A Journal of Dreams
Angela Harmon
1Beatrice flipped through her binder of newspaper articles that she had written over the past few years. Although the articles were just rewritten from the headlines she read in the paper or from newspaper clippings her parents had saved, she knew that one day she would become a newspaper reporter and cover news stories herself. One of the articles rehashed a story her parents had clipped from the newspaper years earlier. The article was about an African-American woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.
2Beatrice examined her work:
3Act of Defiance Lands Woman in Jail
4Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, was arrested on December 1, 1955, after refusing to give up her seat on a bus and move to the designated section of the bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This was not the first incident involving African Americans fighting for equal rights. More and more African Americans were fighting back against the laws that segregated whites and blacks.
5Newspapers had been covering incidents such as these for many years now and Beatrice was enthralled by reading about how the country was evolving. She felt a sense of empowerment after perusing these articles. She wanted to write as eloquently as the journalists at the newspaper, and she wanted to inspire others through her own writing. Furthermore, she wanted to make a difference in the civil rights movement—just as Rosa Parks and others did.
6She flipped the page to read another one of her articles:
7Sit-In at Lunch Counter Sparks Controversy
8Four African-American students were refused service when they sat at the whites only lunch counter in Woolworth's in Greensborough, North Carolina on February 1, 1960. The students—who refused to leave the counter despite threats and warnings—remained at the store until it closed. Over the next few days, more people joined the peaceful sit-in at Woolworth's.
9The day after Beatrice reviewed her articles, her sixth-grade class went to listen to a civil rights speaker. As Beatrice listened to the speaker, she feverishly wrote down as much of the speech as she could, so she could write a news article about it later.
10When Beatrice got home, she reviewed her notes:
11My name is Mr. Wallace and I am an involved in the civil rights movement. When I was younger, I protested the way some whites treated blacks. I failed to understand why my rights were less important because of the color of my skin. Despite the powerful negative influences around me, my family and friends helped me realize I could do anything.
12I attended many protests and marches to support equal rights for all citizens. I attended a march in Washington, DC, led by Martin Luther King Jr. Afterward, King gave a speech. I was moved by what he said. He wanted what all people—white or black—wanted: to be treated fairly and equally, and, students, I believe that one day all citizens will gain that right.
13After rereading the speech, Beatrice felt more deeply than ever that she wanted to be a journalist and have a positive impact on her society. She knew that her journey would be difficult, but it would also be worthwhile.
Question
How do the article excerpts help you understand the passage better?
A The article excerpts refute information presented in the passage.The article excerpts refute information presented in the passage.
B The article excerpts compare and contrast ideas from the passage.The article excerpts compare and contrast ideas from the passage.
C The article excerpts expand on information presented in the passage.The article excerpts expand on information presented in the passage.
D The article excerpts analyze the subject's opinions from the passage.
C The article excerpts expand on information presented in the passage.
No Fear
Tracy Wilson
1 Austin reached into his backpack to make sure that it was there. He wasn’t sure he needed his inhaler, but he was checking just in case. His chest was tight as he once again attempted a deep breath. He completely filled his lungs and exhaled smoothly. He repeated this rhythm several times, surprised at the ease at which it came. But he’d keep the inhaler in his pocket. It had been a long time since he’d had a real asthma attack, since Little League, in fact. But it was never too far from his mind, especially when he played baseball.
2 Austin loved baseball, like fish love water, but he felt his asthma had probably kept him from reaching his full athletic potential. He knew today’s practice would be tough, for tomorrow was a big game. He was right. It was rough, and Austin and several others weren’t at the top of their game today. Coach Tanner firmly patted Austin’s shoulder as they headed for the dugout. “You’ve got to stop using it as a crutch, and let it go son.” Coach said in a firm, low voice.
Question
Based on the passage, which statement is fact rather than fiction?
Responses
A Austin has asthma.Austin has asthma.
B Austin lost his inhaler.Austin lost his inhaler.
C Coach Tanner has asthma.Coach Tanner has asthma.
D Several players have asthma.Several players have asthma.
A Austin has asthma.
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Question
Excerpt from Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography
From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books. Pleased with the Pilgrim's Progress, my first collection was of John Bunyan's works in separate little volumes. I afterward sold them to enable me to buy R. Burton's Historical Collections; they were small chapmen's books, and cheap, 40 or 50 in all. My father's little library consisted chiefly of books in polemic divinity, most of which I read, and have since often regretted that, at a time when I had such a thirst for knowledge, more proper books had not fallen in my way since it was now resolved I should not be a clergyman. Plutarch's Lives there was in which I read abundantly, and I still think that time spent to great advantage. There was also a book of De Foe's, called an Essay on Projects, and another of Dr. Mather's, called Essays to do Good, which perhaps gave me a turn of thinking that had an influence on some of the principal future events of my life.
This bookish inclination at length determined my father to make me a printer, though he had already one son (James) of that profession. In 1717 my brother James returned from England with a press and letters to set up his business in Boston. I liked it much better than that of my father, but still had a hankering for the sea. To prevent the apprehended effect of such an inclination, my father was impatient to have me bound to my brother. I stood out some time, but at last was persuaded, and signed the indentures when I was yet but twelve years old. I was to serve as an apprentice till I was twenty-one years of age, only I was to be allowed journeyman's wages during the last year. In a little time I made great proficiency in the business, and became a useful hand to my brother. I now had access to better books. An acquaintance with the apprentices of booksellers enabled me sometimes to borrow a small one, which I was careful to return soon and clean. Often I sat up in my room reading the greatest part of the night, when the book was borrowed in the evening and to be returned early in the morning, lest it should be missed or wanted.
Which aspect of life in early America is illustrated BEST by this excerpt?
Responses
A The goal of most Americans was to be healthy.The goal of most Americans was to be healthy.
B Religion was the main interest and study of Americans in the colonies.Religion was the main interest and study of Americans in the colonies.
C Most Americans had to work for a living, yet many wanted to be educated.Most Americans had to work for a living, yet many wanted to be educated.
D The acquisition of wealth was more important than any other activity in life.
C Most Americans had to work for a living, yet many wanted to be educated.
Jeremy buys a value pack of cheese crackers that contains 42 1/2
ounces of crackers. He divides this into servings of 1 1/4
ounces each. What is the total number of servings Jeremy can make from the value pack?
To find the total number of servings Jeremy can make, we need to divide the total number of ounces of crackers in the value pack by the number of ounces in each serving.
42 1/2 ounces / 1 1/4 ounces = (42 * 2 + 1) / (1 * 4 + 1) = 85 / 5 = 17
So, Jeremy can make a total of 17 servings from the value pack.
Jeremy buys a value pack of cheese crackers that contains 42 1/2
ounces of crackers. He divides this into servings of 1 1/4
ounces each. What is the total number of servings Jeremy can make from the value pack?
A. 8 1/2
B.34 servings
C. 43 3/4 servings
D.53 servings
To find the total number of servings Jeremy can make, we need to divide the total number of ounces of crackers in the value pack by the number of ounces in each serving.
We have 42 1/2 ounces / 1 1/4 ounces per serving.
To divide fractions, we need to change the divisor (1 1/4) into a reciprocal fraction (4/5).
42 1/2 * 5/4 = (85/2) * (5/4) = 425/8 = 53 and 1/8
Based on this calculation, Jeremy can make a total of D. 53 servings from the value pack.
Aaron works 3 1/2
hours every Saturday at a rate of $7.25 per hour. He is paid every four weeks. If his boss gives him a $1.00 raise, how much will Aaron be paid in his next paycheck?
A.
$95.70
B.
$101.50
C.
$108.90
D.
$115.50