What did the creek look like according to the narrator?

It had crystal clear water that gurgled and trickled over tiny logs and rocks

Why did the narrator and Joey start running quickly away from the pond?

They heard a rustling sound that could be a wild fox or dog

They were called home for dinner

What was the weather like as the storm approached?

Dark and rolling clouds with rain beginning to spill over

Light rain with a gentle breeze

What did the narrator compare the flapping leaves to?

Flags on the beach prior to a hurricane

What unusual sound did the narrator hear amidst the storm?

A faint roar of what sounded like a motor

The sound of a rescue helicopter

The sound of someone calling their names

Select two details from the passage which support the answer in Part A.

Why ya outta breath, Stevie?’ Joey said with a grin. He could be so incredibly annoying sometimes. (paragraph 12)

The dense foliage above our heads was like a canopy that almost shut out the sun completely in green. It was an oasis in the desert of our monotonous summer day. (paragraph 13)

After about three days, the newness of the country life had waned for me and my younger brother Joey. (paragraph 1)

You know as well as I do that Grandma doesn’t like for us to go into the woods. There are hunters, snakes, and who knows what else out there. Maybe even a bear. (paragraph 5)

We froze in fear afraid of what might be making the tall grass and undergrowth move. Our mom had warned us about rabid foxes and wild dogs. It was then that I realized perhaps we may have been better off by the pond. (paragraph 15)

Which is the most significant conflict in this passage?

the boys versus their grandmother

the boys versus the mysterious movement in the bushes

Which detail from the passage supports the answer in Part A?

This time it wasn’t anything in the bushes; it was worse. It was the loud crash of thunder. In all our running and panic, we had failed to notice the change in atmosphere. (paragraph 19)

We were spending the week with our Grandma because our parents were on a cruise somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. (paragraph 1)

It wasn’t that we didn’t love being with Grandma. We did, but all she did was watch TV, talk to her friend Sarah Rose on the phone, work in the vegetable garden, and cook. (paragraph 1)

I had just bent down to scoop up a handful of water when we heard something. A rustling sound that came from behind us. (paragraph 15)

According to this selection, which demonstrates irony?

The boys thought their day was boring.

The boys were rescued by their grandma.

The boys got caught in a storm.

The boys got caught by their grandma.

Which would the narrator consider the most significant conflict in this selection?

the boys versus their grandmother

What effect does the author achieve with the imagery used in the line "The wind had picked up, and the leaves in the treetops were beginning to flap like the flags on the beach prior to a hurricane."

adds to the rising action of the story

adds to the falling action of the story

adds to the climax of the story

adds to the setting of the story

What does the author use to create a sense of suspense?

the mysterious sound in the woods and the coming storm

the sudden appearance of the grandmother

Why does the author draw an analogy between his brother and a scared cat?

to show how quickly his brother took off for the woods

to show how slowly his brother took off to the woods.

to show how agile and slick his brother is

to show how shy and timid his brother was

What is the cultural impact of the Hubble Space Telescope compared to, according to the text?

The creation of the World Wide Web

How has Hubble's discoveries changed the public's view of space, as described in the text?

From black and void to colorful and beautiful

From colorful and beautiful to black and void

From chaotic and crowded to organized and clear

From infinite and unknown to finite and mapped

According to the text, what kind of educational resources has Hubble's discoveries become part of?

Private space exploration initiatives

International space agencies' databases

What is the biggest challenge in teaching about space, according to Jamie Welebob?

Presenting the content in a way that makes it real for the students

Making the content engaging for the students

Finding accurate information to share with the students

Keeping the students interested for the entire lesson

What has the Hubble telescope provided to both scientists and everyday people?

A way to project our imagination toward far flung planets, stars, and galaxies

What is expected of the James Webb Space Telescope according to the passage?

It will peer farther into space than any telescope before

It will be less powerful than the Hubble telescope

It will be taken out of orbit in 2018

It will not be as popular as the Hubble telescope

What is a central idea of the passage?

The Hubble telescope has gained popularity over the years and is known by many people because of its impressive images.

The Hubble telescope has caused people to ask more questions about the universe and how it was formed.

