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ELA Unit 2 Exam

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

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?

a)

details about other English castles

b)

details about the Armstrong family

c)

details about how the castle was defeated

during the Wars of the Roses

d)

details about the location of the castle on the

Northumberland coastline

2.

Castles:

Which BEST provides an objective summary of

the passage "England's Castle"?

a)

The passage tells the history of many of

England's most important castles.

b)

The passage explains how and why castles

were built throughout England.

c)

The passage tells the history of England's most

beautiful castle.

d)

The passage tells the history of one of

England's oldest castles.

3.

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?

a)

The passage focuses on the beauty of the

castle, while the advertisement focuses on the

history of the castle.

b)

The passage and the advertisement both

attempt to attract tourists to visit the castle and

host major events there.

c)

The passage provides the rich history of the

castle, making the article a better wedding

advertisement than the advertisement itself.

d)

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.

4.

Castles:

Which inference is supported by "England's

Castles"?

a)

England is home to many of the most beautiful

castles in the world.

b)

The Forester family helped Henry VII to become

King of England.

c)

Thousands of people have enjoyed having their

wedding at Castle Bamburg.

d)

There is no longer an aviation museum in

England.

5.

Castles:

Which selection BEST identifies a central idea of

the passage?

a)

Castle Bamburgh is an amazingly cool castle in

Northumberland.

b)

Castle Bamburgh is an ancient castle that now

hosts tourists and weddings.

c)

The Anglo-Saxons built mighty castles because

they were smarter than their Viking invaders.

d)

By researching the history of a single English

castle, a reader can learn about the history of

England.

6.

Castles:

How is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle used in the

passage "England's Castles"?

a)

It is used to provide a definitive date for when

Bamburgh Castle was built.

b)

It is used to provide reasons one cannot trust

English history from that time period at all.

c)

It is used to provide background knowledge

about Bamburgh Castle but carefully explained.

d)

It is used to provide most of the information

about Bamburgh Castle throughout the passage.

7.

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.

a)

Explain how this single castle is part of England's history.

b)

6th graders are weird.

8.

Olympics:

Which narrative about the Atlanta 1996 Olympics

would BEST match a primary purpose of “The

Summer Olympics of 1936”?

a)

A story about how UN Ambassador and former

Atlanta mayor Andrew Young helped bring the

Olympic Games to Atlanta.

b)

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.

c)

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.

d)

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.

9.

Olympics:

How did the viewing rooms contribute to the

advancement of the Olympics?

a)

They gave Olympic athletes a place to watch the

Olympic Games.

b)

They gave the officials of the host city a place to

watch the Olympic Games.

c)

They gave spectators a place to meet the

Olympic athletes during the Olympic

Games.

d)

They gave people a place to view many hours of

taped competition during the Olympic Games.

10.

Olympics:

Which of the following statements BEST

summarizes "The Summer Olympics of 1936?"

a)

"The Summer Olympics of 1936" is about Jesse

Owen's success in the Olympics.

b)

"The Summer Olympics of 1936" is about

Hitler's obsession with hosting the Olympics in

Berlin.

c)

"The Summer Olympics of 1936" is about the

racial history and injustice that occurred in

Germany during the time.

d)

"The Summer Olympics of 1936" is about the

advancements and politics that affected the

Olympics during the time.

11.

Hero:

Which statement BEST summarizes "What

Makes a Hero?"

a)

Heroes are found in many stories, but they may

also be people you encounter on any given day.

b)

The actions of heroes such as Gilgamesh and

Romeo inspired real-life heroes such as Martin

Luther King, Jr.

c)

Popular stories and movies today that feature

fantastic heroes owe their successes to the first

authors and creators of hero stories.

d)

Without myths and other well-known stories of

heroes, people would not realize the value of the

heroes that live in our communities.

12.

Hero:

Which statement BEST describes how Irena

Sendler is introduced in "What Makes a Hero?"

a)

Irena Sendler is introduced as a humble hero.

b)

Irena Sendler is introduced as a collaborator of

Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Irena Sendler is introduced as a type of hero

that can be found in every community.

d)

Irena Sendler is introduced as an additional

example of a hero who acted on the behalf of

others.

13.

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?"

a)

Superheroes, because of their fearlessness, are

the best examples of courageous heroes.

b)

Roosevelt, as a United States President,

overcame fear in order to successfully fulfill his

position.

c)

Everyman heroes, motivated to act on the behalf

of others, demonstrate that courage can

overcome fear.

d)

Heroes quickly assess a situation and consider

financial risks, possible damage to reputation,

and safety concerns before taking action.