Unit 1 Review

Based upon the passage, what is the meaning of the word prosper in paragraph 3?

• connect

• prepare

• struggle

• succeed

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which phrase from paragraph 3 best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word prosper?

• “...thousands of travelers heading west over the Allegheny Mountains...”

• “...land of the Ohio River Valley.”
  

• “...evolved into commercial centers of business and industry.”
  

• “...three major stagecoach lines...”

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which statement expresses two of the main ideas of the passage?

• The National Road was built in the early 1800s, and it helped to open settlement across the Midwest.

• The National Road was built to span the United States, and many people traveled it over the years.

• The National Road was built for travel by wagon and passed through a number of large cities.
  

• The National Road was built to replace a military road and was mainly used by settlers heading west.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which two details from the passage best support the answer to Part A?

• “The National Road, today called U.S. Route 40, was the first highway built entirely with federal funds.”

• “The road was authorized by Congress in 1806 during the Jefferson Administration. Construction began in Cumberland, Maryland, in 1811.”

• “The route closely paralleled the military road opened by George Washington and General Braddock in 1754-55.”

• “The opening of the National Road saw thousands of travelers heading west over the Allegheny Mountains to settle the rich land of the Ohio River Valley.”

• “Many small towns and villages along the road contained inns, blacksmith shops, and livery stables.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Match a result to each event related to the building of the National Road. Not all choices will be used.

• Towns became larger as populations grew.

• Funding for the National Road ran out.

• Construction began on the National Road

• Congress approved funding of the National Road.

• Construction on National Road stopped

• Travel increased along the National Road.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

According to the passage, what impact did the National Road have on America?

• The National Road helped to build the steamboat and freight industries.
  

• The National Road increased the number of people moving out west to live and work.

• The National Road strengthened tourism with more people vacationing in the west

• The National Road improved travel times by allowing people to drive at higher speeds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• “The National Road opened the Ohio River Valley and the Midwest for settlement and commerce.”

• “Brownsville, on the Monongahela River, was a center for steamboat building and river freight hauling.”

• “Inns were probably the most important and numerous business found on the National Road. It is

  estimated there was about one every mile on the National Road.”

• “Stagecoach travel was designed with speed in mind. Stages would average 60 to 70 miles in one day.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the word abundance mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• large amount

• ignored area

• helpful collection

• fascinating sight

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What are the main ideas of the passage?

• Coral reefs are interesting places where plants and fish live, and students can learn about coral reefs by studying large models of them.

• Coral reefs are important and need to be protected, and students can show people how to protect coral reefs by making models out of cake.

• Coral reefs are in trouble, and students can teach others about the importance of coral reefs by making special models out of cake.

• Coral reefs are home to many different species of plants and animals, and students can make special models of coral reefs to see how species live together.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the word edible mean as it is used in the “What You Will Need” section?

• able to be broken

• able to be cooked

• able to be eaten

• able to be shaped

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5