ELD 2 Unit 1 Cluster 1

The man's attention is on the shield, so he does not

• hurt his hands and back.

• look for other ways to escape.

• search the floor for a trap door.

• remember that his time is limited.

From the beginning to the end of the story, the man's feelings change from

• anger to rage.

• panic to relief.

• joy to sadness.

• confidence to defeat.

In "The Experiment," the events of the plot are most directly affected by the

• size of the cell door.

• light bulb on the cell ceiling.

• time limit of the experiment.

• pain in the volunteer's hand.

Which sentence from "The Experiment" tells about the setting?

• The work dragged on.

• At last he broke through.

• Then he had a brilliant idea.

• The only light came from a light bulb.

The man cannot escape from the cell because

• he gives up too soon.

• he does not try to open the door.

• the shield breaks while he is using it.

• the tools he is using are not strong enough.

Why is the door an important part of "The Experiment"?

• The door is too difficult to open.

• The door was built before the cell.

• The man believes the door is locked.

• The man opens the door to escape.

In the article, each superstition appears next to a subhead titled "Where It Came From." What type of information is included under this subhead?

• how the superstition was started

• how to prove the superstition is false

• how the superstition has changed over time

• how the superstition was spread from place to place

Why does the article have a diagram about mirrors?

• to show how mirrors break

• to explain how mirrors work

• to explain how mirrors are made

• to show how mirrors reflect souls

What can you learn by reading the caption under the photo of the ravens?

• Ravens are intelligent.

• Ravens act like puppies.

• Ravens were used by the Vikings.

• Ravens are often seen in cemeteries.

How does the photograph of the doorway add to the reader's understanding of the text?

• It shows a safe way to enter a door.

• It represents an ancient good luck symbol.

• It describes a superstition that math experts believe.

• It helps to explain an argument against a superstition.