WorksheetsACP Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 3hrs 16mins
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Class
Date
1.
When writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:
a)
Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.
b)
Your own imagination and ignore the text.
c)
Observations, prior knowledge and experiences, and details from the text.
d)
None of the above.
2.
Blueberry Hill: The author most likely wrote the story in first-person point of view for the reader to understand the —
a)
difficulty farmers face locating workers to harvest their crops
b)
emotions of the speaker who faced an awkward moment during her childhood
c)
relationship between the speaker and her cousin one summer
d)
hardships children sometimes face because of youth and family relationships
3.
Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?
a)
The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.
b)
The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
c)
The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.
d)
The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.
4.
JFK: Read the sentence from paragraph 8.
"With a good conscience our only sure reward, with historythe final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the landwe love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing thathere on earth God’s work must truly be our own."
Why does Kennedy conclude his speech with this statement?
"With a good conscience our only sure reward, with historythe final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the landwe love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing thathere on earth God’s work must truly be our own."
Why does Kennedy conclude his speech with this statement?
a)
To appeal to the audience’s sense of faithlessness
b)
To appeal to the audience’s sense of humor
c)
To appeal to the audience’s sense of responsibility
d)
To appeal to the audience’s sense of romanticism
5.
Blueberry Hill and JFK: One difference between the speaker of the story and the speaker in the speech is that the —
a)
story’s speaker addresses global problems, while the speech addresses problems in a small town in Michigan
b)
story’s speaker tells a story of forgiveness, while the speech argues that all Americans must make a sacrifice
c)
story’s speaker believes in pacifism, while the speaker in the speech exemplifies war and violence
d)
story’s speaker thinks of herself to get paid, while the speaker in the speech explains Americans must assist others
6.
Sleep: Read these lines from stanza 3 of the poem.
Lulled by the breath of evening less
Than by the low
Music of sleepy winds, that bless
The buds that grow.
These lines highlight the speaker’s contentment because they show her —
Lulled by the breath of evening less
Than by the low
Music of sleepy winds, that bless
The buds that grow.
These lines highlight the speaker’s contentment because they show her —
a)
perception that the nighttime wind is alive
b)
recognition of the soothing effects of the nighttime wind
c)
appreciation of the influence the nighttime wind has on plants
d)
admiration of the sound of the wind
7.
Sleep: The simile in stanza 4 is used to reveal that the speaker —
a)
feels nostalgia about the past she shared with her mother
b)
feels that the nighttime air is comforting
c)
believes that heaven is a “darksome, dewy land”
d)
believes that angels speak to flowers about their future
8.
Blueberry Hill: Which statement from the selection shows that the narrator was jealous of Geraldine’s appearance?
a)
While waiting for her boyfriend, Malcolm, home from Hillanvale College in the next county,she would buff her perfect fingernails and brush her long blond hair.
b)
“We would love to help you,” she assured him without asking me.
c)
Most of the time, Geraldine sat under a pear tree, tranquilized by the heat and laughing atMalcolm’s dumb jokes.
d)
“You’re not in charge of me, Geraldine!”
9.
Which of the following is an opinion?
a)
John Henry should not have raced against the machine.
b)
John Henry was born a slave.
c)
John Henry became a steel driver
d)
John Henry went to work for the railroad.
10.
For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
The Summary of this passage is:
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jenny likes bright colors.
b)
Jenny was going to paint her room.
c)
Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.
d)
Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.
11.
How did John Henry die at the end of the tall tale?
a)
He beat the train
b)
He worked himself out
c)
He passed out
d)
he had allergies
12.
Blueberry Hill: How does the narrator solve her writing problem?
a)
By writing about her experience of picking blueberries but making up a fictional ending
b)
By telling her cousin that she is too bossy so she will have a more interesting story to tell
c)
By writing about her experience of picking blueberries exactly how it really happened
d)
By purchasing the shoes she wanted from Benton Harbor so she can write about them
13.
His wife told John Henry not to strain himself. In this sentence, strain means
a)
to think too highly of yourself
b)
to get hurt by doing too much
c)
to travel too far away from home
d)
to upset yourself
14.
What text feature is used in the red boxes?
a)
sidebar
b)
column
c)
white space
d)
subheading
15.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the reader understand the author’s opinion
b)
To help the reader visualize the information
c)
To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
d)
To help the reader place events in order
16.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod.
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
a)
friends to peas
b)
friends to pods
c)
peas to pods
d)
best to friends
17.
The baby was like an octopus, pulling all the socks off the rack at the store.
What is the meaning of the simile above?
What is the meaning of the simile above?
a)
The baby had 8 legs.
b)
The baby lives in the sea.
c)
The baby was pulling things off the rack so fast it seemed like it had many legs.
d)
The baby was sleeping.
18.
A comparison of two unlike things that last throughout all the stanzas/lines of a poem
a)
extended metaphor
b)
rhyme scheme
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
19.
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
There are a lot of cows in Texas.
b)
There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
c)
Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.
d)
There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.
20.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
21.
Blueberry hill: Based on paragraphs 2 and 3, what can the reader infer about the party shoes the narrator wanted?
a)
They were too expensive to buy.
b)
They were not available in Chicago.
c)
They were on sale that day.
d)
They were just like some she already had.
22.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
a)
problem & solution
b)
order & sequence
c)
compare & contrast
d)
cause & effect
23.
The author uses this text feature to show
a)
How a cell phone can get wet.
b)
How to remove a SIM card from your phone
c)
The dangers of swimming with your phone
d)
The proper steps in saving your cell phone when wet.
24.
This article is about the increase in students using the internet. What is the purpose of the text feature in the yellow box?
a)
To show the number of teens using the internet
b)
To persuade the reader to use the internet
c)
To add color and make the article pretty
d)
To persuade the reader to make a Facebook page
25.
Under which heading might you find information on Will’s childhood chores?
a)
Hard Work at Home
b)
Early Fame
c)
Movie Magic
d)
How He Does It
26.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
27.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
28.
Sleep: The poet most likely chose a predictable and repetitive rhyme scheme to —
a)
convey the calming feeling of a summer night
b)
contrast the complexity of the poem’s topic
c)
make the nature imagery more vivid
d)
emphasize the poem’s somber tone
29.
JFK: Which word or phrase helps the reader understand the meaning of the word summons in paragraph 3?
a)
trumpet
b)
call
c)
to bear arms
d)
bear the burden
30.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
31.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
32.
Characterization is...
a)
the combination of actions, inside/ outside traits
b)
How you think about a character
c)
Main
d)
Minor
33.
What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
a)
impulsive
b)
obsessed
c)
humble
d)
compassionate
34.
Sleep: The repetition of spiritual words, such as “heaven,” “bless,” and “God,” in the poem emphasizesthe speaker’s desire to —
a)
portray herself as a religious person
b)
show how God and plants relate to each other
c)
illustrate the importance of faith to the speaker
d)
emphasize how nature is holy
35.
A __________ is the main figure of the story; good guy.
a)
dynamic
b)
simile
c)
protagonist
d)
flat
36.
What can you infer about this setting?Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.
a)
Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.
b)
He is in the office.
c)
Mr. Furlich is a runner.
d)
He is in the cafeteria.
37.
Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
a)
Albert threw down his lunchbox.
b)
Albert's job lasted over ten years.
c)
Losing his job made Albert upset.
d)
Albert lived in a house with his parents.
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