Read lines 75-78 of the passage. ...By heaven! when she vomited, all the sea was like a cauldron seething over intense fire, when the mixture suddenly heaves and rises What is the author trying to express through the use of this simile ?

The ocean looks as though it is boiling

It is important to avoid panic.

The crew feels fear in this moment.

It is dangerous to underestimate threats

Which two quotations from the passage use imagery to appeal to the reader’s senses?

they poised the smooth oar blades / and sent the white foam scudding by. (lines 3–4)

we saw the funnel of the maelstrom, heard / the rock bellowing all around . . . (lines 82–83)

Now I say / by hook or crook this peril too shall be / something that we remember. (lines 45–47)

But as I sent them on toward Scylla, I / told them nothing, as they could do nothing. (lines 59–60)

and deathly pity ran me through / at that sight—far the worst I ever suffered, (lines 103–104)

The author creates an image of Odysseus’s loss of six men by comparing them to —

rocks trembling in an earthquake

Which quotation from the passage portrays Odysseus as an epic hero by showing his trait of leadership?

Well, I walked up and down from bow to stern, / trying to put heart into them . . . (lines 36–37)

. . . I tried to say / “Untie me!” to the crew, jerking my brows; (lines 17–18)

And all this time, / in travail, sobbing, gaining on the current, / we rowed into the strait . . . (lines 71–73)

I happened to glance aft at ship and oarsmen / and caught sight of their arms and legs . . . (lines 90–91)

What is the central idea of the passage 'Tools of the Trade: The Tech Transformation in Archaeology'?

Advancements in technology allow archaeologists to do far more than they used to

Advancements in technology are making old archaeological tools obsolete

Technology has had a minimal impact on standard archaeological practices.

Technology makes it possible for archaeologists to excavate large sites more safely

Which two details from the passage best support that the central idea is advancements in technology allow archaeologists to do farm more than they used to?

Twenty-first-century diggers take to the field with the latest technologies, as modern tools transform how we explore—and protect—the past. (paragraph 2)

Archaeologists increasingly rely on new technologies because they make their work faster and more effective. (paragraph 17)

For most archaeologists, walking the ground is still vital to their work. As long as that ground is walked gently. (paragraph 7)

Archaeologists call it the Principle of Reversibility: Avoid doing things that can’t be undone. (paragraph 11)

“An archaeologist is, fundamentally, a field scientist. There’s nothing like being at a site, using all your senses.” (paragraph 18)

How does the Theodolite app screenshot image help achieve the author’s purpose?

C. It establishes context for the information in the passage.

A. It shows a picture of scenic landscape.

B. It suggests that archaeologists rely on technology.

D. It explains how to perform an archaeological excavation.

What would be a reasonable prediction about the topic of the “Twenty-First-Century Science” section of this passage?

Emerging technology will support the study of archaeology.

Archaeologists are frustrated by recent advancements in their field.

Archaeologists should leave artifacts exactly where they find them.

Technology will make humans obsolete in the field of archaeology.

What is the main theme or message does the poet convey in Passage 1?

People should take time to enjoy what is around them in the present

Few people can truly appreciate the rich beauty of nature

People must make mistakes in order to learn and grow

Some people long for adventure and even danger.

Read lines 4-6 of Passage 1. ...All my life, Following Care along the dusty road, Have I looked back at loveliness and sighed; The figurative language in these lines suggests that the speaker of the poem-

regrets that she was too busy to enjoy the beauty in her life

had to travel so often that it became exhausting

regrets that she tried so hard to please other people

had to take on more responsibilities than most people

Read lines 10-14 of Passage 1. And now I fain would lie in this long grass And close my eyes. Yet onwards! Cat-birds call Through the long afternoon, and creeks at dusk. What is the effect of making lines 11-13 shorter than the rest of the lines in the poem?

It marks a shift in the speaker's thinking

It resets the rhythm of the poem

it makes the poem more visually appealing

It emphasizes the speaker's feelings of exhaustion

Read lines 18-19 of Passage 1. ...flushed apple-trees Pause in their dance and break the ring for me; The personification in these lines suggest that -

the apple trees invite the speaker to join in their dance

the apple trees are interacting with the other plants around them

the speaker worries that the wind will damage the apple trees

the speaker is disturbing the ceremony of the apple trees

Which statement expresses a key idea of Passage 2?

New Zealand is a very beautiful country.

International travel is physically demanding

It is best to have a strict itinerary when you travel

New Zealand looks like the set of a science fiction movie

Which two excerpts from Passage 2 best support that New Zealand is a very beautiful country?

This is a place that has been given a disproportionate serving of natural splendor and people here recognize its values. Honoring it is a national pastime.

