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Reading STAAR LONG game

Total questions: 112

Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is CLIMAX?
a)
The problem has been solved
b)
The conflict
c)
When all of the action takes place
d)
The antagonist is conspiring
2.
A biography is...
a)
The story about a person's life that is written by that same person
b)
A story about a person's life
c)
The story about a person's life that is written by someone else
d)
An article giving lots of information
3.
An autobiography is...
a)
None of the above
b)
A story about a person's life that is written by that same person.
c)
A story about a person's life that is written by someone else.
d)
A procedural text
4.
What is setting?
a)
Where and when the story takes place
b)
Only where the story takes place
c)
When the story takes place
d)
The props on a stage
5.
The plot of a story is...
a)
None of the above
b)
the antagonist's plan.
c)
the same as a summary.
d)
what takes place throughout the story.
6.
Theme is...
a)
the overall scheme of a story.
b)
the mood and tone used in literature.
c)
the message that the author wants the audience to get from the story.
d)
determined by the author's purpose.
7.
Whom the piece was written or performed for.
a)
Principal
b)
Students
c)
Your mom
d)
The audience
8.
Dialogue is...
a)
in the introduction of a story.
b)
one person performing by his/herself.
c)
when the problem is solved.
d)
2 or more people talking to each other.
9.
What is fiction?
a)
Fake
b)
Real (Not fake)
10.
Captions are...
a)
found at the top of a page in bold print.
b)
often in different languages to help bilingual students.
c)
placed under pictures or diagrams to help explain.
d)
None of the above
11.
Non-Fiction means...
a)
Fake
b)
Real (Not Fake)
12.
Headings...
a)
break up a large subject into small sections for easier understanding.
b)
are small and found under pictures or diagrams.
c)
are often in bold and tells what the overall passage is about.
d)
None of the above
13.
Sub-headings...
a)
break up a large subject into small sections for easier understanding.
b)
are small and found under pictures or diagrams.
c)
are often in bold and tells what the overall passage is about.
d)
None of the above
14.
Smart, intelligent, and bright are examples of...
a)
antonyms
b)
alliteration
c)
synonyms
d)
onomatopoeia
15.
Intelligent and ignorant; beautiful and hideous are both examples of ...
a)
synonyms
b)
alliteration
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
antonyms
16.
Haiku poems have...
a)
3 lines
b)
5-7-5 syllabic patterns
c)
none of the above
d)
both of the above
17.
The resolution is...
a)
in the introduction.
b)
before the climax.
c)
found at the end of a story.
d)
when all the action takes place.
18.
The author's purpose is...
a)
why the author wrote the piece.
b)
linked to the theme of the story.
c)
explained in the introduction.
d)
none of the above
19.
An Ode is...
a)
a 3-lined poem.
b)
like a love song.
c)
none of the above
d)
a poem that is written about something you love.
20.
When you see summary, you should think...
a)
BME
Beginning
Middle
End
b)
Introduction and resolution
c)
only 3 sentences max
d)
None of the above
21.
The effect...
a)
is the same.
b)
none of the above
c)
makes something else happen.
d)
is the result of something else.
22.
A specific order in which things take place is...
a)
alphabetical
b)
none of the above
c)
sequence or sequential order
d)
a flashback
23.
A story that is based on historical events but has become more and more exaggerated is a...
a)
Folk Tale
b)
Tall Tale
c)
Historical Fiction
d)
Realistic Fiction
24.
Free-Verse...
a)
does not have a rhyme scheme or pattern.
b)
always rhymes.
c)
is a great example for meter.
d)
none of the above
25.
Compare shows...
a)
similarities
b)
differences
c)
pros and cons
d)
none of the above
26.
1st Person is...
a)
like a movie camera is telling the story.
b)
from one person's point of view while using me, myself and I.
c)
tells the story from everyone's point of view.
d)
none of the above
27.
Sally sold seashells is an example of...
a)
hyperbole
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
simile
d)
alliteration
28.
The thunder boomed and cracked through the night sky is an example of...
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
alliteration
29.
I love you like a love song, baby is an example of a(n)...
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
hyperbole
d)
onomatopoeia
30.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine is an example for...
