Sample Quiz

Florida is home to an amazing array of fish, wildlife, and the habitats in which they live and thrive. These multitudes of species are dependent upon natural habitats such as tropical coral reefs, and the grasses of the Everglades. Which key idea is being developed with this excerpt?

• A. The beauty of Florida's tropical reefs.

• B. Florida's wildlife and their habitats should be protected.

• C. The expense of maintaining habitats for wildlife in Florida.

• D. Photographers love the wildlife and their habitats found in Florida.

Athletes of the past and present have played a huge role in giving young people a voice and inspiring them to take action. Rock the Vote is teaming up with those in the sports world to empower and inspire a new generation. What is the central idea of this excerpt?

• A. The importance of playing a sport.

• B. Rock the Vote inspires young people to vote for athletes who want to run for office.

• C. Athletes can help inspire young people to vote.

• D. The connection between rock music and playing sports.

Hospital volunteers work without pay in health care settings, under the supervision of nurses. Their work is difficult, but they persevere. Hospitals are grateful for their volunteers. Most have openings for this position. Which is an objective summary of the excerpt?

Candy wrappers, cups, and other items on the ground, entangled in tree branches, or floating in water can wash away the enjoyment of spending time with your friends and family. Littering should have serious financial consequences. What does this excerpt infer?

• A. Families should spend time together.

• B. Litter on the ground is worse than litter in the water.

• C. Fines should be given to those who litter.

• D. Litter in the water is dangerous to marine life.

"For three years, George played truant, failed exams, and shut himself away from people to create a new personality in his electronic universe." Which idea is being introduced with this anecdote?

• A. Better personalities can be developed by playing video games.

• B. Video games are great way to relieve stress.

• C. Playing video games should be illegal.

• D. Video games have a negative influence both academically and socially.

(1) Wind turbines do not use combustion to generate electricity. (2) They do not produce air emissions. (3) The only potentially toxic or hazardous materials are relatively small amounts of lubricating oils and hydraulic and insulating fluids. (4) Therefore, contamination of surface or ground water or soils is highly unlikely. Which sentence contains a negative detail of wind turbines?

(1) Vipera wagneri, or the ocellated mountain viper, is a venomous viper found in northwest Iran and eastern Turkey. (2) This snake lives at altitudes of over 1,500 meters (5,000 ft). (3) In 2008, the status of the Wagner's viper was changed to critically endangered. (4) It was feared that the planned construction of a dam would devastate the viper's population. Which sentence contains details about scientific names?

(1) Social media is a part of everyday life for most teenagers. (2) It is a great place for them to connect with friends. (3) It also allows them to make important announcements. (4) Some teenagers, however, spend too much time online. (5) Time limitations need to be set for online activities. During which sentence does the focus of the excerpt begin to change?

(1) The legislative branch is made up of the two houses of Congress-the Senate and the House of Representatives. (2) The most important duty of the legislative branch is to make laws. (3) Younger people break more laws than older people. (4) Laws are written, discussed and voted on in Congress. (5) There are 100 senators in the Senate, two from each state. (6) There are 435 representatives in the House of Representatives. Which sentence from the excerpt is unnecessary, and should be omitted?