SBAC Reading

When Jim was visiting his Uncle Charles in the east he missed riding his horses on the broad plains of Arizona. Which evidence from the test BEST supports this statement?

• Jim's eyes grew big with amazement, but he knew he had caught something when a voice cried out.

• He had been longing for a horseback ride and to make it seem like old times he took his lasso with him.

• Suddenly on making a long cast with his lasso, the loop caught upon something and rested about three feet from the ground, while the rope drew taut and nearly pulled Jim from his horse.

• At first the city boys and girls were much interested in watching Jim lasso posts and fence pickets, but they soon tired of it, and even Jim decided it was not the right sort of sport for cities.

What is the theme of the passage?

• good vs evil

• actions have consequenes

• coming of age

• perseverance

How does the author develop the relationship between Jim and Father Time?

• through their own points of view

• through their dialogue with each other

• with description of each character

• with details about the setting.

What does the use of dialogue show about the relationship between Jim and Father Time? Select three options:

• The dialogue helps the reader picture the scene between Father Time and Jim.

• The dialogue signifies that they have a lot in common in their lives.

• The dialogue indicates that him and Father Time have different opinions.

• The dialogue demonstrates that Jim and Father Time reach a conclusion.

• The dialogue tells the reader that they do not understand each others point of view.

What effect does dialogue have on the reader's understanding of the events surrounding Father Time being captured by Jim? Select two options

• It allows the reader to understand how long Jim has been waiting for the chance to ride a horse.

• It allows the reader to understand that Jim is skilled with a lasso and has captured someone.

• It allows the reader to understand Jim has captured something that can speak, but doesn't reveal who at first.

• It allows the reader to understand that Father time has been captured by humans many times before.

• It allows the reader to understand that Father Time is quite upset with Jim and his lack of understanding of what he has done.

What inference can be made about Jim's feelings toward Father Time?

• he likes Father Time

• He dis-likes Father Time

• He doesn't take Father Time seriously

• He thinks life is too hectic and people need to rest more.

No, Jim couldn't see, nor did he intent to let go until he found out what was holding the loop of the lasso. So he resorted to an old trick his father had taught him and, putting the butcher's horse to a run, began riding in a circle around the spot where his lasso had caught. What does the word resorted suggest about Jim. Select two options.

• Jim liked catching things.

• Jim was using his last choice.

• Jim felt in danger on the horse.

• Jim wanted someone to help him.

• Jim was trying everything he knew.

He rode through the streets demurely enough, but on reaching the open country roads his spirits broke forth into wild jubilation, and urging the butcher's horse to full gallop, he dashed away in true cowboy fashion. How does the author's use of the phrase, spirits broke forth, help the reader understand Jim's experience in the country?

• The phrase shows the reader that Jim feels late for his morning job.

• The phrase lets the reader see that Jim can ride a horse very well.

• The phrase indicates that Jim needed to move forward in his life.

• The phrase emphasizes that Jim feels confined in the city.