Central Park Comprehension Quiz

What is the main idea of the passage? (RI.5.2)

• Central Park is the most visited park in the United States.

• Central Park is a quiet place where animals and people live.

• Central Park has a long history, including how it was designed and built.

• Central Park is the only green space in New York City.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which detail best supports the idea that building Central Park was a major project? (RI.5.1)

• The land had homes, schools, and churches on it.

• Thousands of workers planted over 270,000 trees and shrubs.

• The park has lakes, meadows, and even a zoo.

• People visit the park to enjoy nature in the city.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does the word “approved” most likely mean in paragraph 3? (RI.5.4)

• refused

• explained

• agreed to

• destroyed

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Seneca Village and the creation of Central Park? (RI.5.3)

• The people of Seneca Village were asked to help design the park.

• Seneca Village was moved to a better location nearby.

• The park was built on land where Seneca Village once stood.

• The designers of the park were from Seneca Village.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why does the author include the sentence: “Though it is a place of beauty and fun today, it’s important to remember the people and stories that were part of its beginning”? (RI.5.6)

• To explain why the park is no longer used by the public

• To suggest that the park was better in the past

• To show that there were some unfair events in its history

• To tell readers that Seneca Village is still part of the park

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why did Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux win the contest? (RI.5.1)

• Their plan included tall buildings and paved roads.

• Their design focused on nature and beauty for all people.

• They lived near the area and had experience with parks.

• They wanted to replace Seneca Village with new homes.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which sentence best describes the author’s perspective about Central Park? (RI.5.6)

• The author believes the park is only for the rich.

• The author feels the park is important but has a complex history.

• The author thinks the park should be replaced with buildings.

• The author does not enjoy visiting the park anymore.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6