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
onomatopoeia
31.
Conflict is...
a)
when characters become confused in the story.
b)
when the problem is solved.
c)
none of the above
d)
what the characters are fighting for in the story.
32.
Contrast...
a)
are the similarities.
b)
shows the differences.
c)
is what the characters are fighting for in the story.
d)
none of the above
33.
Folktales are...
a)
true but over exaggerated.
b)
found in history text books.
c)
passed on from generation to generation.
d)
none of the above
34.
Foreshadowing is used to...
a)
hint that something significant is going to happen.
b)
let the reader know who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist.
c)
alert the reader of the approaching climax.
d)
none of the above
35.
Something added on to the front of another word to change the meaning is a...
a)
none of the above
b)
root word
c)
suffix
d)
prefix
36.
To try and convince someone to think a certain way
a)
inform
b)
entertain
c)
persuade
d)
all of the abvoe
37.
To educate someone on a subject
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
entertain
d)
none of the above
38.
A piece that is written to make the audience enjoy themselves
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
educate
d)
all of the above
39.
3rd person is...
a)
written from one characters point of view
b)
uses I, me, my, we, and our with one for only one character
c)
tells the story like a narrator or movie and uses he, she, and they.
d)
none of the above
40.
Something that is added on to the end of a word to change its meaning
a)
suffix
b)
prefix
c)
climax
d)
pronoun
41.
A protagonist...
a)
the villain or bad guy.
b)
the hero or good guy.
c)
the turning point in a story.
d)
none of the above
42.
An antagonist is...
a)
the villain or bad guy.
b)
the hero or good guy.
c)
the turning point in a story.
d)
none of the above
43.
What is the rhyme scheme for the following stanza?
Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
I wish I was in bed.
Do you wish so, too?
a)
ABCB
b)
ABBA
c)
ABAB
d)
AABB
44.
Poetry is made up of a series of...
a)
paragraphs
b)
stanzas
c)
both of the above
d)
none of the above
45.
Ballerina : Slipper   as   Football Player : __________
a)
Helmet
b)
Pads
c)
Jersey
d)
Cleats
46.
1.  No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.
a)
It is fuzzy and will bite you
b)
It is everywhere
c)
It costs too much money
d)
It causes rashes
47.
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a)
An itchy skin condition
b)
Funny
c)
Trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d)
With little consideration or thought
48.
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
a)
Hitting hard with a heavy tool
b)
Going to too many expensive parties
c)
Speaking or writing harshly about
d)
Voting for a different candidate
49.
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
a)
Held over boiling water
b)
Very old
c)
Unable to chew gum
d)
Greatly admired
50.
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a)
A reason to do something
b)
A small amount of money
c)
A tax
d)
A good job
51.
Manuel was on the baseball team that was playing the first place team. It was the first game that his grandparents and uncle Thomas attended. Manuel swung his bat while looking for his family in the large crowd. Just as he spotted his grandmother, his greatest fear came true. He lost his grip on the bat, and it started to fall. Even though he caught it quickly, Manuel's face became red. He felt as if he had made a horrible mistake and everyone were staring at him. The passage suggests that Manuel almost dropped his bat partly because he _____?
a)
Was thinking about the baseball game
b)
Wasn’t strong enough
c)
Was looking for his family
d)
Was frightened by a loud noise
52.
Pretend you are at the dentist's office to get a filling. There are many children of all ages waiting their turn to see the dentist. That same little girl you saw at the grocery store is sitting on her mother's lap screaming her head off just like she did in the candy aisle. No matter what the mother does to try and calm her, she will not stop screaming. What can you conclude at this time?
a)
She is still angry about not getting the cookies
b)
She has a toothache
c)
She is scared because she is there to get a filling
d)
There are not enough clues to draw a conclusion
53.
Bill and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing players for their teams. It was Jessica’s turn to choose and only Kurt was left. Jessica said “Kurt.” We can infer that _______?
a)
Kurt is not a very good player
b)
Kurt was the best player on either team
c)
Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team
d)
Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt’s feelings
54.
Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly still carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning. Which probably happened?
a)
Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts
b)
Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning
c)
Turner had heard a weather forecast that had predicted rain
d)
Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride
55.
