4th U9W3 Test

In Passage 1, what is the meaning of the word terminus as it is used in paragraph 2?

• A. end point

• B. border

• C. center

• D. side

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What claim does the author of Passage 1 make in the section called “A Wild

Idea”?

• Some people were against the Erie Canal because they thought people

  should continue to use wagons.

• Some people were against the Erie Canal because they did not want the river and lake connected.

• Some people were against the Erie Canal because they thought it would take too long to build.

• Some people were against the Erie Canal because they considered the idea foolish.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following sentences summarizes the section called “A Wild Idea” of Passage 1?

• The purpose of the Erie Canal was to make Buffalo a successful city.

• The purpose of the Erie Canal was to transport goods and people.

• The purpose of the Erie Canal was to earn money for New York State.

• The purpose of the Erie Canal was to create jobs for workers.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Read the following sentence from paragraph 1 of Passage 1.

“They raised an American flag, and a joyous local celebration began.”

What is the meaning of the word celebration?

• one who celebrates

• act of celebrating

• not celebrating

• celebrating again

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Select one bubble in each row to show the order of events in Passage 1.

• Second

• Buffalo is chosen to be the western terminus of the canal, and construction begins.

• Last

• New York State passes a law to

  build a canal that will connect the

  Hudson River with Lake Erie.

• First

• Towns grew up along the canal, and in time Buffalo became an industrial center.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

In paragraph 3 of Passage 1, the Latin root 'miss' in 'dismissed' has which of the following meanings?

• A. “field”

• B. “lead”

• C. “send”

• D. “hand”

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does the author of Passage 1 present the information in the section called “The Eighth Wonder”?

• by describing events over a period of time in order

• by discussing a series of problems and solutions

• by comparing and contrasting certain events

• by presenting a cause and a number of effects

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Select two reasons the author of Passage 1 presents to support the claim that the Erie Canal was the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”

• The canal took eight years to build.

• New York State passed a law to begin building the canal.

• People using the canal paid tolls to New York State.

• The trip from Buffalo to Albany by canal took only five days.

• It boosted New York’s population, revenues, and importance.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

In Passage 1, what is the meaning of the word proposed in paragraph 2?

• A. refused

• B. suggested

• C. laughed at

• D. approved

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does the simile in stanza 5 add meaning to Passage 2?

• By comparing Sal to a tree, the speaker expresses his annoyance and resentment of her.

• By comparing Sal to a tree, the speaker expresses his financial dependence on her.

• By comparing Sal to a tree, the speaker expresses his affection and gratitude for her.

• By comparing Sal to a tree, the speaker expresses his doubts about her strength and power.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7