HMH - Module 5 Summative

Read the sentence from paragraph 2 of Passage 1.

On April 6, 1959, the Seminole leaders passed a resolution dictating that a road through the Everglades would be useful and worth building.

What does dictating mean in the sentence?

• opposing

• donating

• missing

• saying

Read the sentence from paragraph 5 of Passage 1.

The fight over whether construction would move forward grew heated.

Which detail from the article BEST supports this point?

• Seminole Indians had to approve the road because it would go through their land.

• Experts had to survey and study the land to see if building a road was possible.

• The American Automobile Association gave the road the name Alligator Alley.

• Engineers and road crews would have to work in dangerous conditions.

Why did some people oppose building the road, according to Passage 1? Support your answer with reasons and evidence from the article.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Which conclusion can readers draw from paragraph 6 of Passage 1?

• The workers took steps to remain safe.

• The road was built over a shallow swamp.

• The way workers built the road was flawed.

• The construction of the road happened quickly.

Part B

Which two details from paragraph 6 BEST support the correct answer to Part A?

• The plan was for the work crews to actually meet in the middle.

• Heavy machines were used to crush and move rock.

• The rock was then laid eight and a half inches thick to build the base of the road.

• It was dangerous work.

• The workers stood in swamp water all day long.

Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of Passage 1.

Many residents and tourists drive along the road to enjoy the natural spectacle, not just to get from one side of Florida to the other.

What does spectacle mean in the sentence?

• something harmless

• something exciting to see

• something dangerous

• something upsetting to see

Read the sentence from paragraph 2 of Passage 2.

As the United States grew and changed, the need for roads to connect places became apparent.

Which idea from paragraph 2 BEST supports this point?

• Roads built during colonial times were basic.

• People were tired of getting confused on roads.

• Early efforts to organize roads were unsuccessful.

• The number of cars on roads increased significantly.

How do “An Alley for Alligators” and “A New Number 1 Route” BOTH introduce the topic of roads?

• by asking readers to consider the challenges of building long roads

• by asking readers to consider the needs of the local plants and animals

• by asking readers to think about whether new roads are worth the expense

• by asking readers to think about when roads were full of wagons and horses

How do the authors use chronology in each article?

• Both “An Alley for Alligators” and “A New Number 1 Route” describe how long it took for each step of building a new road.

• Both “An Alley for Alligators” and “A New Number 1 Route” explain how conflicts caused major delays in starting a new road project.

• “An Alley for Alligators” focuses on the newest improvements to a road, while “A New Number 1 Route” compares ancient and modern roads.

• “An Alley for Alligators” gives a timeline for building a new road, while “A New Number 1 Route” shows how an increase in cars on roads over time led to a better road system.

What did people gain from the new roads described in “An Alley for Alligators” and “A New Number 1 Route”? Use details from BOTH articles to support your answer.