No honey, I don’t want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you as a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I’ll just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And if the poor old car doesn’t break down I’ll be back soon. What is the message?
a)
I don’t want a gift
b)
Buy me a new car
c)
The mall is fun
d)
I’ll carry a bucket for you
56.
Literary term that means giving human characteristics to something that is not human
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Personification
c)
Simile
d)
Metaphor
57.
Comparison of two unlike things that does not include like or as.
a)
Simile
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Metaphor
d)
Personification
58.
“Drip-hiss-drip-hiss-fall the raindrops.” What type of figurative language is this?
a)
Metaphor
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Onomatopoeia
59.
“I was so hungry that I even ate the plate.” What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
a)
Personification
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Metaphor
d)
Simile
60.
“Teddy tiger tried tying tepees together.” What type of figurative language is this sentence?
a)
Alliteration
b)
Idiom
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Onomatopoeia
61.
Don’t judge a book by its cover is an example of _______________.
a)
Mood
b)
Theme
c)
Setting
d)
Conflict
62.
The central, main character of a story is called the _____________.
a)
Antagonist
b)
Instigator
c)
Protagonist
d)
Antagonizer 
63.
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:
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
64.
What do you include in a summary of a nonfiction passage?
a)
Everything
b)
All the facts
c)
The title
d)
What is important
65.
Thousands of people work in Chicago’s government. You probably see the mayor on television, and you see other government workers in your community. If you see a police officer or a crossing guard, they are government workers. They are safety workers, and they are part of a system that helps everyone in the city. Thousands of people work every day to keep you safe, make sure you have water and other services. What is the best summary of the paragraph?
a)
The mayor runs the city
b)
Everyone needs help
c)
Government helps people
d)
There are thousands of police
66.
STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on - 
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
a)
summary
b)
main idea
c)
context clues
d)
conflict
67.
STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by - 
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
main idea
b)
conflict
c)
supporting details
d)
text structure
68.
STAAR Question: The playwright uses the sounds of rain and thunder throughout selection mainly to - 
What is a playwright?
a)
author of a poem
b)
author of nonfiction text
c)
author of dramas
69.
STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that - 
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize - 
a)
determine
b)
conclude
c)
point out 
70.
STAAR Question: What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother? 
What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?
a)
main idea
b)
theme
c)
conflict
d)
character motivation
71.
The big idea or lesson from a reading is called the ______________________.
a)
theme
b)
compare and contrast
c)
resource materials
d)
evidence
72.
word or phrase that has a similar meaning to another word or phrase is a(an)____________________________. 
a)
antonym
b)
synonym
c)
verb
d)
noun
73.
 A type of writing that is used to describe or inform is _________________. 
a)
informational writing
b)
persuasive essay
c)
context writing
d)
personal narrative
74.
What a piece of writing is mostly about.
a)
summary
b)
main idea
c)
analogy
d)
characters
75.
What is the first thing you should do when you begin to read a passage?
a)
read each paragraph and write the main idea
b)
read the title, think, and make a prediction
c)
prove answers
d)
ask your teacher a question
76.
Should you read and think about all the text features before starting to read the passage?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
if you feel like it
77.
What should you do when you read an underlined word?
a)
stop! and look around the word, and write down what you think the word means.
b)
skip the word
c)
look it up in a dictionary
d)
raise your hand and ask the teacher what it means.
78.
Which of the following should you be doing while you are reading the passage?
a)
crying
b)
thinking
c)
sleeping
d)
walking around
79.
What are some good things to think about after you are done reading the passage?
a)
the theme
b)
the author's purpose
c)
the summary
d)
all of the above
80.
What should you be writing for the main idea of each paragraph.
a)
what the paragraph is mostly about
b)
details
c)
you don't need to write the main idea
81.
When reading the questions and answers what should you NOT do?
a)
eliminate incorrect answers
b)
rely on your memory of the passage
c)
prove your answers by underlining or highlight the text evidence
d)
underline key words in the question
82.
Which of the following is NOT included in a summary?
a)
beginning, middle, and end
b)
specific details from the passage
83.
Realistic fiction is
a)
a true story
b)
a story that could happen
c)
informational text
d)
fantasy
84.
