WorksheetsSpring Break Package 2018
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 52mins
Which word best describes the tone of paragraph 1?
Formal.
Conversational.
Melodramatic.
Sentimental.
Which of the following facts from the Historical Background material is best reflected in paragraph 1 of the story?
A large group of Acadians settled in Louisiana.
New Orleans was the center of Creole culture.
The lives of rural people followed natural rhythms.
Festive parties followed the sugar cane harvest.
How does the description of the setting in paragraph 3 affect the story's main conflict?
The slowly ripening figs make Babette eager for time to pass.
Heavy rains threaten to destroy the sugar cane crop.
The fig tree leaves prevent Babette from seeing out her window.
Heat causes Maman-Nainaine to become irritated with Babette.
Paragraph 3 uses imagery to describe Babette's daily visits to the fig trees. What kind of mood does that imagery create?
Boring because the trees are "in a long line against the fence".
Hopeful because Babette peers "carefully", hoping to see ripe figs.
Troubling because the branches are "gnarled" and "spreading".
Peaceful because Babette walks "slowly", taking her time.
Which word best describes Babette?
Confused.
Eager.
Forgiving.
Bitter.
Babette is anxious for the figs to become ripe so that--
She can pick and eat the figs.
The chrysanthemums will bloom.
Warm rains will come along.
She can visit her cousins.
The part of the author's background that most likely influenced her writing of the story is Chopin's--
Husband's position in the cotton trade.
Experience writing poetry.
Familiarity with French-Creole stories.
Husband's early death.
Babette's motivation for bringing the platter to Maman-Nainaine is to--
Ask permission to grow chrysanthemums.
Show Maman-Nainaine that it is spring.
Prove it is time for her to visit her cousins.
Make sure that Maman-Nainaine eats well.
Based on the Historical Background, you can likely tell that Maman-Nainaine and Babette--
Own a plantation in New Orleans.
Live in the eighteenth century.
Fight in a war against Britain.
Have French-speaking ancestors.
Which of these best states the main theme explored by the author in the story?
Unjust actions often come back to haunt you.
Learning to be patient is difficult but valuable.
Family is a source of support in times of trouble.
One courageous person can make a difference.
Which event happened first in the selection?
Navy personnel strapped Cobb into a pressure suit.
Cobb threw darts and tennis balls in a slow-rotation room.
The "Dilbert Dunker" simulated a landing on water.
Cobb scaled a wall nine inches taller than she is.
Cobb's experiences with the ill-fitting space suit in paragraph 3 showed that she was--
Excited about the heavy pressure.
Angry at the technicians.
Willing to make sacrifices.
Upset by the awkward suit.
Which is the best way to paraphrase this sentence in paragraph 1? "Unlike the previous exams, which had evaluated her physical and mental condition, the next ten days hurled her into the realm of the hypothetical with tests that would determine if she could handle the stresses, confusion, and physical assault of outer space".
The earlier exams tested her body and mind, but the new tests would check her readiness for space.
Now that she had been evaluated physically and mentally, she was ready to test her hypothesis.
She disliked the exams, which assaulted her physically and mentally with questions about outer space.
She had ten days to find out whether her physical and mental condition was a result of excessive stress.
Which of the following is the best summary of paragraph 5?
Most pilots never needed the skills tested by the "Dunker".
Cobb managed to succeed at the nerve-racking "Dilbert Dunker".
The drum caught Cobb by surprise when it crashed into the pool.
Cobb unbuckled her harness and made her way to the hatch.
Which is the best way to paraphrase this sentence in paragraph 6? "As the room spun, the voice asked Cobb to flip switches and set dials on command in order to evaluate how accurately she could perform quick maneuvers while in a confusing, whirling environment".
A voice commanded Cobb to flip the switch, which would command the spinning room to slow down.
Cobb used switches and dials to see how well she could maneuver the spinning motion of the room.
A voice asked Cobb to use the controls in the spinning room, testing her ability to work in a chaotic situation.
Cobb tried to perform the tasks as quickly as the voice asked, but the room's spinning confused her.
This selection is mainly about--
Geraldyn Cobb passing a difficult series of tests simulating astronauts' experiences.
Astronauts needing to have practice dealing with a splashdown.
Geraldyn Cobb succeeding in handling controls in a high-altitude environment.
Experienced Navy pilots showing physical ability and mental determination.
The author most likely wrote this selection to--
Inform readers about Geraldyn Cobb's accomplishments.
Entertain readers with humorous details of Geraldyns Cobb's life.
Express feelings about Geraldyn Cobb and the space program.
Persuade readers that Geraldyn Cobb should take more tests.
Which sentence shows that the slow-rotation room disoriented those inside it?
Cobb sat in front of a maze of dials, knobs, and switches.
The slow-rotation room was constructed to resemble an apartment.
A voice asked Cobb to stand up and walk across the room.
Cobb tossed balls into a wastebasket by aiming far to its left.
