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WorksheetsWinter Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which word best describes Sully’s feelings while he was diving repeatedly, trying to free Scoot?
A. confused
B. resentful
C. confident
D. frustrated
Which sentence below uses the word “deck” in the same context as it is used in the story "Rogue Wave"?
A. She shuffled the deck of cards very carefully before dealing.
B. She needed to wear proper shoes to keep her from slipping on deck.
C. He was so angry at the captain of the ship for steering the boat off course that he decked him in the face.
If a boat is submerged, it is
covered by water
upside down
vertical
broken apart
What is a porthole on a boat?
a door
a drain
a storage compartment
a window
Jordan Romero is the youngest in the world to climb
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount St. Helen
Mount Kiluaea
What was so amazing about Jordan Romero's accomplishment at age 15?
He was the first 15-year old to summit Mount Everest
He was the first 15-year old to summit all seven of the seven biggest mountains
He was the first 15-year old to summit Mt. McKinley
He was the first 15-year old to become a mountaineer
What is the definition of persevere as it is used in the sentence: Jordan persevered, though, and in July 2006, when he was 10 years old, Jordan and his family climbed 19,300-foot-high Mt. Kilimanjaro.
gave up due to fear
gave up due to injury
pushed through with determination
changed his mind before he got there
What is the central idea for "Finding your Everest?"
Jordan Romero wants to challenge others to set goals, be active, healthy, and to pursue their own adventures.
Publicity is not a reason to climb a mountain.
Young people do not have the mental and physical abilities to make difficult decisions.
Between the ages of 10 and 15, Jordan climbed the highest mountain on every continent.
Identify the metaphor
Get up! You black cow!
Sarah flew like an eagle.
Slaves were treated unjustly.
Toby was like a father to Sarah.
Stories passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation.
tall tale
folk tales
an article
a fairy tale
What is the theme for Arachne?
The gods are immoral and follish.
People should keep their talents secret.
People should not be vain or prideful.
Gods and humans are equally talented.
introduces the characters?
Does Dave care about the way others see him?
yes
no
“Everyone assumes I am a weakling because I’m so thin (I prefer “lean” and “mean” or wiry), despite being a three-sport athlete.” (lines 4-5). A direct characterization would be that Dave is thin. Based on the sentence, what is the indirect characterization of Dave?
Dave is weak.
Dave is insecure.
Dave is lean.
Dave is athletic.
How does Dave's appearance actually change?
He had gained weight.
He got taller.
He wore extra clothing.
He ate more food daily.
What does Dave's nickname reveal about how his classmates see him?
They think he has a lot of heart.
They think he is very fast.
They think he is very thin.
They think he has good rhythm.
Why does Dave remove his layers of clothing at the party?
He wants everyone to see how much bigger he's gotten.
He's about to get in a fight.
He's too hot.
He wants to impress Sarah.
What does Dave decide at the party?
To come up with a new plan.
To start eating more again.
To switch schools.
To be himself.
What is Heartbeat's real name?
James
John
Michael
Dave
What is neuroimaging?
a type of puzzle
a science experiment
a type of surgery
a type of technology that produces images of the brain without surgery.
Can a person in a vegetative state respond verbally?
Yes
No
What is the central idea of the article "Saving the Lost"?
Science is a fun subject to study.
Different parts of the brain function differently.
Many patients in a vegetative state may in fact be conscious.
What does it mean to be in a vegetative state?
to come out of a coma and appear to be awake and have normal sleep patterns
to be in a position where you've been so badly injured that all your stomach can tolerate is vegetables
to be in a condition that means you can move but not walk or talk to others.
The big breakthrough that came from patient 23 showed:
the patient was able to fully speak in sentences
the patient was able to say 'yes' and 'no' by changing his brain activity
the patient wasn't able to show any sort of brain activity
What cartoon was Martin forced to watch over and over?
The Simpsons
Sponge Bob Square Pants
Barney
Sesame Street
What led to Martin's progress?
He was able to talk
He received the proper treatment
He got married
He got a job
How does Martin communicate?
By writing what he wants to say
By using sign language
By blinking
By using a computer program
What would be the best topic sentence for a summary of "Saving the Lost"?
This article is about people in a vegetative state.
"Saving the Lost' is about helping people who are lost.
"Saving the Lost" by Reynaldo Vasquez explains how scientists are using neuroimaging to help people in a vegetative state.
"Saving the Lost" explains how Martin Pistorius was able to come out of a vegetative state.
