RU8 FSQ 2 Review

What does the word basin mean as it is used in paragraph 2 of Passage 1?

• a very dry place

• a low area of land

• a steep slope

• a range of mountains

In Passage 1, what is the meaning of the word moisture as it is used in paragraph 2?

• wind

• slopes

• energy

• wetness

Which two sentences should be included in a summary of passage 1?

• Death Valley is an extremely hot and dry desert in California.

• Kangaroo rats eat seeds that help them produce water.

• The living things in Death Valley have adapted to the climate.

• Storm clouds bring rain to the mountains near Death Valley.

• Some plants have roots that grow deep into the ground.

In Passage 2, what is Julia’s perspective about visiting Death Valley National Park?

• She hopes to learn new things.

• She wishes her friends were there.

• She thinks that it will be dull.

• She worries that it will be too hot.

Which two details from the passage best support the answer to Part A?

• "Are you still sulking back there, Jules?' Dad asked." (paragraph 8)

• "If she had to get dragged along on a day trip, why couldn’t it have been to a fun park?" (paragraph 11)

• "On most days, there were sunny skies." (paragraph 11)

• "They had been seeking gold." (paragraph 12)

• "When they arrived, Mom took Julia’s hand as they walked along a trail." (paragraph 14)

Which detail should be included in a summary of Passage 2?

• Death Valley is located in California.

• Pioneers traveled to the desert seeking gold.

• A special event called a super bloom can occur in Death Valley.

• Kneeling among a field of wildflowers is an enjoyable experience.

Read this sentence from paragraph 17 of Passage 2: "The rain woke up all the seeds at the same time." What does the author mean when describing the seeds in this sentence?

• The seeds began to sprout.

• The seeds were moved to another place by the rain.

• The seeds should be kept warm.

• The seeds need more time in the ground.

What does the metaphor "an ocean of flowers" describe in Passage 2?

• that the flowers required a large amount of water to survive

• that the flowers were floating in the recent heavy rainfall

• that the flowers moved gently back and forth in the wind

• that there were many flowers spread across the valley

Which two details from the passage show how Julia’s perspective changed at the end of the story?

• "Leaning her head against the window, she dozed off." (paragraph 13)

• "Julia’s feet started hurting." (paragraph 14)

• "How can this be?’, said Julia, running ahead." (paragraph 16)

• "But last October had brought three big rainstorms." (paragraph 17)

• "Julia knelt among the blooms and enjoyed the moment." (paragraph 18)

How do the authors of both passages present information about Death Valley?

• They both give information about rainfall in Death Valley.

• They both describe people who have explored Death Valley.

• They both explain why Death Valley is so hot and dry.

• They both tell about how mountains affect Death Valley.