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Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.

Which of the following details would best support the main idea of this passage?

• Jorge doesn't feel like himself anymore.
• Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.
• Depression often runs in families.
• Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help.

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At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?

• her marriage
• her desire to be wealthy
• her poor health
• her wish for more friends

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What did Leo find most remarkable about Stargirl?

• she took her rat, Cinnamon, everywhere with her
• she never seemed to study, but she received straight A's
• she did not seem to notice when others criticized her
• she could speak publicly without a script

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TEKS.ELA.8.5G

Words, phrases, or sentences from a text that support an idea is textual evidence.

• True
• False

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Who or what destroys 11 of Odysseus' ships and kills the vast majority of his men?

• Scylla
• Circe
• Laestrygonians
• Helios

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Why is Tito upset at the end of the story? A. He has lost his only home. B. The people in the boat are mean. C. He cannot find Bimbo. D. Bimbo bit him on the arm. 

• He has lost his only home. 
• The people in the boat are mean. 
• He cannot find Bimbo.
• Bimbo bit him on the arm. 

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4. Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.

• Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests
• Robots sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.
• Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.
• Watching robot sumo is boring.

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The transition "meanwhile" can be used to show that something happened at the same time as something else. It can also be used to point out two conflicting ideas that both occur.

Which of the following passages uses the word “meanwhile” correctly?

• I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, “I’ll be back!” I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.
  
• I met my grandfather at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.
  
• My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.
  
• The mayor supported building a new swimming pool. Meanwhile, the town’s citizens opposed the plan.
  

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On the last page of the story, which evidence BEST foreshadows Billy's death?

• "He turned away from the dog and stared with deep admiration at the little woman beside him on the sofa."

• "Oh it's the perfect age! Mr. Mulholland was also seventeen."

• "The parrot," he said at last..."It had me completely fooled when I first saw it through the window from the street."

• "That's good (you signed the book). Because later on, if I happen to forget what you were called, then I can always come down here and look it up."

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TEKS.ELA.6.5F

The House on Mango Street
True or False: The narrator says Nenny is her best friend.

• True
• False

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