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The hiding place for the Franks is...

• in the attic of an empty warehouse
• inside a church bell tower
• in the home of the Frank's friends
• in the building where Mr. Frank used to run his business

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What is the Central Idea of the passage?
What's that humming sound?  Could it be hummingbird, the only bird capable of backward flight?  Hummingbirds have many unique flight habits that distinguish them from other birds.  Most birds flap their wings up and down to fly, but the hummingbird moves its wings forward and backward very rapidly in a figure eight pattern.  This allows the hummingbird to hover in position, fly upside down, and move about very rapidly.  And while other birds have to push off with their feet to begin flying, and work their ways up to their top speeds, the hummingbird can both start flying at maximum speed and stop flying instantaneously.  After you've seen a hummingbird in flight, it's unlikely that you'll mistake them for another bird.

• Birds and hummingbirds are very different.
• Hummingbirds make a humming sound.
• Hummingbirds wings fly in figure eight patterns.
• The hummingbird flys in a totally unique and unusual way.

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The art of training and cutting plants and trees into ornamental shapes is called topiary work. This art dates back to the days of the Romans. They enjoyed training plants to grow in geometric shapes and, later on, created animal designs and designs that resembled furniture. The Romans were also a dominant empire during their time. Due to topiary work, the Romans had many beautiful gardens.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Natural furniture is easily made by hand.
• Landscaping takes up a great deal of time.
• Topiary work dates back to the Romans.
• The Roman Empire existed a long time ago.

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Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets. However, a study by Karen McComb at the University of Sussex found that cat owners are controlled by their cats. Cat owners probably won’t have too much trouble believing this. Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry. The sound seems to be less annoying to humans than straight meowing. Using this sound, cats tell humans when they want to eat and when they want the door opened. The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed, so the cat gets exactly what he or she wants.

What is the main idea presented in the passage?

• Cats like to purr and meow.
• Cats are smarter than humans.
• Cats control their owners.
• Humans control their cats.

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(1)Susan and Ned were driving through a wooded empty section of highway. (2)Lightning flashed, thunder roared, the sky went dark in the torrential downpour. (3)"We'd better stop." Said Susan. (4)Ned nodded his head in agreement. (5)When he stepped on the brake, the car started to slide on the slick pavement. (6)They went off the road and slid to a halt at the bottom of an incline.
Which sentence would make the best supporting detail for sentence 2?

• The two friends had never seen such a terrible storm.
• Luckily Ned had his cell phone so he could call for help.
• Both Susan and Ned were too shaken to get out of the car.
• The two friends noticed nobody else was out driving.

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Which sentence below from the passage would best support the passage's Central Idea below?
CI: Silk, a valuable product originated in China, is made by the silkworm and then processed by people.

• The empress was walking by a mulberry tree.
• Silk comes from the cocoon of the silkworm moth.
• After trading began along the Silk Road, the secret spread to other countries.

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Which sentence below best represents the Central (Main) Idea of the passage above?

• Snorkeling equipment allows a person to explore shallow waters.
• People use snorkeling equipment to explore the entire undersea world.
• A snorkeling mask allows a diver to see clearly while under water.
• A snorkel consists of a tube and a mouthpiece.

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What wonderful news does Miep bring?

• The invasion has begun.

• Hitler has surrendered.

• The Russians have joined with the allies.

• The Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor.

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Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?

• He bites the staff at the Nurturing Center

• He is deformed

• He is not growing fast enough and cannot sleep through the night

• He smiles too much, and the staff suspects he will be abnormally gassy when he grows up

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"The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, a skyscraper 2,722 feet tall."

• Objective Statement

• Subjective Statement

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