1. 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt 2pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt Test-Taking Strategies MP3 Players Passage The Strength Of Three Passage PoetryDaniel’s Story

2. What should you do before you read the passage or poem? a. Draw a star where you will ‘Stop and Jot’ b. Answer the questions c. Read the questions d. Both A and C 1, 1

3. Answer: Both A and C 1, 1

4. Checking your answers after you finish your test is a waste of time. True or False 1, 2

5. Answer: False 1, 2

6. While answering questions you should… a)Explain why your answer is correct b)Guess for every question c)Go to sleep d)Not go back in the text 1, 3

7. Answer: A) Explain why your answer is correct 1, 3

8. What should you do while you are reading the passage? 1,4

9. Answer: Stop and Jot for every 1-4 paragraphs 1,4

10. To answer a question correctly you should… 1,5

11. Answer: Go back in the text to find evidence 1,5

12. 2,1 Why do students believe their teachers will not notice them wearing earphones? a)The earphones are small enough for teachers not to notice b)The teachers are too old and would not be able to see the earphones c)The students are very good at paying attention so teachers do not care d)The teachers only care about the students using their cell phones in class

13. Answer: A) The earphones are small enough for teachers not to notice 2, 1

14. Which sentence below shows how MP3 players have caused a problem at Vince Lombardi Middle School? a)According to social studies teacher Geno Ricci, “The students don’t think it’s a problem.” b)Many teachers have complained that students are bringing MP3 players to school and attempting to listen to them in class. c)We are doing this because we want kids to get the best education possible d)Beginning in April, students will no longer be able to bring MPR players to class or to listen to. 2,2

15. Answer: B) Many teachers have complained that students are bringing MP3 players to school and attempting to listen to them in class. 2,2

16. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage? a)To convince school officials to ban the use of earphones in class b)To suggest that banning earphones goes against students’ rights c)To explain to parents that they should be more strict with their children d)To report on a school’s new policy on earphones in the classroom 2,3

17. Answer: d) To report on a school’s new policy on earphones in the classroom 2,3

18. Based on the passage, which of the following conclusions is true: a)The teachers at Vince Lombardi Middle School do not enjoy listening to music b)MP3 players are cheaper than they used to be 5 years ago c)At one point, students at Vince Lombardi Middle School were allowed to have cell phones in class d)The sales of MP3 players will decrease beginning in April 2,4

19. Answer: c) At one point, students at Vince Lombardi Middle School were allowed to have cell phones in class

20. What conclusion can we draw from the principal’s statement: Some people might think it is an excessive restriction? a)The principal believes they are making a mistake in banning earphones b)There will be people who opposes the new policy against earphones c)Parents will become upset that the school did not ban earphones earlier d)Some people will protest against the banning of cell phones 2,5

21. Answer: There will be people who opposes the new policy against earphones 2,5

22. 3,1 Why does the oldest son try to break the twigs in half? a.He knows he is strong b.He saw his younger brother try doing this c.His father told him it would be a good idea d.He read about it in a book.

23. Answer: a) He knows he is strong 3,1

24. 3,2 Before the father had the brothers complete the task, they were very… a.Happy with each other b.Competitive c.Cooperative d.Skilled boat makers

25. 3,2 Answer: B. Competitive

26. The theme of the passage is… a.Working hard is best when you want to give up. b.Focusing on woodwork is more important than fishing c.Cooperation is best when you want to complete a task d.Working alone will help you go far 3,3

27. Answer: c. Cooperation is best when you want to complete a task 3,3

28. Which of the following lines supports the theme? a)“I challenge you to break it in half” b)“When you divide your work, it is easy and you can accomplish much.” c)“There is little peace in their home” d)“Finally he gave up, and his younger brother took on the challenge 3,4

29. Answer B) “When you divide your work, it is easy and you can accomplish much.” 3,4

30. The “life of rich rewards” that the father promised was really… a.An early inheritance b.Realizing that working together brings success c.An empty promise of gift money d.A pardon from being sentenced to death 3,5

31. Answer: B) Realizing that working together brings success 3,5

32. From the poem No Wonder What is emphasized by lines 6-8? a.The poet’s dislike of the subject b.The poet’s boredom with the subject c.The poet’s memory of the past d.The poet’s love of the subject 4,1

33. Answer: d) The poet’s love of the subject 4,1

34. What is the rhyme scheme for the first two stanzas of this poem? (Hint: Which lines rhyme?) a)AABB b)ABAB c)ABCD d)ABBA From the poem No Wonder 4,2

35. Answer: A)AABB 4,2

36. From Two Sunflowers Move in the Yellow Room What do lines 1-4 show about the speakers? a.They are content. b.They are optimistic. c.They are bored. d.They are scared. 4,3

37. Answer: c) They are bored. 4,3

38. From Two Sunflowers in the Yellow Room What is the rhyme scheme for lines 1-4? a)AABB b)ABAB c)ABCD d)ABCB 4,4

39. Answer: D) ABCB 4,4

40. From the poem Cynthia in the Snow What does the poet mean by line 3? a.The snow is very loud. b.The snow is silent c.There is a lot of snow in the road d.The snow is changing volume 4,5

41. Answer: c) There is a lot of snow in the road 4,5

42. 5,1 What religion is Daniel and his family?

43. Answer: Daniel and his family are Jewish 5,1

44. How does Daniel feel about his school teacher? Why? 5,2

45. Daniel dislikes his school teacher because he makes fun of the fact that Daniel is Jewish 5,2

46. 5,3 What was in the package from Dachau?

47. 5,3 Uncle Peter’s ashes.

48. 5,4 What happened to all the Jews in Frankfurt, Germany?

49. 5,4 Answer: They were deported to ghettos or work camps

50. 5,5 What was “Kristallnacht?”

51. Answer: The Night of Broken Glass, when Nazis attacked synagogues 5,5