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Correct Statement About Ra

Which statement about Ra is correct? A) His sun disc could be used for good and bad. B) His enemies were Hu and Sia, who helped humans. C) He always lost to Apep in their daily fights. D) He lived forever in the form of the Nile River.

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The Role of Ra in Creation and Nature as Described by the Author No —.

The author explains that Ra created the seasons and months and the plants and animals. Ra was a A pharaoh. B creator god. C pyramid. D tamed cow.

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The author’s intended purpose for writing this text is to

The author most likely wrote this text to A teach the reader about ancient Egyptian beliefs. B show the reader how to have light and grow food. C compare ancient Egyptians to modern people. D argue that gods and goddesses are not real.

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Summarizing a Text Segment

Which sentence best summarizes this part of the text? A Ra created human beings. B Hu and Sia tried to defeat Ra. C Ra kept humans from having power. D Ancient Egyptians liked Hu more than Sia.

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Understanding Ra’s Perspective

Read this part of the text. This part shows you that Ra A could take on many animal forms. B was not sure he wanted to be a god. C thought he had to hide from humans. D did not understand his powers as a god.

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The Role and Nature of Ra in Ancient Egyptian Mythology

Ra was A) the ruler of all the gods. B) the god of air. C) a mummy in a pyramid. D) an evil snake.

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The question this text is mainly about

This text is mainly about A) the history of the ancient Egyptian god Ra. B) how to become a god or goddess. C) the way ancient Egyptians honor their rulers. D) how to survive a visit to the underworld.

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Importance of Soft Brushes in Fossil Excavation Techniques

The selection states that soft brushes can be used to move sand and soil away from a fossil that is under the ground. The brushes must be soft so that the A fossil does not break. B soil stays healthy for plants. C brushes will last for a…

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The Preservation of Hard Animal Structures in Fossil Records

Why are teeth, bones, and horns more likely to be found than other animal parts? A These parts are so small that other animals can’t see them and don’t eat them. B These parts are very colorful and are easy to see. C These parts are…

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How does water cause an animal’s body to become a stone-like fossil?

Based on this excerpt, how does water cause an animal’s body to become a stone-like fossil? A) The hydrogen in the water makes the body of an animal very soft, and then turns it into a fossil. B) The oxygen in the water causes the animal…

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Best Locations for Fossil Hunting Based on what you read, where are two good places to look for fossils?

Based on what you read, where are two good places to look for fossils? A) anywhere that is in full sunshine all day B) in a place where plant life covers the ground C) anywhere that rocks have broken through the soil D) anywhere that…

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Public Sentiment on Ken Kendrick

Which one of these sayings best summarizes the public’s sentiment about owner Ken Kendrick? A) Actions speak louder than words. B) History repeats itself. C) Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. D) Winning isn’t everything.

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Understanding the Nature of Fossil Descriptions in Texts

This selection gives facts and details about fossils. This selection can best be described as A poetic. B narrative. C fictional. D informational.

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Public Sentiment About Owner Ken Kendrick

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Understanding the Process of Reconstructing Animal Skeletons

In this excerpt, the author says scientists can “follow a plan” to put an animal’s bones back together. What does this mean? A) Scientists make guesses about where the animal once lived. B) Scientists throw away the bones they do not use.…

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Identifying Opinionated Language in the Selection Which sentence in this part of the selection includes language that suggests an opinion?

Which sentence in this part of the selection includes language that suggests an opinion? 1. In 2012, the statistics on young black men facing profiling, incarceration, and unemployment were abysmal. 2. People of color made up 30 percent…

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Statistics on Young Black Men Facing Profiling, Incarceration, and Unemployment

In 2012, the statistics on young black men facing profiling, incarceration, and unemployment were abysmal. People of color made up 30 percent of the population that year, but 60 percent of the prison population. The Department of Justice…

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Comparing Mold Fossils and Casts in Fossil Formation

Read these two excerpts. What do mold fossils and cast have in common? A Both can be found only in ice or frozen areas. B Both are made when an animal eats a plant or another animal. C Both happen only in warm or sandy areas. D Both have…

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What might another good title for this selection be?