Coleman was selected to become an astronaut before--
She earned her doctorate.
Mrs. Opp taught her.
She entered the Air Force.
Chandra was deployed.
What are paragraphs 7 and 8 mainly about?
Coleman used her research skills to become a successful astronaut.
Coleman studied the complex chemistry of chains of molecules, or polymers.
Polymers are found in many common materials, such as plastic and silk.
The chemical reactions involve long chains of beadlike molecules.
Which statement gives the correct sequence of events?
Catherine Coleman attended the University of Massachusetts and then MIT.
Coleman trained as an astronaut before working at the Wright Laboratory.
George Whitesides taught Coleman after she studied with Ruth Opp.
Coleman performed microgravity experiments before studying polymers.
Which sentence is the best summary of paragraphs 19-22?
Coleman's first space shuttle flight involved an intense schedule of microgravity experiments.
Mission specialists perform the experiments that NASA selects for each space shuttle flight.
Coleman could not make mistakes during her first space shuttle flight because the flight would last only sixteen days.
Coleman realized that microgravity was an excellent environment for research after her first space shuttle flight.
Paragraph 22 shows that Coleman enjoys--
Experimenting with polymers in space.
Contributing to scientific advancements.
Improving the intelligence of researchers.
Learning about space station construction.
Which sentence is the best summary of paragraphs 25 and 26?
Coleman plans to use her experiences as a scientist and an astronaut in mission control.
Astronauts discuss their projects and problems with mission control staff.
For astronauts, too much communication can be as troublesome as too little.
Coleman continues to find new and challenging experiments for missions.
Which sentence supports the idea that the space program can have useful applications on Earth?
Polymers are shaped like strings of spaghetti.
Chandra allows scientists to view exploding stars.
The space station is currently under construction.
Microgravity is an excellent environment for research on fluids.
The author's perspective is best described as--
Envious of Coleman's opportunities.
Supportive of Coleman's morals.
Dismissive of Coleman's aspirations.
Admiring of Coleman's accomplishments.
Based on both selections, which activity was most likely part of "Cady" Coleman's astronaut basic training?
Throwing darts in a small room.
Experiencing simulated high altitudes.
Learning about polymer chemistry.
Wearing a special preserver.
Both selections show that--
Space suits are not designed so that they comfortably fit both men and women.
Microgravity is a good environment for conducting scientific research.
Practice on the "Dilbert Dunker" is necessary for today's astronauts.
Preparing to fly into space requires discipline and extensive training.
Which dictionary definition represents sound as it is used in line 1?
Solid, reliable.
Something than can be heard.
To make a particular noise.
To spread the news.
Which dictionary definition represents well as it is used in line 3?
To fill with water, tears, or other liquid.
In an ethical or courteous way.
With no doubt.
A hole or shaft dug to obtain water.
Which dictionary definition represents rows as it is used in line 10?
Things arranged in straight lines.
Propels a boat across water using oars.
Noisy quarrels or disputes.
Lines of seats in a public place.
Which dictionary definition represents long as it is used in line 14?
Lasting for an extended period of time.
To have a strong desire or yearning.
Used to describe a drawn-out speech sound.
Extending a relatively great length or height.
What is a dialect?
An author's opinion on a topic.
A different way of speaking a language.
A set of customs unique to a country.
A group of people's beliefs.
What does a scenario describe?
A scene from a play.
The setting of a story.
A possible series of events.
The outcome of a problem.
An intuitive person uses his or her.
Instincts
Muscles
Beauty
Humor
Analytic means
Studying science
Doing math
Having an idea
Using reasoning
What is a hypothesis?
An incorrect statement.
A story problem.
A guess to be tested.
A shared belief.
Something that is imminent
Has already happened.
Can never happen.
Will happen soon.
Is supposed to happen.
Someone who has doggedness is
Mean
Careless
Awkward
Stubborn
What does reiterate mean?
Repeat
Recall
Review
Receive
What does precariously mean?
Angrily
Silently
Insecurely
Beautifully
Exotic means
Excitingly strange
Nearly vanished
Hardly noticed
Amazingly bright
The Latin root lect means "read". Which word from the selection most likely comes from the Latin root lect?
Phrases
Discovered
University
Lecturer
The Latin root act means "do or act". Which word from the selection most likely comes from the Latin root act?
Teachers
Chemistry
Reactions
Processes
The Latin root sol means "alone". Which word from the selection most likely comes from the Latin root sol?
Isolation
Possibility
Universe
Voice
The Greek root tele means "far away". Which word from the selection most likely comes from the Greek root tele?
Microgravity
Station
Telescope
Mission
In paragraph 2, the narrator says that Cobb's medical profile is brought "up to date". Which of the following words best defines that idiom?
Punctual
Current
Necessary
Healthy
In paragraph 4, the narrator describes aerobatics as "stomach-turning". Which of the following words best defines that idiom?
Strengthening
Encouraging
Shocking
Nauseating
In paragraph 5, the narrator describes Cobb as trying to "catch her breath". Which of the following phrases best defines that idiom?
Trying to breathe regularly.
Searching for clean air.
Squeezing your lungs.
Facing a strong wind.
In paragraph 6, the narrator says that Cobb's "head spun". Which of the following phrases best defines that idiom?
Became stressed.
Felt nervous.
Became frightened.
Felt overwhelmed.
The introduction identifies the--
Nature of Dickinson's longer poems.
Connection between style and metaphor.
Ways Dickinson uses imagery and dashes.
Author and literary works being analyzed.
The author of this analysis engages the reader in the introduction by--
Presenting a relevant and intriguing question about poetry.
Discussing specific examples of a poet's use of imagery.
Providing a vivid quotation from Dickinson about poetry
Reminding the reader of Dickinson's historical significance
Which sentence states the author's thesis statement and key points of analysis?
Sentence 3.
Sentence 5.
Sentence 9.
Sentence 12.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
Sentence 4.
Sentence 6.
Sentence 11.
Sentence 16.
Choose a more vivid verb to replace the word moves in sentence 7.
Hops
Flies
Slithers
Twirls
Which transitional word or phrase belongs at the beginning of sentence 8?
Therefore,
However,
In addition,
For example,
Sentence 10 elaborates on details to--
Demonstrate Dickinson's use of pronouns.
Evaluate the usefulness of imagery.
Analyze Dickinson's point of view.
Explain a comparison of unlike things.
What is the BEST way to revise sentence 11 using a gerund phrase?
She is suggesting that one thing is another, which is an example of metaphor.
One thing is another, which, as she suggests, is an example of metaphor.
Metaphor is when one thing is another, which is what she suggests.
Suggesting that one thing is another is an example of metaphor.
What is the correct way to revise sentence 14 to make it an imperative sentence?
Consider that "Hope" and "A narrow Fellow" are both written in the first person.
Are "Hope" and "A narrow Fellow" both written in the first person?
Both "Hope" and "A narrow Fellow" are written in the first person!
You can see that "Hope" and "A narrow Fellow" are both in the first person.
What information does sentence 17 provide about "A narrow Fellow" to help readers follow the analysis?
The snake's absence in the poem.
Dickinson's private relationships.
The speaker's use of personal pronouns.
Dickinson's obsession with imagery.
What is the BEST way to revise sentence 20 using precise terms to analyze style?
Dickinson also uses large letters and interesting lines to emphasize particular words and ideas.
Dickinson also uses unconventional capitalization and dashes to emphasize particular words and ideas.
Dickinson uses a combination of big letters and long dashes to add emphasis to some words.
Dickinson makes big letters and extends her lines to emphasize certain parts of her poems.
Which detail would BEST support the author's main point in the fourth paragraph?
Dickinson capitalizes the words "Fellow" and "Grass" in "A narrow Fellow".
In the second stanza of "Hope", Dickinson rhymes "storm" with "warm".
The phrase "notice sudden" in "A narrow Fellow" seems to be reversed.
Dickinson uses the verbs "perches" and "sings" in the first stanza of "Hope".
What is the BEST way to vary the sentence structures of sentences 25 and 26?
The dashes interrupt the sing-song rhythm of the poems. they are modeled after church hymns. The dashes also make the reader pause and think about each line.
Dashes interrupt the sing-song rhythm of the poems, which are modeled after church hymns. Dashes also make the reader pause and think about each line.
These dashes interrupt the sing-song rhythm of the poems, which are modeled after church hymns. They also make the reader pause and think about each line.
Readers see that dashes interrupt the sing-song rhythm of the poems, which are modeled after hymns. Readers must pause and think about each line because of dashes.
What is the BEST way to revise sentences 27 and 28 using an infinitive phrase?
Using a dash at the end of the line "It wrinkled, and was gone--" creates a space, or pause, which emphasizes the word "gone".
In "A narrow Fellow", there is a dash at the end of the line "It wrinkled, and was gone--", creating a space, or pause, and emphasizing the word "gone".
By placing a dash at the end of the line "It wrinkled, and was gone--" Dickinson creates a space, or pause, which emphasizes the word "gone".
In "A narrow Fellow", Dickinson places a dash at the end of the line "It wrinkled, and was gone--" to create a space, or pause, which emphasizes the word "gone".
What is the BEST way to revise sentence 32?
Most people have read a few of her poems. they recognize these elements in others.
When most people have read a few of her poems, they recognized these elements in others.
So most people have read a few of her poems, after they recognize these elements in others.
Most people have read a few of her poems they recognized these elements in others.
Which sentence in the conclusion BEST summarizes the author's ideas?
Sentence 30.
Sentence 31.
Sentence 32.
Sentence 33.
The author's conclusion is effective because it--
Provides an insightful summary of Dickinson's style.
Restates the comparison of the two poems being analyzed.
Analyzes the emotional effect of vivid imagery.
Emphasizes Dickinson's use of simile and metaphor.
