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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
P2 I remember standing there with my grandfather watching her. As we approached...
P10 Today my father watches his grandson - my son - climb upon his own horse. In the few short years of my son's life, we have watched him grow.
Who is the narrator of this story?
a teenage boy
the father of a young boy
A five year old boy
The grandfather of a young boy
My note for P2: history of encycl.
how changed
Based on my note for paragraph 2, the implied main idea of paragraph 2 is that reference books-
have become more accessible since they were introduced
are written by historians and ordinary people alike
are written to fulfill various research needs
have been developing over time
Producing such huge multiple-volume works was a daunting task. Soon, multiple experts began to collaborate on these publication efforts, pooling their knowledge and sharing responsibility.
Based on this excerpt, what major change occurred in the organization of early encyclopedias?
Publishers began to arrange works according to the subject.
Publishers began to receive assistance from editors in different fields.
Authors began to work together rather than individually.
Authors began to condense works to make entries shorter.
Most students today rely on the swiftness and convenience of the Internet to provide the facts they seek...prior to the Internet, students journeyed to the library to search...
The author suggests that before the Internet, researching a topic was -
restricted to academics
based on less reliable sources
a time-consuming task
a classroom-based activity
Britannica employed a board of 12 scholars to review articles from more than 4,000 writers in its latest edition. The board members include college professors, leaders of foundations, and even bloggers. The idea is to have some of the brightest minds in the arts and sciences help to improve the content provided by writers.
What has Encyclopedia Britannica done to improve the quality of its entries?
Employed better writers to develop material.
Hired authorities to confirm information.
Looked to other companies for suggestions.
Revised older volumes on a regular basis.
When asked what the main idea of a text is, you should reread the LAST paragraph.
My note for the last paragraph: changes likely
Based on this information, the main idea of the article is that people should -
contribute often to online encyclopedias
use print rather than online resources
be aware that traditional encyclopedias lack quality
understand that research tools will continue to change
The word corrode contains a root that means - (**This is a "gimme" question...the answer is ALWAYS in the bottom right corner!)
destroy
weaken
gnaw
damage
Which event is presented as the climax of the trip? (The passage with the girl on the boat.)
The storm at Cape Horn
The farewell to the Slates
The stay in Rio de Janeiro
The arrival in San Francisco
Which information should be included in a summary of the "Cast Your Vote" section?
Four novels have been chosen as the books people can read and vote for in the the Best Book of the Summer contest.
Teens will choose from a select group of books and vote for their favorite, which will be the topic of a Teen Book Club meeting.
Which is the most likely reason poets are asked to register for the Poetry Session?
To allow the library time to review their work
To provide support for readers at the event
To let the library know how many readers will attend the event
To collect the names of those who could bring refreshments
Which three are rules or requirements for using the computers?
ONLY 17% of students got this correct! HOW?!?
Have a signed permission slip
Wait behind people who arrive first
Know which topic is to be researched
Ask for help doing keyword searches
Observe the stated time limit
Who had the MOST influence on Annie on the ship? (Who did she spend the most time with?)
Mom
Mrs. Slate
Who had the LEAST influence on Annie on the ship? (Who did she have the LEAST contact with?)
The Captain
Alice (the friend she wrote to)
Readers who want to become professional writers would most be interested in knowing that the library -
provide tips for performing key word searches
publishes original works (written by readers) in its newsletters
"Distinguish" and "LIKE" are signals of -
compare and contrast
general information
listing facts
Which THREE words are examples of onomatopoeia?
vocalizations
sounds
chattering
chitter
bark
The first encyclopedias were:
A. read from beginning to end
B. prepared by a single authro
C. _______
written nearly 2,000 years ago
arranged alphabetically by content
Which word has a negative connotation? (Which word just sounds bad??)
dictate
specify
endorse
advise
The dude in the race just KNEW he was going to win. He thinks he's all that and a bag of chips. What word describes him?
arrogant
deceptive
appreciative
What can we infer?
He is not alone.
He is unfamiliar with the park.
He is not paying attention to how far he has run.
