Module 6, Week 1 Assessment

What is the main topic of the passage?

• The main theme of the passage

• The primary subject of the passage

• The central idea of the passage

• The main topic of the passage

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

When did the construction of the Empire State Building begin?

• 1929

• 1930

• 1931

• 1932

The Empire State Building rose to (a)   stories when it was completed.

• 100
• 102
• 104
• 110

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

What was the cost of building the Empire State Building in today's money?

• $500 million

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3

Which two buildings were used as a starting point for the design of the Empire State Building?

• Chrysler Building and Woolworth Building

• Flatiron Building and Chrysler Building

• Woolworth Building and Tribune Tower

• Tribune Tower and Flatiron Building

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

Why does the author include the details in paragraph 2?

• to describe problems that the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building solved

• to explain the effect that the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building had on New York City

• to compare the build styles of John Raskob and Walter Chrysler during the early stages of the Empire State Building project

• to show that the formation of the Empire State Building was a result of a competition between John Raskob and Walter Chrysler

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Why does the author include details about the first step taken to build the Empire State Building in paragraph 3?

• to point out how quickly work for the Empire State Building was being done

• to explain how many workers were needed to build the Empire State Building

• to describe the type of skills that workers needed to build the Empire State Building

• to compare the materials used for the Empire State Building to those used in other buildings

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the central idea of paragraph 5?

• The Empire State Building has a tall antenna on its roof.

• The Chrysler Building is shorter than the Empire State Building.

• The Chrysler Building was built before the Empire State Building.

• The Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the world.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

The words used in paragraph 6 produce a particular tone. Based on the words used, how does the author feel about the Empire State Building?

• The author feels indifferent about the Empire State Building.

• The author feels negative about the Empire State Building.

• The author feels positive about the Empire State Building.

• The author feels confused about the Empire State Building.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What main idea do the details in paragraphs 7–8 support?

• The Empire State Building is well regarded.

• Visitors can see five states from the Empire State Building.

• Many movies have been filmed at the Empire State Building.

• The Empire State Building was built for people to celebrate events.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2