Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The poor horse was very melancholy, and wandered up and down in the wood, seeking some little shelter from the cold wind and rain. Presently a fox met him: "What’s the matter, my friend?" said he. "Why do you hang down your head and look so lonely and woe-begone?" "Ah!" replied the horse, "justice and avarice never dwell in one house; my master has forgotten all that I have done for him so many years, and because I can no longer work he has turned me adrift and says unless I become stronger than a lion he will not take me back again; what chance can I have of that? He knows I have none, or he would not talk so."
Which inference can be made about the farmer in this text?
(1 point)
Responses
The farmer has not acted fairly towards the horse.
The farmer has not acted fairly towards the horse.
The farmer loved the horse dearly.
The farmer loved the horse dearly.
The farmer has owned the horse only for a short time.
The farmer has owned the horse only for a short time.
The farmer has no reason for letting the horse go.
The farmer has no reason for letting the horse go.
Question 2
Which sentence contains an analogy?(1 point)
Responses
Sam is the new Babe Ruth.
Sam is the new Babe Ruth.
Sam is a human spell-checker.
Sam is a human spell-checker.
The spelling bee is to Sam as the World Series is to a baseball player.
The spelling bee is to Sam as the World Series is to a baseball player.
The spelling bee is Sam's favorite event of the year.
The spelling bee is Sam's favorite event of the year.
Question 3
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The poor horse was very melancholy, and wandered up and down in the wood, seeking some little shelter from the cold wind and rain. Presently a fox met him: "What’s the matter, my friend?" said he. "Why do you hang down your head and look so lonely and woe-begone?" "Ah!" replied the horse, "justice and avarice never dwell in one house; my master has forgotten all that I have done for him so many years, and because I can no longer work he has turned me adrift and says unless I become stronger than a lion he will not take me back again; what chance can I have of that? He knows I have none, or he would not talk so."
Which idea is stated explicitly in the text?
(1 point)
Responses
The horse believes he has a chance to return to his master.
The horse believes he has a chance to return to his master.
The horse feels sad about his current situation.
The horse feels sad about his current situation.
The fox is trying to trick the horse.
The fox is trying to trick the horse.
The farmer was sad to let his horse go.
The farmer was sad to let his horse go.
Question 4
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
It was way past her bedtime, but Trishna could not put the book down. The suspense was building, and she had to find out what happened to the girl who was lost in the forest. Luckily Trishna was a night owl, so she had no problem staying up until the book was finished.
What is the meaning of the metaphor in this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Trishna is compared to a night owl because both Trishna and the night owl prefer to spend time alone.
Trishna is compared to a night owl because both Trishna and the night owl prefer to spend time alone.
Trishna is compared to a night owl to show that they both can stay awake all night long.
Trishna is compared to a night owl to show that they both can stay awake all night long.
Trishna is compared to a night owl to show that they both have excellent hearing and sight.
Trishna is compared to a night owl to show that they both have excellent hearing and sight.
Trishna is compared to a night owl because both Trishna and the night owl are extremely intelligent.
Trishna is compared to a night owl because both Trishna and the night owl are extremely intelligent.
Question 5
Use the sentences below to answer the question.
A gymnast suffers an injury and is unable to compete in the state meet. She spends the next year training even harder and overcoming many obstacles until she is finally healthy enough to compete again.
This passage is most likely an example of which element?
(1 point)
Responses
a setting
a setting
an analysis
an analysis
a main idea
a main idea
a theme
a theme
Question 6
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men. He asked each man only a few questions, turning none of his prospects away. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands—in a hurry. Jacques briefly answered a question about his work skills, and the midshipman nodded his approval. Jacques could join the crew of the Orion. "Sign your name or your mark here," the midshipman said, pointing to a spot in a record book.
Which important detail should be included in a summary of this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
The midshipman approved of Jacques.
The midshipman approved of Jacques.
Jacques joined the crew of the Orion
Jacques joined the crew of the Orion
The midshipman asked Jacques to sign his name.
The midshipman asked Jacques to sign his name.
Jacques answered questions.
Jacques answered questions.
Question 7
True or False: The theme is different from the main idea because it is not directly stated.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 8
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Reid stood in the doorway of the kitchen and took a deep breath. Then he took another deep breath. Crystal, his little sister, was standing in the middle of what looked like a cloud of flour. Her face looked like it was about to crumble. "The bag fell when I was trying to get a box of cereal, and when I tried to clean it up I just made it worse!"
Reid walked to the broom closet and took out a broom, dustpan, and vacuum cleaner. "Go get some towels and a bucket of water. It's okay. We will get this cleaned up together."
Crystal no longer looked like she would cry. "Thanks, Reid!" She ran to the linen closet to gather more supplies.
Which theme is developed in the excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
Being careless will cause unexpected problems.
Being careless will cause unexpected problems.
Big problems seem smaller with help.
Big problems seem smaller with help.
It takes time to do a job well.
It takes time to do a job well.
It is important to keep a clean home.
It is important to keep a clean home.
Question 9
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Daniella sat on her bedroom floor, her math book and scrap paper scattered around her. She buried her head in her hands. She couldn't wait until Jorge, her next-door neighbor and math genius, got there. She had texted him a few minutes ago asking if he could come help her study for her math exam, and, as always, he responded right away with an enthusiastic yes. He had helped her out so many times over the last few years.
"Hi!" Daniella said cheerfully, her stress melting away at the sight of her neighbor at her door.
"Hey," Jorge replied as he walked in her room. "Let's get to it!"
"Thank you so much. I know I can always count on you to help me out!". Daniella said as she put her arm around Jorge.
Jorge smiled. "I'm happy to help. Math is sort of my thing, you know."
What do the events and the dialogue reveal about Jorge?
(1 point)
Responses
Jorge is reliable.
Jorge is reliable.
Jorge is dishonest.
Jorge is dishonest.
Jorge is courageous.
Jorge is courageous.
Jorge is quiet.
Jorge is quiet.
Question 10
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Jacques joined a group of men carrying boxes and barrels up the gangway to the ship's main deck. The thick smells and earsplitting noises nearly made Jacques lose his balance. The deck of the Orion was like a small marketplace full of shouting men working and cleaning, and bellowing, frightened animals.
Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Jacques was strong enough to help carry boxes.
Jacques was strong enough to help carry boxes.
Jacques joined a group of men.
Jacques joined a group of men.
Jacques carried boxes onto the chaotic deck.
Jacques carried boxes onto the chaotic deck.
Jacques was startled by the loud noises on the deck.