1. Unit 1Week 1
“The Fearsome Machine”
“More than ’Man’s Best Friend’”

2. Read the story “The Fearsome Machine” before answering Numbers 1 through 10.
Now answer Numbers 1 through 10. Base your answers on “The Fearsome Machine.” 2

3. 1. Read this sentence from the passage.
Abraham was clearly irked, his bushy gray eyebrows lowering in an annoyed scowl as he looked up at his nephew.
What does irked mean in the sentence above?
A. angry
B. amused
C. frightened
D. tired

4. 2. At the beginning of the passage, how are Abraham and Bob different?
F. Bob thinks horses are quieter than cars, but Abraham thinks cars are quieter.
G. Bob is worried about buying gasoline for his car, but Abraham thinks gasoline is a good idea.
H. Bob believes cars will replace horses, but Abraham says people will only use things they trust.
I. Bob is excited about the new cars, but Abraham only trusts things that have been around for a while.

5. 3. Read this sentence from the passage.
Bob was a young man who seemed to be in perpetual motion, always walking or jogging from place to place and quite unable to sit still.
What does perpetual mean in the sentence above?
A. sometimes moving
B. never hurrying
C. sometime still
D. never stopping

6. 4. Read this sentence from the passage.
“Admit it, Uncle Abraham, you don’t trust any novelty because you don’t like things that haven’t been around for a while.”
The word novelty means something that is
F. fast.
G. old.
H. new.
I. useful.

7. 5. Read this sentence from the passage.
The young doctor was obviously elated with the new vehicle, a delighted grin lighting his face as he bounced excitedly in his seat.
What does elated mean in the sentence above?
A. annoyed
B. jumpy
C. satisfied
D. thrilled

8. G. Bob just smiled as he watched his uncle work on the engine.
6. Which sentence from the passage tells you Abraham and Bob feel differently about the automobile?
F. He ran out front in time to see Bob driving his automobile on the way to visit a patient.
G. Bob just smiled as he watched his uncle work on the engine.
H. Abraham, in contrast, was frowning as he grumbled.
I. Abraham blushed and grumbled a bit.

9. 7. According to the passage, how are automobiles and horses alike?
A. Both are new forms of transportation.
B. Both make a lot of noise when they travel.
C. Both need a type of fuel that is difficult to find.
D. Both need care and attention to keep them running properly.

10. 8. Which sentence best describes Bob and Abraham at the end of the passage?
F. They still disagree about new inventions.
G. They are both happy with the new automobile.
H. They disagree about the new automobile’s performance.
I. They have both changed their minds about new inventions.

11. 9. Read this sentence from the passage.
And so Abraham began to welcome progress with the zeal of an excited child opening birthday presents.
What does zeal mean in the sentence above?
A. anger
B. boredom
C. enthusiasm
D. humor

12. 10. How is the end of the passage different from the beginning?
F. Abraham now welcomes progress.
G. Abraham no longer trusts new things.
H. Bob now knows how to fix his new car.
I. Bob is no longer excited about his new car.

13. Read the passage, “More than ‘Man’s Best Friend’” before answering Numbers 11 through 20.
Now answer Numbers 1 through 20. Base your answers on “More than ‘Man’s Best Friend’.”

14. 11. Read this sentence from the passage.
They had just told her the family would be moving overseas, to a foreign land, far from home.
What does overseas mean in the sentence above?
A. to another city
B. to another state
C. to another country
D. to another army base

15. 12. Read this sentence from the passage.
Julia loved dogs because they were so devoted, always there when a person needed a friend.
What does devoted mean in the sentence above?
F. funny
G. helpful
H. loyal
I. playful

16. 13. According to the passage, how are search-and-rescue dogs different from other dogs?
A. They like playing games more.
B. They are motivated to work hard.
C. They have better senses of smell.
D. They enjoy being with people more.

17. 14. Read this sentence from the passage.
But she could not forget her fantasy about adopting a dog, so one day she finally gave in to her heart’s desire.
What does fantasy mean in the sentence above?
F. dream
G. memory
H. request
I. story

18. 15. What text evidence tells how Julia’s life is different after she moves to the country?
A. Julia felt more at home in the big city.
B. Julia missed the excitement of the city.
C. Julia made more friends in the country.
D. Julia loved the peacefulness of the country.

19. 16. The two search-and-rescue missions described in the passage are different for Julia and Lucy because
F. one ends in tragedy, and the other ends in success.
G. one happens in the country, and the other happens in the city.
H. one is for them to practice, and the other is a real emergency.
I. one makes them proud, and the other earns them a large reward.

20. 17. Read this sentence from the passage.
The best search-and-rescue dogs are so filled with motivation that they are willing to work hard for a reward, like a toy or praise.
What does motivation mean in the sentence above?
A. determination
B. energy
C. intelligence
D. playfulness

21. 18. Read this sentence from the passage.
Filled with anxiety and concern for the safety of the missing students, Julia called out their names.
What does anxiety mean in the sentence above?
F. anger
G. confusion
H. wonder
I. worry

22. 19. Which word best describes Julia’s feelings about the two searches?
A. astonished
B. proud
C. scared
D. upset

23. 20. How is the beginning of the passage different than the end?
F. At the beginning Julia lives in the country, but at the end she lives in the city.
G. At the beginning Julia is afraid of dogs, but at the end she loves her dog Lucy.
H. At the beginning Julia lives in the city, but at the end she lives on an army base.
I. At the beginning Julia has to leave her dog, but at the end she is with her dog Lucy.

24. Essay
Compare and contrast the main characters in “The Fearsome Machine” and “More than ‘Man’s Best Friend’.”
How do Uncle Abraham and Julia change during the stories?
Include accurate, explicit text evidence from both passages that shows how the characters respond and change. 24