7th Grade Reading End-of-Semester 1 Exam

Which of the following is the best objective summary of the passage?

• A boy steals books from the library because he is lonely, but the librarian helps him create a book club.

• A librarian catches a boy stealing books.

• A lonely boy is caught borrowing books without permission, and the librarian responds with a creative solution to support his love of reading and address his loneliness.

• Leo and Mr. Thomas start a book club for lost boys.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

How does the setting (the hidden room in the library) shape the character's actions and the plot?

• The dark, hidden room makes the librarian angry at the boy's secrecy.

• The hidden room creates a sense of danger and suspense.

• The setting provides a safe, quiet space for the boy to indulge his love of reading, which ultimately allows the librarian to discover him and foster a connection.

• The setting forces the boy to read by candlelight, damaging his eyes.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which statement is an inference supported by textual evidence?

• Leo is a talented artist who draws in the books.

• Mr. Thomas is a kind and understanding person because he started a book club instead of punishing Leo.

• The other librarians were too busy to notice the missing books.

• Leo eventually becomes a full-time librarian.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What is a central theme of this short passage?

• The importance of following library rules.

• The power of human connection and understanding over strict rules.

• The danger of being caught doing something wrong.

• All librarians are kind people.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which detail from the text best supports the theme in Question 4?

• "Mr. Thomas, a meticulous librarian, noticed books were disappearing."

• "Footprints led him to a small, hidden room where a young boy named Leo was devouring a dusty tome."

• "Instead of scolding him, Mr. Thomas smiled and helped Leo start a book club."

• "Leo admitted he was lonely and loved stories."

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Read the sentence: "The snow-covered mountains stood as a silent sentinels, guarding the valley below." What type of figurative language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the sentence from Question 6, what is the meaning of the word "sentinels"?

• Prisoners

• Guards

• Visitors

• Mountains

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word has a positive connotation?

• Snooping

• Inquisitive

• Meddling

• Nosy

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

An author describes a character's "gregarious personality." Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots/affixes, what does gregarious most likely mean?

• Quiet and shy (from greg-, flock/herd)

• Loud and boisterous (from greg-, flock/herd)

• Outgoing and social (from greg-, flock/herd)

• Angry and mean (from greg-, flock/herd)

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The phrase "the sound of the babbling brook" uses which sound device?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor