8th ELA FAST Practice Test

1. 1. What does the word accolades mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

• fictional stories

• formal recognitions

• various professions

• performance spaces

2. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Which idea is developed in paragraph 6?

• Historically, women named asteroids after themselves

• Originally, asteroids were thought to be mythical objects.

• Originally, scientists disagreed on how to name asteroids.

• Historically, few asteroids have been named after women.

2. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part B

Fill in the bubble before the sentence that supports the idea in Part A.

• The asteroid population kind of needed it, too.

• The first

  asteroids to be discovered, in the early 1800s, were named for figures

  in Roman and Greek mythology.

• As more were found, astronomers

  began naming the space rocks after themselves, and then after famous

  individuals in culture, science, art, music, and literature.

• In those

  times, all of these fields were dominated by men, so women working

  and contributing to the same arenas were overlooked.

3. 3. How does paragraph 7 develop the author’s purpose of celebrating a

range of individuals’ accomplishments?

• by describing Mainzer’s criteria for naming an asteroid after someone

• by justifying why scientists like Mainzer name asteroids after

  someone

• by establishing Mainzer’s scientific qualifications that allow her to

  name asteroids

• by explaining how Mainzer collaborates with another scientist when

  naming asteroids

4. What does the phrase “arrived with an impact of an asteroid” in

paragraph 10 suggest?

• New scientific discoveries are often connected to musicians.

• The success that Franklin achieved was artistically significant.

• Revolutionary change within music can be destructive to society.

• It was inevitable that scientists would name a discovery after Franklin.

5. Select two ways the author supports the argument that Franklin is an

important figure who should be recognized.

• by listing her many musical achievements

• by naming the genres that inspired her music

• by listing all the women asteroids have been named for

• by explaining the facts about the asteroid named after her

• by providing examples of ways people respond to her as a performer

6. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Select two central ideas of the passage.

• Thousands of asteroids are discovered each year.

• It is important to consider diversity when naming asteroids.

• Franklin should receive more attention than she has received in

  the past.

• More people should understand how the process for naming

  asteroids works.

• Franklin’s influence on the world and music has been honored in

  many ways.

6. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part B

How does the author develop the central ideas in Part A?

• by explaining the impact music can have on people

• by explaining what qualifies an asteroid to receive a name

• by explaining why Mainzer named an asteroid after Franklin

• by explaining how Mainzer was influenced by Franklin’s music

7. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

In paragraphs 1 and 2 of Passage 1, how does the narrator develop the

perspective of the lumber company advisors?

• by explaining their logging experience

• by showing their conversation with the loggers

• by emphasizing their relationship with the loggers

• by sharing their response to the new plans for logging

8. In paragraph 5 of Passage 1, what does the phrase “bovine locomotive”

suggest about Babe?

• He is unusually loud.

• He is incredibly strong.

• He is often carrying people.

• He is enhanced with metal parts.