Comprehension Quiz

How can the reader get a better understanding of the illustrations in the article?

• by looking at the maps

• by looking at the captions

• by looking at the first paragraph

• by looking at the section headings

Read the diagram of information from the article

Which sentence would be the MAIN IDEA for these details?

• Catholic missionaries converted the people

• Coronado searched for the legendary Golden Cities

• Vaqueros were needed to take care of the livestock

• The Spanish king gave soldiers gifts of land.

What is the meaning of the sentences below?

"There's never been a horse that can't be rode. There's never been a cowman who hasn't been throwed."

• Cowboys are braver than their horses

• Sometimes cowboys have to accept defeat

• Both horses and cowboys are tough and determined.

• It takes years of training to become a cowboy.

How is this photograph of a cowboy different from the other illustrations in the article?

• It shows a present-day cowboy at a rodeo

• It shows a horse rising on its hind legs

• It includes a caption

• It suggests that the article is fictional

Read the information about the Latin root in the word navigation. from Latin agere meaning “drive or lead” This information helps the reader understand that navigation in paragraph 7 most closely means the act of —

• being at sea

• guiding a course at sea

• taking a long voyage

• powering a ship

Read the information about the Latin root in the word submerging. This information helps the reader understand that submerging in paragraph 9 means that part of the boat is —

• dropping into the sea

• sliding through the water

• tumbling over a wave

• sinking in the water

Which statement best describes why the setting is important in the passage?

• It helps develop the traits of each character.

• It determines the actions each character takes.

• It is a place that is unfamiliar to the characters.

• It serves as metaphor for the unknown.

The author most likely included Scoot’s blackout in order to —

• focus on the actions of Sully

• highlight her lack of action

• create tension and uncertainty

• emphasize her inexperience

For which two reasons does Sully continually repeat the word skylight? (Select TWO Answers!!)

• hopes that Scoot will eventually hear him

• he continues to think about what Scoot is doing

• he is desperate for ways to help Scoot escape

• tries to keep his mind occupied on something else

Which characteristic best identifies this selection as an adventure story?

• The characters each face a specific danger.

• The characters are in a realistic situation.

• An ocean voyage is a main plot element.

• A natural surrounding drives the action.