WorksheetsMid-Term Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins
Use "Marching for the Vote" to answer the questions that follow.
____ 1 Read the dictionary entry.
Which part of speech is the word suffrage, which appears in paragraph 1 of “Marching for the Vote”?
verb
noun
adverb
adjective
____ 2 Read the following dictionary entry for inauguration, which appears in paragraph 1 of “Marching for the Vote.”
Based on this dictionary entry, you can determine that inauguration is —
based on a Latin word used to describe a ceremony for a priest or official
used today to describe a ceremony in which a priest is inducted into office
used today to describe a ceremony in which officials talk about the future
based on a Latin word used to describe a ceremony that predicts the future
Use "The Women’s Suffrage Movement in the United States" to answer the questions that follow.
____ 3 Based on the information in “The Women’s Suffrage Movement in the United States,” which statement best describes how the movement developed in the U.S.?
The women’s suffrage movement gained widespread support after the Seneca Falls convention of 1848.
The women’s suffrage movement was close to achieving its goals until it split into two different organizations.
The women’s suffrage movement grew slowly and steadily over many years with the help of President Woodrow Wilson.
The women’s suffrage movement faced stiff resistance but eventually succeeded after several states began allowing women to vote
____ 4 Read the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which appears in paragraph 9 of “The Women’s Suffrage Movement in the United States.”
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Which of the following is the best way to paraphrase this amendment?
Men and women who are U.S. citizens have the
right to vote.
Anyone who is living in the United States can vote.
Women who are not U.S. citizens are able to vote
Women are only allowed to vote in certain states.
5 The cause–effect organization of paragraph 11 helps the author emphasize the —
location of the Gemini constellation
reason that the best meteor showers of the year can be seen in December
best location from which to view meteor showers
severity and transparency of cold air in December
____ 6 Paragraph 3 is mainly about the —
planets
comets
orbits
sun
____ 7 Which of these conclusions about meteoroids and meteorites is supported by paragraph 6
Meteoroids also contain iron.
Meteoroids also land on Earth.
Meteorites are larger than meteoroids.
There are more than three kinds of meteorites.
____ 8 Read these sentences from the selection.
What idea does the author communicate with these sentences?
Meteor showers are very bright meteors.
Sometimes weather events can look like stars.
The term “shooting stars” is misleading.
Shooting stars are actually debris from asteroids and comets.
____ 9 Paragraph 12 is mostly about —
keeping safe from shooting stars
the best conditions for viewing shooting stars
why you should see shooting stars
how to prepare for watching shooting stars
____ 10 Which sentence supports the idea that meteorites are frequent occurrences?
The particles of ice and dust that come from comets are known as meteoroids.
Some airline pilots have swerved to avoid hitting a fireball that was really 100 miles away.
Meteor showers take place at predictable times of the year.
In ideal viewing conditions, people have observed between 40 and 100 shooting stars in an hour.
____ 11 Which sentences from the selection help explain why shooting stars can be dangerous?
If you plan to look for shooting stars, be sure to wear warm clothes. Take some water and snacks along so that you don’t need to go back inside.
Meteoroids generally are destroyed some 60 to 80 miles above Earth. The larger pieces may survive the descent and land on Earth. They are then known as meteorites.
Friction from Earth’s atmosphere creates the streak of white heat as the meteoroids vaporize. Although most of these objects appear white, they may be green, blue, yellow, red, or orange.
In ideal viewing conditions, people have observed between 40 and 100 shooting stars in an hour.
____ 12 The Latin word desolare, meaning “to leave alone,” helps the reader understand that desolation in paragraph 14 means —
exhaustion
hunger
loneliness
weakness
____ 13 Using the first-person point of view allows the author to —
describe the man's behavior
explain the narrator’s relationship to the man
present each character’s thoughts about the situation
help the reader feel closely connected with the narrator’s experience
____ 14 The details in paragraph 28 help the reader infer that —
the man is unpredictable and dangerous
Pip has no reason to be afraid of the man
the man will likely die soon from his injuries
Pip and the man will become good friends
____ 15 Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt?
A young boy sees a dog eating leftover food. He then meets an escaped convict who complains of being hungry. The boy feels badly about having little food for the man.
A young boy meets an escaped convict for the first time. He is frightened of the man, but decides to help him when he learns that there is a second man hiding near his house.
An escaped convict eats and begins to use the file to cut through his leg irons. He then asks a young boy for help when he cannot complete the work without more tools.
A young boy brings food and aid to an escaped convict. Even though the man is rough and scary, the boy talks to him about his problems. The convict’s rough behavior frightens him.
____16 In paragraph 8, which words does the author use to create a gloomy mood?
Dirty and dismal
Lamp and burning
Beautiful and bird
Settled and hearth
____ 17 Read the following sentence from paragraph 12.
The author uses this comparison to help the reader understand that —
Ashenputtel climbs quickly
the Prince is blinded by love
the branches are close together
the squirrel is a magical creature
____ 18 The details in paragraphs 1 and 2 help the reader infer that —
Ashenputtel really was a foreign princess
the stepsisters were jealous of Ashenputtel
Ashenputtel’s mother's spirit is the source of the magic
the hazel tree was planted by Ashenputtel’s mother
____ 19 Read the dictionary entry below.
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
____ 20 In paragraph 3, the Prince refers to Ashenputtel as his partner when anyone else asks her to dance to show that —
it was love at first sight for the Prince
the stepsisters are furious with Ashenputtel
Ashenputtel is thrilled to be the Prince’s dance partner
everyone watched the Prince dance with Ashenputtel
____ 21 Which of the following describes the narrator’s point of view in the story?
The narrator expresses his own thoughts and ideas.
