WorksheetsELA Unit 2 Exam
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
Castles:
Advertisement for Bamburgh Castle:
Looking for an ideal wedding venue steeped in British
history with an amazing view of the Northumberland
Coastline? Bamburgh Castle is the setting for you. Our restored castle dates back to England's earliest history and provides that classic backdrop that every bride
dreams of with that hint of honor and glory desired by
every groom. Please contact our event planner today to reserve your dream wedding.
Which details from "England's Castles" could be
included in the advertisement to BEST support
the author's point?
details about other English castles
details about the Armstrong family
details about how the castle was defeated
during the Wars of the Roses
details about the location of the castle on the
Northumberland coastline
Castles:
Which BEST provides an objective summary of
the passage "England's Castle"?
The passage tells the history of many of
England's most important castles.
The passage explains how and why castles
were built throughout England.
The passage tells the history of England's most
beautiful castle.
The passage tells the history of one of
England's oldest castles.
Castles:
Advertisement for Bamburgh Castle:
Looking for an ideal wedding venue steeped in British
history with an amazing view of the Northumberland
Coastline? Bamburgh Castle is the site for you. Our restored castle dates back to England's earliest history and provides that classic backdrop that every bride
dreams of with that hint of honor and glory desired by
every groom. Please contact our event planner today to reserve your dream wedding.
How does the discussion of weddings in
"England's Castles" contrast with the
advertisement?
The passage focuses on the beauty of the
castle, while the advertisement focuses on the
history of the castle.
The passage and the advertisement both
attempt to attract tourists to visit the castle and
host major events there.
The passage provides the rich history of the
castle, making the article a better wedding
advertisement than the advertisement itself.
The passage provides general information about
the castle including its current use, while the
advertisement is trying to persuade the reader
to host their wedding there.
Castles:
Which inference is supported by "England's
Castles"?
England is home to many of the most beautiful
castles in the world.
The Forester family helped Henry VII to become
King of England.
Thousands of people have enjoyed having their
wedding at Castle Bamburg.
There is no longer an aviation museum in
England.
Castles:
Which selection BEST identifies a central idea of
the passage?
Castle Bamburgh is an amazingly cool castle in
Northumberland.
Castle Bamburgh is an ancient castle that now
hosts tourists and weddings.
The Anglo-Saxons built mighty castles because
they were smarter than their Viking invaders.
By researching the history of a single English
castle, a reader can learn about the history of
England.
Castles:
How is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle used in the
passage "England's Castles"?
It is used to provide a definitive date for when
Bamburgh Castle was built.
It is used to provide reasons one cannot trust
English history from that time period at all.
It is used to provide background knowledge
about Bamburgh Castle but carefully explained.
It is used to provide most of the information
about Bamburgh Castle throughout the passage.
Constructed Response from "England's Castles":
How does the author use the history of Castle
Bamburgh in "England's Castles" to trace the
history of England?
Use at least two details from the passage to
support your answer.
Explain how this single castle is part of England's history.
6th graders are weird.
Olympics:
Which narrative about the Atlanta 1996 Olympics
would BEST match a primary purpose of “The
Summer Olympics of 1936”?
A story about how UN Ambassador and former
Atlanta mayor Andrew Young helped bring the
Olympic Games to Atlanta.
A story about how the U.S. Men’s Olympic
Basketball team, also known as the “Dream
Team,” was created and competed in Atlanta
after Olympic rules were changed to allow
professional basketball players to compete.
A story about how Atlanta was awarded the
games, constructed the Olympic Village, and
hosted the games, including detailing how
Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic Torch and how
the Olympic buildings were converted for public
use once the games were completed.
A story about the history of the Olympics up until
1996 and the work major cities complete in
order to be awarded the opportunity to host the
Olympic Games, focusing on each of the major
cities to be awarded the Olympics from Athens,
Greece to Atlanta, Georgia.
Olympics:
How did the viewing rooms contribute to the
advancement of the Olympics?
They gave Olympic athletes a place to watch the
Olympic Games.
They gave the officials of the host city a place to
watch the Olympic Games.
They gave spectators a place to meet the
Olympic athletes during the Olympic
Games.
They gave people a place to view many hours of
taped competition during the Olympic Games.
Olympics:
Which of the following statements BEST
summarizes "The Summer Olympics of 1936?"
"The Summer Olympics of 1936" is about Jesse
Owen's success in the Olympics.
"The Summer Olympics of 1936" is about
Hitler's obsession with hosting the Olympics in
Berlin.
"The Summer Olympics of 1936" is about the
racial history and injustice that occurred in
Germany during the time.
"The Summer Olympics of 1936" is about the
advancements and politics that affected the
Olympics during the time.
Hero:
Which statement BEST summarizes "What
Makes a Hero?"
Heroes are found in many stories, but they may
also be people you encounter on any given day.
The actions of heroes such as Gilgamesh and
Romeo inspired real-life heroes such as Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Popular stories and movies today that feature
fantastic heroes owe their successes to the first
authors and creators of hero stories.
Without myths and other well-known stories of
heroes, people would not realize the value of the
heroes that live in our communities.
Hero:
Which statement BEST describes how Irena
Sendler is introduced in "What Makes a Hero?"
Irena Sendler is introduced as a humble hero.
Irena Sendler is introduced as a collaborator of
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Irena Sendler is introduced as a type of hero
that can be found in every community.
Irena Sendler is introduced as an additional
example of a hero who acted on the behalf of
others.
Hero:
First, a hero embodies the saying from the late
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, "Courage is not
the absence of fear, but rather the assessment
that something else is more important than fear."
What key idea is being illustrated by Roosevelt's
quote in "What Makes a Hero?"
Superheroes, because of their fearlessness, are
the best examples of courageous heroes.
Roosevelt, as a United States President,
overcame fear in order to successfully fulfill his
position.
Everyman heroes, motivated to act on the behalf
of others, demonstrate that courage can
overcome fear.
Heroes quickly assess a situation and consider
financial risks, possible damage to reputation,
and safety concerns before taking action.
