What effect does the map of the Louisiana Territory have on the reader's understanding of the text?

It provides context for understanding the land available to settlers.

It shows the historical events that led to westward expansion.

It explains the impact of Native American cultures on settlers.

It highlights the conflicts between settlers and the U.S. government.

What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this selection?

it describes the scenery on the stage

it lists the names of the cast of characters

it introduces the major conflicts of the story

it describes the climax of the story

A protagonist is usually:

The main character or hero of the story

A character with no development

An antagonist in a story:

Is the character or force in conflict with the protagonist

Is the most likable character in the story

Cannot change throughout the story

Foreshadowing in a story is used to:

Give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story

Explain the history of the story's setting

The resolution of a story occurs:

At the end of the story, where the conflicts are resolved

The central theme of a story is often related to:

The moral or lesson that the story teaches

The number of characters in the story

The climax of a story is important because it:

Is usually the most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak

Introduces the characters and setting

Provides background information necessary to understand the story

What does plot analysis involve?

Understanding the sequence of events in a story

Studying the geographical location of the story

Examining the relationships between characters

Identifying the symbols in the story

In plot analysis, the climax of the story is:

The highest point of tension or conflict in the story

The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced

The resolution or outcome of the story's conflicts

A minor event that happens before the story ends

Which statement best describes the structure of the ACT Reading test?

There are 4 sections, each containing 10 questions

Questions are ordered by difficulty

There are a total of 6 passages

The sections include prose, non-fiction, and poetry

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the text in this passage?

To provide a history of the U.S. government

To explain why people moved west in the 1800s

To teach about the different types of transportation in the 1800s

To describe the geography of the United States

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the text organized?

By cause and effect

By compare and contrast

By chronological order

By problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What text feature helps readers understand the areas where settlers moved in the 1800s?

The title "Why Go West?"

The map of the Louisiana Territory

The picture of a covered wagon train

The subtitle "The Chance to Strike It Rich"

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the author include the image of the covered wagon train?

To show the difficulties settlers faced while traveling

To provide a visual of how settlers traveled west

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the section titled "The Chance to Own Land"?

To explain how settlers became wealthy

To discuss the opportunity that settlers had to own land

To describe the challenges Native Americans faced

To compare different areas of the United States

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the section "The Chance to Strike It Rich" support the author's overall purpose?

It explains why people moved west in search of gold

It describes how settlers made a living in the west

It provides a history of the California Gold Rush

It focuses on the hardships settlers experienced

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the use of the phrase "The Chance for a Fresh Start" suggest about the author's attitude toward settlers moving west?

The author believes that settlers made a mistake by moving west.

The author supports the idea of starting over in a new place.

The author is unsure about the benefits of moving west.

The author is concerned about the impact on Native Americans.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Quiz on Text Analysis

What is the main purpose of the text in this passage?

How is the text organized?

What text feature helps readers understand the areas where settlers moved in the 1800s?

Why does the author include the image of the covered wagon train?

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the section titled "The Chance to Own Land"?

How does the section "The Chance to Strike It Rich" support the author's overall purpose?

What does the use of the phrase "The Chance for a Fresh Start" suggest about the author's attitude toward settlers moving west?

What effect does the map of the Louisiana Territory have on the reader's understanding of the text?

How does the author use text structure to explain the reasons for westward expansion? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

What is the author's purpose in describing the different motivations for settlers moving west, such as owning land or striking it rich? How does this purpose help readers understand the impact of westward expansion on American history?

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