Read this excerpt. What is the purpose of this paragraph? A to list the characteristics of a successful basketball team B to provide a transition between opposing arguments C to compare a film adaptation to the text on which it’s based

This selection is mainly about A how scientists create medicine from venomous species. B how scientists prevent a species’ extinction. C the process for trading a slow loris. D tourists’ experiences interacting with slow lorises.

The mood in this excerpt can best be described as A) elated. B) frantic. C) bitter. D) whimsical.

The author makes the claim that robots will help humans in the future. Which is the main strategy used throughout the selection to develop this claim? A The author explains a problem then presents solutions. B The author shares events ...

Which statement best summarizes the process Carl Pennypacker took to learn more about fires on Earth? A He began with a question and met with several researchers to discuss their perspectives. B He began with data that offered an explanation ...

Based on what you have read, why did Tom Calvert send a drone to the mountainous area? A It would have taken a human crew longer to get there. B It would taken a while to get helicopters to fly.

Which sentence from the selection best reflects the central idea? A In April 2019, hundreds of firefighters fought to save Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. B But in the near future, drones and other types of robots ...

The students concluded that the yeast respired aerobically at first and then switched to anaerobic respiration. Which two pieces of evidence support their conclusion? A. The glucose was used up by the end of the experiment. B. Carbon dioxide was ...

Screaming and shouting, the toddler threw a tantrum, and her father felt very embarrassed about it, so he picked her up and carried her out the door. There seemed to be very many protesters and they carried bright, colorful signs covered ...

Which keyword from “Chapter 7” lets Jonas know he was skipped during the assignments? A) Twenty B) Clearly C) Hush D) Moved What is the central idea of “Chapter 7”? A) Jonas is sure there was a mistake during ...

You pick a marble and pick a card. How many outcomes are possible? 1 2

These are the people or animals who take part in a literary work. This is the combination of ways that an author shows readers what a person in a literary selection is like. This is writing that talks about imaginary ...

The 6 members of the homecoming decorating committee want to make 525 paper flowers for the homecoming dance. Each flower takes about 4 1/2 minutes to make. About how long will each member of the committee have to spend making ...

Think about what you have read. What is one reason why the Lakers won back-to-back championships in 1987 and 1988? A Magic was the coach of the Lakers during both seasons. B The Lakers head coach claimed that the Lakers ...

The author says that Magic is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. What is one fact from the text that supports this statement? A Kareem Abdul-Jabbar taught Magic his famous shot, the junior hook shot, which Magic ...

Which statement describes the main argument of Truth’s speech? A. Women would be able to accomplish more than men, if given the proper rights. B. Men will eventually be forced to give women the rights they have been fighting for.

Which detail from the speech best supports the answer to Part A? A. “I have heard much about the sexes being equal; I can carry as much as any man, and can eat as much too, if I can get ...

How does Truth’s discussion of the Bible and religion contribute to her defense of women’s rights? A. Words of faith promote women’s rights. B. Men will eventually see their sins. C. Society has to change, but women can help. D. ...

There is one blank in the sentence below. For this blank, click the phrase that correctly uses an infinitive phrase. __________ he brought them bread. To get a lesson from his friends By getting a lesson from his friends

How does the following quote contribute to the development of ideas in the speech? “As for intellect, all I can say is, if women have a pint and man a quart — why can’t she have her little pint full?” ...

More than ever, Frederick Douglass wanted – learn how to read – learning how to read – to learn how to read – to be learned how to read

Read this excerpt from the selection. Which statement best summarizes the idea expressed in this excerpt? A. Training the brain to keep the attention on goals and outcomes is the key to endurance. B. Focusing attention on breaking records ...

What does Hamlet think the appearance of a Ghost resembling his father means? O King Hamlet is still alive. O There has been foul play. O The King of Norway poses a grave threat. O King Hamlet was not given ...

Aesop was an ancient storyteller who was credited with writing O The Iliad. O The Odyssey. O a series of fables. O the legend of King Minos.

Miss Brill tells the old, invalid gentleman that she is A) a teacher. B) an audience member. C) an actress. D) a band member.

This selection’s theme can best be described as the A harm of status in society. B experience of growing up. C pain of loneliness. D importance of relationships.

How was papyrus made and used? Put the steps in this process in order from first to last. People wrote on the papyrus, which could then be rolled and stored. People removed the flowers and leaves from the stalk ...

The selection states that paper was better than parchment because paper was A) lighter and smoother. B) not ruined by water or rain. C) thicker and heavier. D) made in many different colors.

Based on what you read, what is wastewater? A a kind of dirty water that is created when a paper mill makes paper B a special coating put on paper to make it heavy or shiny C a chemical that ...

Read this excerpt. The very light paper that is made from ground wood A) is cheap to make and can be found in every color. B) is cheap to make but does not last long. C) costs a lot to make ...

During the 1200s, what did the people in Europe use to make paper? A) leaves B) mud C) wool D) rags

At the paper mill, what is used to soften the small wood chips in the big tank? A ice B steam C glass D rocks

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.

This selection can best be described as A a personal essay. B an argumentative piece. C a biography. D an informational text.

Author Ambrose Bierce is best known for writing stories that fall in which two of the following genres? A) thrillers B) romantic stories C) science fiction D) war stories E) fables

The author quotes writer James Joyce in describing humans as a “parenthesis of infinitesimal brevity.” The authors are suggesting that as a species, humans A should dig deeper to find meaning. B could eventually become immortal. C will outlive all ...

What motivated the clergyman to help Scoresby in his first exam? A) selfishness B) sympathy C) spite D) fear

This selection is best described as A) science fiction. B) informational nonfiction. C) realistic fiction. D) persuasive nonfiction.

Anubis opened the mummies’ mouths. Why? A so they could breathe B so they could hold things C so they could bite D so they could speak

Anubis was A the river in the afterlife. B the ruler of the underworld. C a helpless traveler. D an ancient country.

Read this part of the text. Ancient Egyptians created Anubis to A) feed the people. B) guard the people. C) bring air and rain. D) make medicine.

If you saw Anubis in his animal form, he would be A) a wolf. B) a crocodile. C) an ostrich. D) an elephant.

Read this part of the text. How were Isis and Anubis alike? A They did not believe in gods. B They did not believe in the afterlife. C They both helped each other. D They both feared wild dogs.

Anubis was an ancient Egyptian god. Egypt is a country on which continent? A South America B Africa C Europe D North America

This text is mainly about the A greatest human rulers in ancient times. B most feared animals in ancient Egypt. C process for mummifying a person. D ancient god Anubis and his family.