When reading a paired passage, what is the best strategy?
a)
read both passages  and then answer all the questions
b)
read each passage and answer the questions that go with that passage. Then read both passages and answer the combined questions
c)
read each passage and answer the questions that go with that passage. Then skim both passages and answer the combined questions
d)
guess
85.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
86.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
87.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
88.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
89.
When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?
a)
When you come across something you don't understand
b)
When you are halfway through the text
c)
After you've already read it several times
d)
When you are finished with the entire text
90.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge. 
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
91.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d)
He wears a hat
92.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
What type of work does Paul do?
a)
A lawyer
b)
a construction worker
c)
a doctor
d)
a garbage man
93.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?
a)
They are brother and sister
b)
They are neighbors
c)
They are colleagues
d)
They are husband and wife
94.
Crack!  Thunder struck and rain poured.  Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather.  He was beginning to lose it.  Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob.  His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max.  We'll just find something else to do."  She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich.  Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!"  A flash from the sky lit up the living room.  Boom!  Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
a)
She began to unpack the picnic basket
b)
Max stares blankly out the window
c)
Mom offers Max a sandwich
d)
His mother conforted him
95.
Crack!  Thunder struck and rain poured.  Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather.  He was beginning to lose it.  Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob.  His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max.  We'll just find something else to do."  She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich.  Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!"  A flash from the sky lit up the living room.  Boom!  Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
a)
She began to unpack the picnic basket
b)
Max stares blankly out the window
c)
Mom offers Max a sandwich
d)
His mother conforted him
96.
If there is a map what should you look at FIRST to answer a question related to the map?
a)
The paragraph before the map.
b)
The title and key for the map.
c)
The geographic locations on the map.
d)
The colors used for the map.
97.
If a question asks about a photograph then the answer will be directly taken from either what or what???
a)
The paragraph leading up or next to the photograph.
b)
You will have to use text evidence and background knowledge to figure it out.
c)
What you see in the picture and the caption below the picture.
d)
What you know about the picture from reading the passage.
98.
Subheadings or headings are included in Non-Fiction to let the reader know what?
a)
What they are going to read about in each section.
b)
The main idea of the entire selection.
c)
Interesting facts covered in the article.
d)
The theme of the article.
99.
Diagrams in NON-FICTION are there to...
a)
Make the article more appealing to read.
b)
Give you a location to a specific area
c)
Show you what something looks like
d)
Label or name all the parts to a specific object, animal, or thing
100.
Symbolism in poetry can be defined as...
a)
·  Poets use something to represent something else (ex- Eagle for freedom)
b)
The poem is shaped to support the title.
c)
A poetic device that uses metaphors to compare.
d)
A poem that does not rhyme
101.
A play is ...
a)
A script that you read to perform
b)
A place where actors perform on stage.
c)
Another name for drama where actors perform and act out a story on stage.
d)
A specific type of genre.
102.
If the author is teaching you something, it's NON-FICTION or Science related then the main purpose is probably
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Express
d)
Entertain
103.
Stage directions are written in italics, brackets, or parenthesis to..
a)
Give the reader an idea of what the theme, lesson or moral is to the play.
b)
Lines that actors read on stage.
c)
Tell the actors where to go on stage and what kind of expression, body language, or actions to do. They also help a person reading understand what the actors would be doing on stage. 
d)
Part of the script where the narrator is reading.
104.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
105.
What is a strategy that you can use to determine the Theme, Lesson, or Moral in Fiction?
a)
Use mainly what you know about life.
b)
Look at how the main character changes and what they learn.
c)
Ask yourself Who or What, Has is or does.
d)
Use your background knowledge and text evidence.
106.
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.
107.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
108.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
109.
When you are talking about author's purpose it's..
a)
The central idea that the author has about a topic.
b)
A general term for main idea.
c)
None of these
d)
The reason the author wrote the text. It ties into the theme, lesson, or moral and main idea.
110.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
111.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
112.
"The Moon ballooning in the sky"
What does the metaphor in the line suggest?
a)
The Moon has a perfect shape
b)
The Moon appears to grow in size
c)
The Moon is brightly colored
d)
The Moon appears to move swiftly