Worksheets8th ELA FAST Practice Test
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 5hrs 15mins
1. What does the word accolades mean as it is used in paragraph 4?
fictional stories
formal recognitions
various professions
performance spaces
2. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Which idea is developed in paragraph 6?
Historically, women named asteroids after themselves
Originally, asteroids were thought to be mythical objects.
Originally, scientists disagreed on how to name asteroids.
Historically, few asteroids have been named after women.
2. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part B
Fill in the bubble before the sentence that supports the idea in Part A.
The asteroid population kind of needed it, too.
The first
asteroids to be discovered, in the early 1800s, were named for figures
in Roman and Greek mythology.
As more were found, astronomers
began naming the space rocks after themselves, and then after famous
individuals in culture, science, art, music, and literature.
In those
times, all of these fields were dominated by men, so women working
and contributing to the same arenas were overlooked.
3. How does paragraph 7 develop the author’s purpose of celebrating a
range of individuals’ accomplishments?
by describing Mainzer’s criteria for naming an asteroid after someone
by justifying why scientists like Mainzer name asteroids after
someone
by establishing Mainzer’s scientific qualifications that allow her to
name asteroids
by explaining how Mainzer collaborates with another scientist when
naming asteroids
4. What does the phrase “arrived with an impact of an asteroid” in
paragraph 10 suggest?
New scientific discoveries are often connected to musicians.
The success that Franklin achieved was artistically significant.
Revolutionary change within music can be destructive to society.
It was inevitable that scientists would name a discovery after Franklin.
5. Select two ways the author supports the argument that Franklin is an
important figure who should be recognized.
by listing her many musical achievements
by naming the genres that inspired her music
by listing all the women asteroids have been named for
by explaining the facts about the asteroid named after her
by providing examples of ways people respond to her as a performer
6. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Select two central ideas of the passage.
Thousands of asteroids are discovered each year.
It is important to consider diversity when naming asteroids.
Franklin should receive more attention than she has received in
the past.
More people should understand how the process for naming
asteroids works.
Franklin’s influence on the world and music has been honored in
many ways.
6. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part B
How does the author develop the central ideas in Part A?
by explaining the impact music can have on people
by explaining what qualifies an asteroid to receive a name
by explaining why Mainzer named an asteroid after Franklin
by explaining how Mainzer was influenced by Franklin’s music
7. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
In paragraphs 1 and 2 of Passage 1, how does the narrator develop the
perspective of the lumber company advisors?
by explaining their logging experience
by showing their conversation with the loggers
by emphasizing their relationship with the loggers
by sharing their response to the new plans for logging
8. In paragraph 5 of Passage 1, what does the phrase “bovine locomotive”
suggest about Babe?
He is unusually loud.
He is incredibly strong.
He is often carrying people.
He is enhanced with metal parts.
7. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part B
In paragraph 3, how is the narrator’s perspective developed differently
than the advisors’ perspective in Part A?
with multiple people’s opinions of Bunyan
with details about Bunyan’s recent decisions
with questions about Bunyan’s interest in work
with references to Bunyan’s successful reputation
8. In paragraph 5 of Passage 1, what does the phrase “bovine locomotive”
suggest about Babe?
He is unusually loud.
He is incredibly strong.
He is often carrying people.
He is enhanced with metal parts.
9. Read this sentence from Passage 1.
“Babe was a great pet and very docile as a general thing but he seemed
to have a sense of humor and frequently got into mischief.” (paragraph 6)
The word “docile” comes from the Latin word for “to teach.” Based on this
information, what is the meaning of the word docile as it is used in
paragraph 6?
aware
ill-suited
serious
well-behaved
10. The first stanza of Passage 2 creates confusion about the events. Select
two poetic devices that help achieve this effect.
repetition of the word “or”
using end rhyme in lines 3–5
extending the length of line 2
building imagery of the setting
providing a list of actions in line 8
11. Read these lines from Passage 2.
46 And then we realized at last
That ev’ry camp that we had passed
Was ours. Yes, it was then we found
The river we was on was round.
What is the effect of the line break between lines 47 and 48?
It creates annoyance toward the river.
It highlights what the speaker learned.
It emphasizes how the loggers solved their problem.
It builds suspense for the explanation about the camp.
12. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Select two themes developed in Passage 2.
Working hard can be unnecessary.
Traveling to unfamiliar places is risky.
Situations can be different than they seem.
Leaders need help from their team members.
Paying attention to surroundings is important.
12. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part B
Which detail from Passage 2 develops the themes in Part A?
The loggers have to work in bad weather.
The loggers enjoy their work near the river.
The loggers expect their work to be the same as usual.
The loggers are surprised by how much work they complete.
13. The Hero character archetype is a soldier, winner, or rescuer who rises to
a challenge. Fill in the bubbles to show how Bunyan represents the Hero archetype in
each passage.
He explores unnamed logging territory.
Passage 1
Passage 2
Both
Passages
13. The Hero character archetype is a soldier, winner, or rescuer who rises to
a challenge. Fill in the bubbles to show how Bunyan represents the Hero archetype in
each passage.
He helps a logging team work toward a goal.
Passage 1
Passage 2
Both Passages
13. The Hero character archetype is a soldier, winner, or rescuer who rises to
a challenge. Fill in the bubbles to show how Bunyan represents the Hero archetype in
each passage.
He is asked to solve a difficult logging problem.
Passage 1
Passage 2
Both Passages
