4th TCAP | 2021 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon

Which sentence from the passage best shows that good deeds are often rewarded?

• A. “‘We’re going to start a ballooning business in Lloyd’s Landing.’” (paragraph 43)

• B. “‘We’ll take people up for rides and also teach them how to balloon,’ Sky told them.” (paragraph 43)

• C. “He imagined the sky full of colorful balloons.” (paragraph 45)

• D. “‘And when the rally’s over, we’ll take you up in the balloon.’” (paragraph 48)

Which sentence should be included in a summary of the passage?

• A. Henry sees a hot air balloon floating over the lawn.

• B. Jessie gasps because she fears someone is hurt.

• C. Benny is surprised that the balloon pilot is named Sky.

• D. Matt explains that he and Sky use a radio to talk with their crew

Why don’t elephants use computers?

• A) They’re afraid of the mouse!

• B) Their trunks are too heavy.

• C) They forget their passwords.

• D) They keep sitting on the keyboard.

In paragraphs 43–49, how does the author most show that the balloon rally is a thrilling event?

• A. by describing Benny’s thoughts

• B. by describing Matt’s praise for the children

• C. by describing Sky’s idea for a business

• D. by describing Lloyd’s Landing

The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B.

Part A

Which statement best describes Benny?

• A. He likes it when exciting things happen.

• B. He likes to argue with the other children.

• C. He becomes worried when things go wrong.

• D. He is uncomfortable around new people.

The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B.

Part B

Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. “‘It looks like a big balloon to me,’ Benny said.” (paragraph 5)

• B. “‘Your name is Sky?’” (paragraph 21)

• C. “‘Don’t you have a steering wheel or something?’ Benny asked.” (paragraph 29)

• D. “This was the adventure he had hoped for.” (paragraph 49)

What’s black, white, and red all over?

• A) A sunburned zebra!

• B) A blushing penguin.

• C) A panda with a rash.

• D) A newspaper that got wet.

What do Henry’s actions and words in paragraphs 5–13 most show about him?

• A. He enjoys unexpected events.

• B. He is comfortable being a leader.

• C. He believes he is very smart.

• D. He is bothered by the other children.

Why did the banana go to the doctor?

• A) Because it wasn’t peeling well!

• B) It had a bad split.

• C) It slipped too many times.

• D) It was feeling too ripe.

What is the meaning of the word intend in paragraph 28?

• A. admit

• B. know

• C. plan

• D. offer