The Hubble telescope is better known from its appearances in movies than the scientific discoveries that it has made.

The Hubble telescope will be taken out of orbit when a stronger telescope is launched in 2018.

Which two choices express how the author illustrates the idea that Hubble is a superstar?

by describing how images taken by the telescope are used by everyone from musicians to clothing designers

by describing how many movies have based their plots on the telescope’s images

by describing how the telescope captures images of space to send back to Earth

by describing how students have developed stronger interests in astronomy because of the telescope’s images

by describing how the images from the telescope have had lasting impacts on science and culture

Which is a claim made by the author?

People have developed stronger connections with space because of the Hubble telescope’s discoveries.

Many movies and songs would not have been created without the Hubble telescope’s discoveries.

It takes many experts to support and maintain the Hubble telescope.

Images taken by the Hubble telescope are beautiful enough to frame.

How do paragraphs 10-11 contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?

They show that the Hubble telescope positively impacts how students learn about space.

They show that teachers want NASA to capture more images of space from the Hubble telescope.

They show that students only know about space because of the images from the Hubble telescope.

They show that the Hubble telescope was created in order to teach students about space.

What is the cultural impact of the Hubble Space Telescope compared to, according to the text?

The creation of the World Wide Web

How has Hubble's discoveries changed the public's view of space in films?

From black and void to colorful and beautiful

From colorful and beautiful to black and void

From crowded with stars to mostly empty

What educational impact has Hubble's discoveries had?

They are used in classrooms in all 50 states

They are only used in space agencies

They are restricted to university level education

They have no impact on education

What is the biggest challenge when teaching about space, according to Jamie Wielebo, a science teacher at the Odyssey School?

Presenting the content in a way that makes it real for the students

Making the content engaging for the students

Ensuring that the students memorize all the facts

Finding enough material to cover the subject

How has the Hubble Telescope been described in terms of its relationship with humanity?

As an extension of humanity, projecting our imagination into space

As a simple tool for viewing the stars

As a temporary fixture in the scientific community

As an outdated piece of technology

What is expected of the James Webb Space Telescope in comparison to Hubble?

To peer farther into space than any telescope before

To have a shorter lifespan than Hubble

To be less significant in the discovery of new star systems

To be used primarily for fashion statements

What is the primary reason the Hubble Space Telescope can surpass ground-based telescopes in its view of the universe?

Its position above the atmosphere gives it a clearer view.

It has a larger mirror than any ground-based telescope.

It is powered by sunlight, making it more efficient.

It was named after a famous astronomer, enhancing its capabilities.

What was the Hubble Space Telescope named after?

Astronomer Dr. Edwin Powell Hubble

The Hubble Law of Cosmic Expansion

Fishing Trip with Joey

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like when the narrator and Joey went fishing?

Cold and snowy

Hot and humid

Rainy and windy

Cool and dry

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator's brother Joey say when he got tired of fishing?

Let's go home.

I'm tired of walking.

I'm tired of fishing.

Let's go swimming.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator describe Joey's attention span?

As long as a movie

Like the attention span of a gnat

As short as a TV commercial

Comparable to an adult's attention span

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Joey want to do instead of fishing?

Go back to Grandma's house

Play a game on his phone

Explore the woods

Watch TV with Grandma

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator's older brother call Joey?

A brave lion

A scared cat

A B-I-G chicken

A smart fox

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator think about when looking at the creek?

How dangerous it was

How refreshing the cold water would be

How polluted it seemed

How it was perfect for fishing

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator impulsively do after Joey ran off?

Called for help

Took off after him

Sat down to rest

Went back home

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

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Fishing Trip with Joey

What was the weather like when the narrator and Joey went fishing?

What did the narrator's brother Joey say when he got tired of fishing?

How did the narrator describe Joey's attention span?

What did Joey want to do instead of fishing?

What did the narrator's older brother call Joey?

What did the narrator think about when looking at the creek?

What did the narrator impulsively do after Joey ran off?

What did Joey use as a sword while walking slower?

What did the creek look like according to the narrator?

Why did the narrator and Joey start running quickly away from the pond?

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