The narrator uses imagery to describe other characters.
The narrator has no dialogue with the other characters.
The narrator knows what the other characters are thinking.
____ 22 The words friends and allies, which appear in paragraph 1, are similar but have different connotations.
Read their definitions.
friend \frend\ n. someone who is not hostile
ally \'a-lî\ n. someone who supports another
The author describes the aliens using both of these words to show that the aliens —
are not only nonthreatening, but also
willing to help the narrator’s planet
are both stronger and smarter than the inhabitants of the narrator’s planet
will take over the narrator’s planet as well as cause misery for everyone living there
were more eager and prepared for the meeting than the inhabitants of the narrator’s planet
____ 23 What is the best summary of the story?
The inhabitants of a planet are contacted by aliens from outer space. The inhabitants set up video communications with the aliens in order to see what they look like. Through video, the inhabitants immediately realize that the aliens are much shorter than they are
Aliens travel to a faraway planet, brightening the sky like a bolt of lightning. They have four limbs, hair that flows like water, and gray eyes that look like pebbles. The aliens are friendly and want to set up video communications with the inhabitants of the planet they landed on.
The inhabitants of a planet eagerly await the arrival of aliens. They have been communicating over video with the aliens for five years, so they know what the creatures look like. Yet, once the aliens arrive, the planet’s inhabitants realize that the aliens are much shorter than anticipated.
Aliens land on a faraway planet as the planet’s inhabitants look on. The inhabitants worry that these extraterrestrials might be enemies that intend to harm them. However, once the residents of the planet decode the aliens’ language, they realize that the aliens are friends, rather than foes.
____ 24 Which sentence from the selection best supports the idea that the narrator’s society is in need of help?
In the storm of wonder and excitement, new hope began to flood our tired planet and washed away dingy old worries. (paragraph 1)
The video images of the aliens were as fascinating as distorted reflections in fun-house mirrors. (paragraph 2)
Even though we had the best technology in the universe, a trick of the eye caught us out. (paragraph 3)
When we finally pulled ourselves together, we bent very, very low and greeted our visitors warmly. (paragraph 3)
____ 25 Read the following dictionary entry.
rib \'rib\ v 1. to mark with or form into raised bands or ridges 2. to tease good-naturedly
rib \'rib\ n 1. a series of slender curved bones in the human body that protect the heart and lungs 2. a long piece of strong or thick material
How is the word ribbed used in paragraph 3 of the story?
As a verb with definition 1
As a verb with definition 2
As a noun with definition 1
As a noun with definition 2
____ 26 Reread the following sentences from paragraph 2.
First, you have to stack the bales on the
wagon as they come out of the baler. Next, you have to move the bales into
the haymow, which is the upper level of the barn. Then, you have to stack the
hay bales again in the haymow.
These details help the reader form the idea that farm work —
is physically demanding
doesn’t require much effort
can be completed in one way
hasn’t changed much over time
____ 27 Read the following sentences from the selection.
You get the idea—lots and lots of stacking. (paragraph 2)
I will be the first to admit—after the
fact—that I was barely capable. (paragraph 3)
How does the author’s diction, or word choice, in these examples contribute to his voice?
The boastful wording helps creates a confident voice.
The playful wording shows he has a humorous voice.
The vague wording makes his voice seem uncertain
The serious wording reveals his voice to be somber.
____ 28 Which of the following is the best way to paraphrase the process of baling hay that’s described in paragraph 2?
Baling hay involves a lot of stacking. Bales are stacked on a wagon and taken to the barn. Next, they’re placed in stacks in the haymow, which is an area at the top of the barn.
The narrator’s grandfather liked rectangular bales of hay that have to be stacked. Hay bales are stored in the top of the barn. They must be taken over from the baler to the barn by wagon.
Hay is put into a baler and emerges as rectangular bales. These bales are taken to a wagon. They’re loaded on the wagon, one on top of the other. Then, they’re transported to the barn.
Rectangular bales of hay must be stacked. Once they come out of the baler, they’re piled onto a wagon. Then, they’re taken to the hay storage area in the top of the barn, where they’re restacked.
____ 29 Read the following phrases from the selection.
He jokingly ribbed me (paragraph 3)
my grandfather gently prodded me to keep at it (paragraph 3)
my grandfather took me seriously (paragraph 4)
How do the narrator’s choices of words and details in his description of his grandfather contribute to his tone?
The respectful words create a tone of loyalty.The respectful words create a tone of loyalty.
The tender words create a tone of affection.
The angry words create a tone of bitterness.
The dull words create a tone of boredom.