There is a bird in New Zealand that sounds exactly like R2D2.

On long solo hikes, soaked through with rain, calves burning, I heard the tui, beckoning m3e around the next end where some new sight would undoubtedly leave me breathless

Google Maps says that the drive from Christchurch across the island to Greymouth should take about three hours. It took me seven.

Which two phrases in paragraph 1 of Passage 2 that help create a humorous mood?

perfect comedic timing, I found it impossible not to smile every time I heard it.

There is a bird in New Zealand that

On long solo hikes, soaked through with rain, calves burning

Read the quotation from paragraph 5 of Passage 2 Water that looked like spilled cyan paint rushed along river beds made from smooth, multicolored stones... What is the effect of the imagery in this quotation?

It emphasizes the natural beauty of the landscape along the road

It implies that the river is discolored from spilled paint

It indicates that heavy rain has led to flooding on the road

It explains how painted stones make the river look more attractive

Why does the author of Passage 2 choose to organize the information in the passage chronologically?

to describe the steps of his journey in detail

to paint a vivid picture of the landscape

to describe the opening of the new hiking trail

to emphasize the importance of careful planning

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The characters in the passage respond to the challenges they face by:

overcoming them with courage and determination

ignoring them and hoping they go away

seeking help from others

giving up immediately

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which line from the passage contains an epithet?

from Helios, lord of high noon. Going forward (line 8)

the two Sirens, noting our fast ship (line 14)

Zeus help us pull away before we founder. (line 52)

we rowed into the strait—Scylla to port (line 73)

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read lines 16-17 of the passage:
The lovely voices in ardor appealing over the water made me crave to listen...
The word ardor is from the Latin meaning "flame, fire, burning, heat."
Based on the context, what does ardor mean as used in line 16 of the passage?

A. enthusiastic passion

B. ceaseless motion

C. dangerous spark

D. painful noise

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

Read line 31 of the passage.
and white water, with sounds of waves tumult-
The word tumult comes from the Latin word tumultus, meaning "commotion, bustle, uproar."
Based on the context, what does the word tumult mean as used in this line?

A. contention

B. disorder

C. dynamic

D. mixture

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is a central theme of the passage?

Those who have experienced danger do not need to be afraid.

Obedience and courage are needed to overcome adversity.

The gods will come to the aid of those who are humble.

Determination and effort do not guarantee success.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two quotations from Odysseus’s speech best supports that the central theme is obedience and courage are needed to overcome adversity.

Friends, / have we never been in danger before this? (lines 39–40)

Did I not keep my nerve, and use my wits / to find a way out for us? (lines 43–44)

Heads up, lads! / We must obey the orders as I give them. (lines 48–49)

Zeus help us pull away before we founder. (line 52)

watch the drift, or we / fetch up in the smother, and you drown us. (lines 56–57)

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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30 sec • 1 pt

To whom does the epithet the monster of the gray rock in line 67 refer?

Charybdis

Circe

Scylla

Sirens

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Unit 6 HMH 9th Grade Unit Test

The characters in the passage respond to the challenges they face by:

Which line from the passage contains an epithet?

Read lines 16-17 of the passage:The lovely voices in ardor appealing over the water made me crave to listen...The word ardor is from the Latin meaning "flame, fire, burning, heat." Based on the context, what does ardor mean as used in line 16 of the passage?

Read line 31 of the passage.and white water, with sounds of waves tumult-The word tumult comes from the Latin word tumultus, meaning "commotion, bustle, uproar."Based on the context, what does the word tumult mean as used in this line?

What is a central theme of the passage?

Which two quotations from Odysseus’s speech best supports that the central theme is obedience and courage are needed to overcome adversity.

To whom does the epithet the monster of the gray rock in line 67 refer?

Read lines 75-78 of the passage....By heaven! when shevomited, all the sea was like a cauldronseething over intense fire, when the mixturesuddenly heaves and risesWhat is the author trying to express through the use of this simile?

Which two quotations from the passage use imagery to appeal to the reader’s senses?

The author creates an image of Odysseus’s loss of six men by comparing them to —

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Read lines 16-17 of the passage:
The lovely voices in ardor appealing over the water made me crave to listen...
The word ardor is from the Latin meaning "flame, fire, burning, heat."
Based on the context, what does ardor mean as used in line 16 of the passage?

Read line 31 of the passage.
and white water, with sounds of waves tumult-
The word tumult comes from the Latin word tumultus, meaning "commotion, bustle, uproar."
Based on the context, what does the word tumult mean as used in this line?

Read lines 75-78 of the passage.
...By heaven! when she
vomited, all the sea was like a cauldron
seething over intense fire, when the mixture
suddenly heaves and rises
What is the author trying to express through the use of this simile?