Unit 1 Major Test 6th Grade ELAR - Honors

Which sentence best illustrates Julius's conflict at the beginning of the story?

• He was an athlete—in the fall he played football and in the spring he played baseball—and he firmly believed

  athletes didn’t take art classes. (paragraph 1)

• When Julius wasn’t on the field, he was in the library, where he loved to read and talk about literature with the

  librarian. (paragraph 2)

• The lights were out and the shades were drawn, and there was loud music playing from somewhere. (paragraph 3)

• As soon as he found a seat—which was hard to do in the dark—the screen in the middle of the room lit up with a

  photograph Julius couldn’t quite understand. (paragraph 3)

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights Julius's internal conflict as an athlete who believes art classes are not for him, illustrating the tension between his identity as a sportsman and his interest in literature.

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The details in the story about the photography classroom emphasize that the students in the class-

• work mainly outdoors

• must get used to the dark

• do a lot of work on computers

• do not often listen to music

Answer explanation

The story highlights that students in the photography classroom engage extensively with computers, likely for editing and managing their photos, making 'do a lot of work on computers' the correct choice.

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Which detail from the story sparks Julius's curiosity about photography?

• the elective class fits into his schedule

• his photograph is chosen for a statewide competition

• he recognizes someone in a picture

• the photograph of the librarian is complex and interesting

Answer explanation

The detail that sparks Julius's curiosity about photography is that the photograph of the librarian is complex and interesting. This complexity likely intrigues him and motivates his interest in the art of photography.

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Which statement best describes the development of Julius's character in the passage?

• Julius starts as an athlete who dislikes art, but he becomes curious and engaged in photography over time.

• Julius is a dedicated student who excels in all of his classes, including digital photography.

• Julius's interest in photography starts strong but fades quickly as he realizes it's not as exciting as he thought.

• D. Julius's likes to go biking and doing outdoor activities. He doesn't like photography at all.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights Julius's transformation from an athlete who initially dislikes art to someone who becomes curious and engaged in photography, reflecting his character development throughout the passage.

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Read the sentence from paragraph 10

• Julius wishes he were playing sports instead of taking photographs.

• Julius feels proud of his achievement in photography class.

• Julius will tell Ms. Powers that he wants to be a photographer.

• Julius and Ms. Powers disagree about the photograph.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights Julius's pride in his photography class achievement, indicating a positive sentiment towards his work, which aligns with the context of the sentence from paragraph 10.

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What is the best summary of the story?

• Julius must take a digital photography class even though he believes athletes shouldn’t take art classes. When

  he starts the class, he becomes interested in a photograph he doesn’t understand, and he wants to learn how to

  take pictures like it.

• As Julius considers taking a digital photography class, he discusses his options with the guidance counselor and

  realizes it is the only class that fits in his schedule. He signs up for it but doesn’t think he will enjoy the class very

  much.

• C. Julius doesn’t want to take a digital photography class. When he walks into the classroom, he can’t find a seat

  because there are no lights on and the music is very loud. When he studies a photograph of the librarian, he

  realizes why photography isn’t for him, but he does his best anyway so he will pass the class.

• As an athlete, Julius believes that he will never have an interest in art, but when he has to take a digital

  photography class, he learns to appreciate photography. He becomes very good at taking interesting pictures, and

  his teacher even asks to submit his work to a contest.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights Julius's journey from disinterest in art to discovering a talent for photography, culminating in his teacher encouraging him to submit his work to a contest.

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Which definition of the word glare is being used in Paragraph 7?

“She guided him as he removed the glare from the glasses on his friend’s face and figured out how to

make the light illuminate only a specific spot in the photograph.”

NOUN

1. a very harsh, bright, dazzling light

2. a fiercely or angrily piercing stare or look

VERB

3. to shine with or reflect a very harsh, bright dazzling light

4. to share with a fiercely angrily piercing look

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Answer explanation

In Paragraph 7, 'glare' refers to a very harsh, bright, dazzling light, as the context involves removing glare from glasses to improve the photograph's lighting. Thus, Definition 1 is the correct choice.

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What does the word soared mean as it is used in paragraph 9?

"Julius felt his shoulders move back as he sat up, and an emotion soared through him that he normally

only felt after scoring a touchdown or a run".

• to share or give

• to swim in deep waters

• to increase or go up

• to fall below something

Answer explanation

In paragraph 9, 'soared' refers to an emotion that increased or rose within Julius, similar to the exhilaration he feels after scoring. This aligns with the correct choice, 'to increase or go up', indicating a heightened feeling.

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Based on the this story, what can the read infer about Samuel?

• he wants to be the only person to care for Lucy

• he takes his family responsibilities seriously

• he believes Uncle Al's offer to help is not genuine

• all he wants to do is play soccer

Answer explanation

Samuel's actions indicate he takes his family responsibilities seriously, as he prioritizes caring for Lucy over other distractions, showing his commitment to family over personal desires.

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Which paragraph from the tory best suggest that Samuel's family responsibilities are getting in the way of his school and extracurricular activities?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Answer explanation

Paragraph 3 highlights Samuel's struggle to balance family duties with his schoolwork and extracurriculars, indicating that these responsibilities are hindering his ability to participate fully in his education.

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