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WorksheetsUnit 3 Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
In “Children of the Wind,” the poet begins and ends the poem in a similar way in order to —
A describe the difficult flight the birds take each year
B explain how far away the birds have to travel to get home
C illustrate the birds’ instinct to return to their home in Michigan
D point out how birds are similar to airplanes in how they travel
2. In “Children of the Wind,” the alliteration in line 5 adds to a sense of —
F motion
G romance
H adventure
J weariness
In the poem “Meeting at Night,” the poet uses personification in lines 3–4 in order to —
F reveal how the waves are rough as the speaker rows
G illustrate just how frightening the sea looks at night
H describe how hard the speaker is working to get the boat to shore
J emphasize the sense of urgency the speaker is feeling
In “Meeting at Night,” the poet most likely used a rhyming scheme that —
A provides a sense of mystery in order to create a dark mood
B echoes the excitement the speaker feels
C reflects the movement of the water
D emphasizes the love between the two people who are meeting
How is line 17 in “Children of the Wind” similar to line 8 in “Meeting at Night”?
A Both lines describe the route the travelers are taking during their journey.
B Both lines show how hard the journey has been for the travelers.
C Both lines illustrate the way the travelers feel during their journeys.
D Both lines explain what the travelers learn from their journeys.
What is a theme found in both poems?
A Some journeys are best made alone.
B Some journeys are easier than others.
C A journey for love is worth the trip.
D A journey is important for the destination.
What line from the text best supports the inference that the narrator has become afraid after the volcano erupts?
F I couldn’t wait to see how the events had changed the area.
G Then the plume of smoke began to grow like an atomic explosion.
H While Bobby began to take photos from the passenger side, I concentrated on fleeing as quickly as possible.
J After school let out for the weekend, we packed up my old Chevy pickup and headed off to see the mountain.
Read the dictionary entry below for the word scale. scale \skeyl\ n 1. a machine for weighing 2. a small plate-like covering on the outer body of an animal, usually a reptile or fish 3. a small flake of skin 4. a standard of measurement Which definition represents the meaning of scale as it is used in paragraph 1?
A Definition 1
B Definition 2
C Definition 3
D Definition 4
In paragraph 2, why does the narrator most likely include details about his childhood experiences on Mount St. Helens?
F To make the passage seem more realistic
G To add a fictional element to the passage
H To prove that he has grown up since that time
J To provide reasons for his interest in returning
What does dormant mean as it is used in paragraph 3?
A Asleep
B Empty
C Working
D Slow
Based on the information in paragraph 4, which of these best describes the main cause of Mount St. Helens’ explosion?
F Earthquakes and magma buildup
G An explosion of gases and ash
H A massive landslide on the north slope
J The dormant state of the mountain
Read these sentences from paragraph 5. As I drove, Bobby described the massive landslide he saw in the distance. Rocks, ice, mud, and trees were tearing apart the previously pristine, snowcapped mountain. A large part of the north slope of the mountain had exploded, all of which moved downward at a high rate of speed. Which word best describes the mood created by this description?
A Reverent
B Anxious
C Indifferent
D Sorrowful
In paragraph 7, the word automatically uses a Latin prefix that means —
A able
B fast
C self
D will
How do paragraphs 8 through 10 relate to the rest of the selection?
A They provide factual information that relates to the personal narrative just provided.
B They give the reader statistics about the events that occurred.
C They explain how the illustrations support the information throughout the text.
D They demonstrate what type of impact a disaster can have on a person who experiences it.
Which sentence from the selection describes the narrator’s first realization that a major problem has occurred and that he and his friend must leave the situation?
A A week later, the now-active volcano had a minor eruption, shooting steam high into the air.
B He told us that officials were closing the mountain to visitors because scientists said it might erupt.
C We were just a few miles into our drive back to Seattle when Mount St. Helens exploded.
D The earthquake caused a massive landslide on the north slope of the mountain where the magma had started to swell.
The word activism is based on the root word actum, which means “an act.” What is the best definition for activism in paragraph 11?
F Doing what is right
G Being a participant
H Direct involvement
J Triggering or initiating
Which sentence could be included in the selection while maintaining the author’s voice?
A “Drive faster!” I remember Bobby saying, and I tried to.
B There was no way I was going to turn around to look at the landslide myself.
C The plume looked like a gigantic mushroom cloud.
D “Wowee!” I said, blown away by how cool it was.
Which of the following is the best summary of the article?
A Mount St. Helens, a dormant volcano, erupts unexpectedly, and its appearance changes forever.
B The eruption of a dormant volcano spews debris into the air and also causes a terrible earthquake.
C The narrator and his friend decide to celebrate the end of their senior year by taking a trip.
D The narrator and his friend go on a camping trip when a dormant volcano erupts, and they barely escape it.
What is the correct way to write sentence 1?
A Ms. Eliza Warner at rock valley school is the best teacher I’ve ever had.
B Ms. Eliza Warner at Rock Valley school is the best Teacher I ever had.
C Ms. Eliza Warner at Rock Valley School is the best teacher I’ve ever had.
D Ms. Eliza Warner at rock valley School is the best Teacher I ever had.
What change needs to be made in sentence 12?
F Change had been beginning to began
G Change had been beginning to begin
H Change had been beginning to begins
J Change had been beginning to had began
