Which of the following statements is the best summary of this selection?

• A. Benjamin West drew pictures of his niece and a robin. Then, he became interested in painting instead.

• B. As a young child, Benjamin West loved to draw and paint. He grew up to become a great and famous painter.

• C. Benjamin West taught himself to draw. Then some Indian friends and his parents gave him painting supplies.

• D. A minister predicted that Benjamin West would do great things someday. His parents soon discovered that Benjamin was special.

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How is the information in this selection organized?

• A. In chronological order

• B. As a list of problems and solutions

• C. In a series of questions and answers

• D. From least important to most important

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As it is used in this selection, the word secure means —

• A. free from danger.

• B. to take or get.

• C. sure or certain.

• D. to fasten or hold tight.

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The author’s main purpose in writing this selection was to —

• A. persuade young artists to keep drawing.

• B. show that art supplies can be made from everyday things.

• C. entertain with a story about a young artist.

• D. inform readers about art long ago.

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Which evidence in this selection best supports the theory that people migrated across the Atlantic Ocean thousands of years ago?

• Heyerdahl made a raft of balsa wood found in South America.

• The Ra was based on a design from a drawing found in Egypt.

• Heyerdahl made a boat of reeds, but it broke apart

• Ancient pyramids have been found in both Mexico and Egypt.

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In what way were the two voyages described in this selection alike?

• Heyerdahl used the same boat for both voyages.

• Heyerdahl was trying to prove the same theory on both voyages.

• Both voyages followed the same route.

• Both voyages succeeded on the first attempt.

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According to this passage, the purpose of Heyerdahl's first voyage in 1947 was to —

• sail across the Atlantic Ocean in a reed boat.

• prove you can become famous by sailing long distances.

• learn how to build a simple raft of balsa wood.

• show that the Polynesians could have crossed the Pacific Ocean.

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Where does this story take place?

• In Sacajawea's village

• On a river in the wilderness

• In a mountain pass

• At a fort on the frontier

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The writer of this selection seems to view Sacajawea with a feeling of —

• admiration.

• amusement.

• dislike.

• confusion.

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10. Which of the following is the best description of the theme of this selection?

• A. Only the strong survive.

• B. A penny saved is a penny earned.

• C. One person can make a difference.

• D. Practice makes perfect.

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