• It is important for people to teach themselves new skills.

• Great wealth should be shared with others.

26. Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” and “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. What is a DIFFERENCE in the way the authors of the selections “Dive into a Sunken Museum” and “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” create understanding for the reader?

• Only the author of “Dive into a Sunken Museum” details how the subject interacts with other people

• Only the author of “Dive into a Sunken Museum” explains the actions people take as a result of the subject’s work.

• Only the author of “Dive into a Sunken Museum” provides other people’s thoughts about the subject’s work.

• Only the author of “Dive into a Sunken Museum” highlights the main subject’s views about nature