Q2 Benchmark Review Kilauea Volcano Quiz

As it is used in paragraph 10, what is the impact of the phrase 'horrible grandeur' on the tone of the passage?

• It compares the devastated landscape at the top of the crater to the lush one at the bottom.

• It describes the ugliness of the landscape the people experienced on the expedition.

• It highlights the disappointment the author felt at the view from the top of the crater.

• It emphasizes the destruction that comes from the beautiful flow of lava.

Based on paragraphs 1-2, what can the reader infer?

• The new crater was too small to display very much activity for the group to see.

• The group expected to see more movement in the old crater than was there.

• The group preferred craters that had cooled.

• The guides were not sure what kinds of craters the group wanted to see.

How does paragraph 16 contribute to the overall development of ideas in the passage?

In paragraph 5, what is the author’s purpose in describing the ferns that appear in the crater?

• She wants to point out that plant life renews itself even in extreme environments.

• She wants to explain that plant life in craters always begins on the surfaces.

• She wants to contrast the appearance of new plant life with the barren landscape.

• She wants to describe why new plant life only appears in crevices.

What is the purpose of the passage's organization, which starts with the author's arrival at the crater and progresses to the description of the volcanic activity?

• The organization helps build anticipation and gradually immerse the reader into the experience of visiting the volcano.

• The organization serves to distract the reader from the main theme of the passage.

• The organization allows the author to present the most important information first.

• The organization serves to distract the reader from the main perspective of the passage.

What conclusion can you draw from the author's description of the lava's appearance and behavior in the passage?

• The lava's appearance and behavior make the volcano seem dull and unimpressive.

• The lava's appearance and behavior create a sense of awe and grandeur about the volcano.

• The author's description of the lava's appearance and behavior is meant to downplay the volcano's significance.

• The lava's appearance and behavior have no impact on the reader's perception of the volcano.

How would you adapt the description of Kilauea's old crater to create a different impression as the author gets closer to the new crater?

• Maintain a consistent tone of curiosity and exploration without significant changes in the description.

• Transition from an initial sense of disappointment to a growing sense of wonder and amazement.

• Highlight the increasing signs of danger and violence in the old crater to build anticipation.

• Emphasize the serene and beautiful aspects of the old crater to create a sense of calm.

Based on the passage, the author most likely–

• wants the Hawaiian government to shut the area down because of the dangers involved in visiting.

• will not come back to Kilauea because it was a boring experience.

• regards this as an awesome once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• believes that the Hawaiian government should allow local businesses to develop this land.

Which line from the text provides evidence that the author sees the experience as an awe-inspiring and unforgettable adventure?

• "We were standing on the extreme edge of a precipice, overhanging a lake of molten fire a hundred feet below us nearly a mile across."

• "I could neither speak nor move at first but could only stand and gaze at the horrible grandeurof the scene."

• "Every instant a fresh explosion or glare made us jump up to survey the scene."

• "The new crater was still to be seen, containing the lake of fire, with steep walls rising up in the midst of the sea of lava."

How does the author develop her own perspective in the article?

• By using quotations from the climbers to show the difficulties of climbing Kilauea.

• By using humor to show the challenges of exploring an active volcano

• By using vivid details to describe the landscape and environment during her climb

• By writing in third-person point of view to show multiple perspectives of the climbers