Unit 1 Lesson 1 Review Quiz

Which of the following is the best definition of an inference? (AKS 1)

• The main idea of a passage.

• A way to organize writing.

• A detail in a story.

• A logical guess based on clues from the text and prior knowledge.

What inference can you make from the passage below? (AKS 1)

"Hey, David—wait," Nevaeh said, but he didn't turn around. He hadn't even looked at her! She watched as he walked down the hall to his own locker. He spun the dial on the lock, yanked the door open, and grabbed a pile of books and papers. He slammed the door shut and then ran off, scowling. Nevaeh remembered that today had been his audition for the school musical.

• Nevaeh also auditioned for the musical.

• David is unhappy with his audition.

• David is angry with Nevaeh for betraying his confidence.

• The two students have done badly on a test.

According to the passage below, the reader can infer that— (AKS 1)

The list of chores was endless! The new kitten needed to have fresh, clean water available at all times. Make sure the water bowl is heavy enough that it can't be tipped over. Feed him dry food, canned food, or both, but only ever food made especially for kittens. Kittens should eat every few hours, so keep his bowls filled with food. The kitten can't retain his body heat very well, so check the bed and be sure it's warm. On and on . . . Duquan was starting to think adopting this little guy hadn't been a great idea.

• Young kittens are very fragile.

• Young kittens need their mothers.

• Kittens need a special kind of food.

• Some kittens play in their water.

The conflict introduced in the exposition of this story below involves— (AKS 3)

“They can’t do this!” Coretta shouted. A big company from out of town could not just show up and take away her mother’s store, could they? “Don’t get so angry,” said Mrs. Carter. “I’m afraid they can do this, if I don’t come up with the money to match their offer.” “Well, we’re going to get that money. Even if I have to give you all my earnings!” Coretta was willing to part with all the money from her summer job. But when she got to work the next day, she got an even worse surprise. Her boss had decided that three writing tutors were two too many. “Sorry, Coretta, but I can only afford to keep one of you. And you’re only in high school—Lucia is in college!” “Great,” Coretta said. “Now Mom and I are both broke!”

• Coretta's mother's store is being taken over by a big company

• Coretta's boss decided to keep her because she is in high school

• Coretta is willing to give all her earnings to her mother

• Coretta and her mother are wealthy

Which sentence in the story signals the end of the exposition and the beginning of the rising action? (AKS 3)

“They can’t do this!” Coretta shouted. Some big company from out of town could not just show up and take away her mother’s store—could they?
“Don’t get so angry,” said Mrs. Carter. “I’m afraid they can do this, if I don’t come up with the money to match their offer.”
“Well, we’re going to get that money. Even if I have to give you all my earnings!” Coretta was willing to part with all the money from her summer job. But when she got to work the next day, she got an even worse surprise. Her boss had decided that three writing tutors were two too many.
“Sorry, Coretta, but I can only afford to keep one of you. And you’re only in high school—Lucia is in college!”
“Great,” Coretta said. “Now Mom and I are both broke!”

• "They can’t do this!” Coretta shouted. Some big company from out of town could not just show up and take away her mother’s store—could they?

• "Don’t get so angry,” said Mrs. Carter. “I’m afraid they can do this, if I don’t come up with the money to match their offer.”

• "Well, we’re going to get that money. Even if I have to give you all my earnings!” Coretta was willing to part with all the money from her summer job.

• But when she got to work the next day, she got an even worse surprise. Her boss had decided that three writing tutors were two too many.

In the resolution of a story, the character’s problems are— (AKS 3)

• Ignored

• Exacerbated

• Solved

• Complicated

A _____ is a long unbroken wave (AKS 4)

The setting of the text, Rogue Wave is important to the story because- (AKS 3)

• a rogue waves are common south of Ensenada

• the characters wouldn't face as much danger anywhere else

• it is an essential part of the plot's central conflict

• Sully has never sailed so far off coast before

The author's inclusion of details about Scoot's attempts to open the skylight serve to- (AKS 3)

• slow the action down so that readers can relax

• show that Scoot isn't as experienced a sailor as Sully

• underscore how strong and well-built the boat is

• heighten suspense by emphasizing the difficult of the task

Which of the following BEST describes a theme of the text, "Rogue Wave"? (AKS 2)

• People can solve problems with clear thinking and effort.

• Fear can cloud people's judgment and increase their danger.

• People who enjoy adventure are strong and resourceful.

• The ocean is the strongest force of nature.