Phillis's Big Test TCAP Questions #11 to #14

#11 PART A

Which statement best expresses the main ideas of the article?

• A. Phillis memorized her poetry by copying it....

• B. Phillis was grateful to her new family, and she wrote poetry to describe her experiences with them.

• C. Phillis enjoyed writing poetry, and she was encouraged to publish her work.

• D. Phillis was motivated by literature to express herself, and she overcame challenges to become a poet.

#11 PART B

Which two details from the article support the answer to PART A?

• A. "She knew every line, every syllable, by heart...

• C. "As she began to read poetry, glorious sonnets had inspired ....

• D. "Over time she had come to appreciate her own time and place, her very own role in the chain of events...

• E. "But she knew that she must now make the most of her opportunities."

• F. "But she must first pass this examination to make her dream come true."

#12 PART A

What is the difference between Phillis's audience at the Wheatley's home and the men at the exam?

• A. The Wheatley audience reads her poetry .....

• B. The men at the exam require her to prove herself.

• C. The Wheatley audience includes highly educated people.

• D. The men at the exam are greater in number.

#12 PART B

Which paragraph from "Phillis's Big Test" provides evidence to support the answer to Part A?

• A. paragraph 11

• B. paragraph 13

• C. paragraph 14

• D. paragraph 16

#13 PART A

How does the author use evidence to support the point that Phillis was determined to succeed?

• A. by showing that she stayed busy reading literature

• B. by showing that she worked hard and had future plans

• C. by showing that she was independent and had strong opinions

• D. by showing that she received support and a good education

#13 PART B

Which two details from the article support the answer in Part A?

• A. "....had offered her a ride to her examination.....

• B. "....could not be taken away, no matter.......

• D. "She had stayed up late, night after night, preparing for the examination."

• E. "She wanted her own book, because books would not just last a lifetime....."

• F. "She hurried by the bookseller's ship that she visited weekly."

#14 PART A

Based on the information in "Phillis's Big Test," what is the main reason that Phillis works hard to pass the examination?

• A. to gain fame as a poet

• B. to show her skills at reciting poetry

• C. to make the Wheatley family proud

• D. to achieve what she thinks she is meant to do

#14 Part B

Which two sentences provide evidence for the answer in Part A?

• A.

  "As she began to read poetry, glorious sonnets had inspired her to try her......

• B.

  "Your talent will speak for itself." (paragraph 8)

• D.

  "Over time she had come to appreciate her own time and place, her very own role in the ......

• E.

  "But she knew that she must now make the most of her......

• F.

  "I am the poet, Phillis Wheatley." (paragraph 18)