____ 30 Which sentence from the article provides supporting evidence for the controlling idea?
The soldiers renamed the place El Alamo, which means “the cottonwood.”
In December 1835, they captured the Alamo but held it for only a brief time.
As a battle cry, the men shouted, “Remember the Alamo!”
Today, it is a famous tourist spot.
____ 31 The main purpose of the reference in paragraph 8 is to —
honor the work of a writer who studied the Alamo
emphasize the historical significance of the Alamo
compare the size of the Alamo site with downtown San Antonio
provide a necessary break from reading long stretches of narrative text
____ 32 Which is a category the article’s author uses to organize information?
the size of the Alamo
the origin of the Alamo’s name
the countries that controlled the Alamo
the buildings found at and around the Alamo
____ 33 In order to organize information in the section “The Alamo Endures,” the author includes the subcategory of —
the Alamo’s uses
the Alamo’s leaders
the Alamo’s location
the Alamo’s popularity
____ 34 Imagine the article had an additional section with the subheading “The Alamo and the Classroom.” What do you predict this section would most likely be about?
why teachers study the Alamo
converting the Alamo into a school
the ages of students who visit the Alamo
how schoolchildren learn about the Alamo
____ 35 The Greek roots autos and nomos, meaning “self” and “law,” help the reader understand that autonomous in paragraph 3 means —
governing themselves
making each person a judge
guaranteeing the right to vote
having a separate rule for each person
____ 36 Which of the following sentences could most logically be added to the article to fit with its key ideas?
Some U.S. battlegrounds cover many miles.
Santa Anna was exceptionally brutal in battle.
The city of Houston is named after a Texian general.
Davy Crockett was a famous Tennessee frontiersman.
____ 37 What evidence does the author give to support the controlling idea that Sojourner Truth was a courageous and determined fighter for her rights?
The author describes how Truth escaped to freedom.
The author describes Truth as a tall, powerful speaker.
The author describes Truth’s outrage after Peter was sold.
The author describes how Truth visited soldiers and gave them gifts.
____ 38 Which sentence best expresses the controlling idea of the selection?
Sojourner Truth is one example of this unbreakable spirit.
Slave masters controlled Belle’s personal life.
She became one of the first African American women in the United States to win a court case against a white man.
She helped enslaved people escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad.
____ 39 Read the dictionary entry for the word perseverance from paragraph 5.
How many syllables are in the word perseverance?
3
4
5
6
____ 40 Based on the subheadings, which section contains information about how Sojourner Truth became well-known around the country?
A Childhood of Suffering
Belle’s Struggle for Freedom
Making a Name for Herself
Seeking Justice for All
____ 41 What is the most effective way to paraphrase paragraph 5?
The Van Wageners hired a lawyer to help Belle get her son back. Her case became one of the first an African American woman won against a white man. Her son Peter had been sold away to Alabama, which was illegal. The attorney was a great help.
Belle’s son was sold away, which was illegal in New York once all enslaved people were freed. Belle learned Peter had been
sold on a return visit to Dumont’s farm. Belle trekked all over New York to present her case to different legal officials. The Van Wageners hired a lawyer for Belle to sue to get Peter back.
When all enslaved people in New York were freed, Belle discovered her son Peter had been illegally sold out of state. With a lawyer hired by the Van Wageners, Belle sued for the safe return of her son. When Peter was returned to her, she became one of the first African American women to win a legal case against a white man.
Belle became one of the first African American women to win a case against a white man when she won her son back. She discovered he had been sold when she returned to Dumont’s farm after enslaved people were freed. Because that was illegal, the Van Wageners hired a lawyer to sue Dumont. Belle traveled around, arguing her case.
____ 42 Read the dictionary entry.
Based on the dictionary entry, what is the origin of the word supply from paragraph 2?
verb
to furnish or provide
to substitute for another
Middle English and Latin
____ 43 Read the sentence from paragraph 1.
As much as Anansi loved playing tricks, he knew he could never outwit the omniscient Sky God and take his stories.
The Latin root omni-, meaning “all,” and scire, meaning “to know,” helps the reader understand that the word omniscient in paragraph 1 suggests that the Sky God —
can do anything
knows everything
is a good storyteller
knows Anansi very well
____ 44 Read this summary of the selection.
(1) Anansi decides to visit the Sky God and
asks to buy his stories. (2) Anansi tells the Sky God he will bring him
several dangerous creatures. (3) Anansi tricks the python into getting bound
to a stick. (4) Anansi traps the leopard and ensnares him in a web. (5)
Anansi convinces a hornet to seek shelter in an empty gourd. (6) Anansi
covers a doll in gum and tricks the fairy into getting stuck to it. (7)
Anansi brings the captured creatures to the Sky God. (8) The Sky God admits
that Anansi has earned the stories.
Where is the best place to insert this sentence so that the summary maintains logical order?
The Sky God tells Anansi the price of the
stories.
between sentences 1 and 2
between sentences 3 and 4
between sentences 5 and 6
between sentences 7 and 8
____ 45 Read the dictionary entry.
Based on the dictionary entry, the word dribbled in paragraph 9 shows that Anansi —
made floods
imitated rain
sprayed wildly
soaked generously