What might another good title for this selection be? A) Prehistoric Insects B) Taking Care of Planet Earth C) Building a Dinosaur D) Every Fossil Tells a Story

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Verification of Two Facts About Shakespeare in Greene’s Groats-Worth of Wit

Robert Greene’s pamphlet, “Greene’s Groats-Worth of Wit,” verified which two things about Shakespeare for scholars? A) Shakespeare was in debt. B) Shakespeare’s family had moved to London. C) Shakespeare was in London. D) Shakespeare’s…

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The Impact of the 1592 Plague Outbreak on Shakespeare’s Writing

How did an outbreak of plague in 1592 affect Shakespeare’s writing? A) Shakespeare fell ill with plague and was not able to write for several months. B) Disease, death, and grief became dominant themes in all his written works. C)…

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Hindu Beliefs About the Origin of the Ganges River and Other Rivers While the Ganges really originates at the base of the Himalaya Mountains, Hindus believe it and other rivers originate in

While the Ganges really originates at the base of the Himalaya Mountains, Hindus believe it and other rivers originate in A raindrops. B fish. C heaven. D outer space.

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Which two of the following statements about the pollution of the Ganges River are correct?

From these two excerpts, you can tell that which two of the following statements about the pollution of the Ganges River are correct? A The pollution affects the people of India every day. B The pollution was caused by natural disasters.…

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Connections of Polynesians According to DNA Studies

Based on the DNA studies explained in the selection, scientists connected Polynesians not to South America but to which two places? A) Italy B) Taiwan C) mainland China D) New Zealand E) England

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Methods Used by Scientists to Solve the Mystery of Ancient Island Reach

Read this excerpt. Scientists relied on which two methods to solve the mystery of how ancient people reached the islands? A) DNA analysis of people on the islands compared to other people B) the success of an explorer who sailed on a raft…

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Choose the two sentences that explain what Thor Heyerdahl was hoping to prove on a voyage to Polynesia

Choose the two sentences that explain what Thor Heyerdahl was hoping to prove on a voyage to Polynesia. 1. Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian explorer and a man who liked adventures. 2. He had a theory that ancient people from South America…

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What Were Thor Heyerdahl’s Objectives for His Voyage to Polynesia

Choose the two sentences that explain what Thor Heyerdahl was hoping to prove on a voyage to Polynesia. Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian explorer and a man who liked adventures. He had a theory that ancient people from South America had…

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Identifying the Narrator in the Story

The narrator in a text is the person telling the story. The narrator in this story is A) Mom. B) Karla. C) Uncle Joe. D) Grandma.

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Karla’s mom says Grandma’s box might have “come from the other side of the world.” The box really came from

Karla’s mom says Grandma’s box might have “come from the other side of the world.” The box really came from A) Uncle Joe. B) a pillow. C) the hospital. D) a bazaar.

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Karla’s Emotions in the Story: What Does “Eager” Indicate? In this part of the story, the word “eager” shows that Karla feels

In this part of the story, the word “eager” shows that Karla feels A disappointed. B confused. C bored. D excited.

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The rise of baseball during the Victorian era was particularly restrictive to women becauseA many women had already acquired jobs as teachers and nurses

The rise of baseball during the Victorian era was particularly restrictive to women because A many women had already acquired jobs as teachers and nurses. B the pay for female athletes at that time was not regulated and varied wildly. C…

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Identifying Simile in Describing Grandma’s Tear

Simile is a figure of speech that compares two things. Which phrase from the story uses simile to describe Grandma’s tear? A The tear seemed to bunch up, getting bigger. B Then a tear started in one of her eyes. C I kept looking at it,…

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Factors Affecting Plantation Development in New Englanders New Englanders didn’t form large scale plantations due to poor climate and __________

New Englanders didn’t form large scale plantations due to poor climate and __________. A) rocky soil B) low population C) lack of industry

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Factors Affecting Plantation Formation in New England: New Englanders didn’t form large scale plantations due to poor climate and __________. A rocky soil B low population C lack of industry

New Englanders didn’t form large scale plantations due to poor climate and __________. A rocky soil B low population C lack of industry

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