PART 1 REVIEW

1. 1. This question refers to Stickeen An Adventure with a Dog and a Glacier

1. How does the structure of paragraph 2 relate to a central idea of the passage?
   

A. It reveals Muir's first impression of Stickeen by comparing him to other small dogs.

B. It describes the working dogs that Muir has taken on previous trips.

C. It explains the overall effects of small dogs upon young children.

D. It provides the solution to the problem of caring for a small dog on a lengthy trip.

 

• A

• B

• C

• D

2. 2. How does the structure of paragraph 2 support the author's choice to include the paragraph in the passage?
   

A.

The use of problem and solution helps the reader to understand the reason for dry lakebeds.

B.

The use of cause and effect helps the reader to understand the actions which make dust storms more probable.

C.

The use of sequential order helps the reader to understand the order of events that occur in a severe dust storm.

D.

The use of comparison and contrast helps the reader to understand the difference between desertification and saltation.

• A

• B

• C

• D

3. 3. The following question has two parts.  First, answer Part A.  Then, answer Part B.
   
   Part A
   What was the author's main purpose in this passage?
   

A.

to persuade the reader that Miss Sullivan's teaching was creative

B.

to provide details of the impact of illness upon mental outlook

C.

to relate the significance of a pivotal event in Helen Keller's life

D.

to explain Helen's disregard for childish toys when growing up

Part B
Which quote best supports the answer to Part A?

A.

"The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me." (paragraph 1)

B.

"Anger and bitterness had preyed upon me continually for weeks and a deep languor had succeeded this passionate struggle." (paragraph 2)

C.

"In the days that followed, I learned to spell in this uncomprehending way a great many words, among them pin, hat, cup and a few verbs like sit, stand and walk."(paragraph 5)

D.

"I felt my teacher sweep the fragments to one side of the hearth, and I had a sense of satisfaction that the cause of my discomfort was removed." (paragraph 6)

• A & B

• C & A

• D & C

• B & C

This question refers to The Story of My Life-Ch 4

4. 4. Part A
   What was the author's main purpose in this passage?
   

A.

to persuade the reader that Miss Sullivan’s teaching was creative

B.

to provide details of the impact of illness upon mental outlook

C.

to relate the significance of a pivotal event in Helen Keller's life

D.

to explain Helen's disregard for childish toys when growing up

• A

• B

• C

• D

5.

Part B

Which quote best supports the answer to Part A?

A.

"The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me." (paragraph 1)

B.

"Anger and bitterness had preyed upon me continually for weeks and a deep languor had succeeded this passionate struggle." (paragraph 2)

C.

"In the days that followed, I learned to spell in this uncomprehending way a great many words, among them pin, hat, cup and a few verbs like sit, stand and walk." (paragraph 5)

D.

"I felt my teacher sweep the fragments to one side of the hearth, and I had a sense of satisfaction that the cause of my discomfort was removed." (paragraph 6)

• A

• B

• C

• D

This question refers to What is Juno?

6.. What would be the best advantage of viewing the content of "What Is Juno?" in an animated video?

A.

The video would present possible arguments opposing the mission’s plans and objectives.

B.

The video would provide further insight into the use of mythology in executing the goals of the mission.

C.

The video would help the observer visualize the scientific experiments and equipment described in the text.

D.

The video would stimulate conversation about the cost of photographing Jupiter's polar regions.

 

• A

• B

• D

• C

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

This question refers to Dust Storms

8.

Which quotation is irrelevant to the claim in paragraph 1 that "Dry regions are the most likely locations for dust storms"?

A.

"Loose particles must be available to be picked up by the wind." (paragraph 1)

B.

"Essentially, dust storms must form from the combination of wind, weather, and certain climate conditions." (paragraph 1)

C.

"During the 1930s, many farmers deeply plowed their lands, even during times of drought." (paragraph 2)

D.

"Surprisingly, dust storms can actually provide beneficial effects as well.” (paragraph 6)

• A

• B

• C

• D

This question refers to PRO/CON: Is the idea of driverless cars gaining popularity?

9.

Both these authors address the issue of self-driving cars. The first author claims that self-driving cars will save people money because they will use driverless taxis while the second author claims _________.

A.

Self-driving capabilities will add $10,000 to the price of cars.

B.

Self-driving cars will be the same price as regular cars.

C.

Self-driving cars will cost less than traditional cars.

• A

• B

• C

• D

0.

Read the introduction of a student's report about another famous aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont, below.

Alberto Santos-Dumont, an aviator from Brazil, spent most of his adult life in Paris, studying aeronautics and experimenting with various types of aircraft. Much of his time was spent testing flight with balloons and steering. In 1901, after various public testing attempts, he circled the Eiffel Tower in a dirigible and landed safely. For this feat, he won the Deutsch Prize.

After his success with lightweight craft, Santos-Dumont began testing heavier aircraft. In 1906, he made three public flight tests and was increasingly able to maintain flight at higher altitudes, speeds, and distances. In November, 1906, he flew the 14-BIS for 220 meters at an altitude of 6 meters and a speed of 37,358 km. He was awarded the Archedon Prize for this accomplishment. Not only had he achieved flight with a heavy aircraft, but he had also proved that the aircraft could take off on its own by means of an on-board undercarriage.

This student plans to challenge the claim that the Wright brothers were the first to fly, paving the way for modern-day flight. Instead, he/she believes that Alberto Santos-Dumont deserves this credit.

Based upon the information in "The Wright Brothers: Reaching for the Sky" and the student's introduction about Santos-Dumont, what choice would best support the student's claim?

A.

the catapulting of the Wright brothers' plane from the ground

B.

the Wright brothers' various experiments with kites and gliders

C.

Santos-Dumont's various tests with balloons and dirigibles

D.

Santos-Dumont's winning of the Deutsch Prize and Archedon Prize

• A

• B

• C

• D