Grade 9 EOC Practice Test

How does the author structure the story?

• The author starts with Angelina at Ellis Island and then flashes back to how she arrived there.

• The author follows the events chronologically throughout Angelina’s journey from Italy to the United States.

• The author starts with Angelina at her home in Italy and then flashes forward to her life in the United States.

• The author starts with Angelina at Ellis Island and then flashes back often to different parts of her childhood.

The tone of paragraphs 9 and 10 can best be described as —

• anxious

• hopeless

• indifferent

• understanding

Part A: Which statement best expresses the main

theme of the text?

• A. People had their future determined by the inspections done at Ellis Island.

• B. Immigrants dreaming of a better life in America typically get one.

• C. Many immigrants were deported due to disease or illness.

• D. People will endure hardship for a chance at a better life.

Part B: How does the author develop this theme in the story? Select 2 answer choices.

• by describing the harsh conditions of the Palmieris’ journey

• by explaining how Papa has become successful in America

• by explaining how large the processing center was on Ellis Island

• by explaining how difficult the Palmieri family’s old life was in Sicily

• by describing the fear Angelina felt when being examined by the doctor

In this sentence, "Prodded by officials and crowds of other immigrants, Angelina, Mama, and the girls walked up the stairs."

Which word provides the best clue that the family was hurried from place to place at Ellis Island.

• Prodded

• Walked

• Stairs

• officials

Which phrases or sentences from paragraphs 16-18 reveal how Angelina's experience as an immigrant shapes her point of view? Select 2 answer choices.

• AlthoughAlthough it took only a few minutes, to Angelina this process seemed to take hours. (Paragraph 16)

• One wrong answer could send the whole family back to Sicily. (Paragraph 16)

• Not understanding and afraid to respond, Angelina looked at Mama for reassurance. (Paragraph 16)

• ...the doctor felt along the sides if Angelina's neck...(Paragraph 17)

• The doctor reached out to Angelina. (Paragrah 18)

What does Angelina’s reaction to the chalk in the doctor’s hand indicate about her experience?

• A. She is worried about becoming ill.

• B. She is afraid of being turned away.

• C. She is afraid the doctor will not take care of her.

• D. She is worried she will not understand the doctor.

Why do you think the author includes this information before paragraph 1?

• To provide background information

• To introduce a new character

• To create suspense

• To explain a previous event

Which definition best matches the use of the word passage in paragraph 20?

Passage:

1)a hallway or corridor

2) a short section in a book or piece of music

3) a journey by ship or airplane

4) approval of a bill into a law by a legislature

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

How does the setting contribute to the story’s main theme?

• The steerage compartment of the ship where many immigrants had to travel contributes to the theme of immigrants enduring hardships.

• The ferry ride from the steamship to Ellis Island contributes to the theme of immigrants excitedly anticipating their new lives in America.

• The large staircase and long tables at which the doctors are located contributes to the theme of immigrants feeling intimidated.

• The long lines of people identified with tags contributes to the theme of immigrants being treated unfairly by Americans.