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1 What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A Jennifer’s job at the family diner B The money from the cash register C Jennifer’s summer vacation D The new computer Jennifer wants
2 Why doesn’t Jennifer deposit the money before buying the coffee? F The grocery store is closing for lunch. G The line at the bank is too long. H She is afraid the store might run out of coffee. J She needs to use the deposit money to buy the coffee.
3 How does Jennifer change by the end of the story? A She feels she should be trusted more. B She decides to work at the grocery store. C She is eager to work at the diner. D She realizes she should listen to her parents.
4 Which sentence from the story best shows that Jennifer is ashamed of what she has done? F “I guess you don’t want me to work here anymore,” she said softly, her face burning red. G “I just wanted to show you and Mom that I could do more than wipe tables,” Jennifer finished. H “Jennifer,” Dad said, “I know you were trying to help, but that doesn’t excuse what you’ve done.” J “The bank’s right across the street,” she muttered.
5 The reader can conclude that Jennifer — A has taken a deposit to the bank before B isn’t very good at cleaning the tables C isn’t used to working so many hours D is the only helper her mother has that morning
6 Why doesn’t Jennifer tell her mother about the bank deposit as soon as she gets back from the grocery store? F Her mother is too busy unloading the supply truck. G She has forgotten about the bank deposit. H Her mother needs her to clean more tables. J She is too upset to tell her mother that she lost the bank deposit.
7 What does the word resumed mean in paragraph 7? A Started again B Remembered C Asked again D Communicated
8 Paragraph 7 is important to the story because it helps the reader understand — F why Jennifer decides to take the deposit G how much money is in the deposit H why Jennifer’s mother gives her the key to the lockbox J how Jennifer shows her parents she can work hard
9 Look at the diagram of information from the story.Which of these details belongs in the box labeled “Problem”? A Jennifer loses the money for her new computer. B Jennifer goes to run an errand, and the diner is robbed. C Jennifer loses part of the bank deposit at the store. D Jennifer’s mother needs help at the diner.
10 Which sentence from the story supports the idea that Jennifer likes to work in the diner? F Jennifer watched as her mother carefully counted the money from the cash register and filled out the morning’s bank deposit slip. G She knew that her mother didn’t trust her with the money. H “I’ll surprise Mom and take the deposit to the bank on my way to the market,” she thought. J She could see that Mom was busy, and it felt good to be helping out.
11 Why does Jennifer’s heart race when her mother asks her father to take the money to the bank? A Her stomach is upset from the coffee. B She feels guilty for lying to her parents. C She realizes she has lost the deposit. D Her father knows she took the money.
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12 The Spirit of St. Louis was the plane — F also known as Kitty Hawk G flown by Wilbur Wright H flown by Lindbergh across the Atlantic J used for the world’s first flight
13 How has the Smithsonian changed since 1846? A It now contains historical objects. B The public is now allowed to tour it. C It is now made up of several different buildings. D The museums are now located in Washington, D.C.
14 From information in the article, what can the reader conclude about James Smithson? F He appreciated art. G He loved France. H He liked airplanes. J He valued learning.
15 The author probably wrote this article to — A give details about the history of air travel B describe the Smithsonian Institution and its beginnings C tell about James Smithson D describe the different buildings at the Smithsonian Institution
16 The Kitty Hawk is well known because — F it performed the world’s first flight G it flew across the ocean H it was flown by John Glenn J it looks as if it’s made of paper
17 Which sentence from the article shows that the author liked the museum? A At one point during the movie, several students swayed back and forth as the plane turned spirals in the sky. B I wondered whether I would one day touch the moon. C It is easy to understand why more than nine million people visit the museum every year. D Our English teachers would have been proud!
18 The author probably wrote this article to — F explain how the Smithsonian Institution was created G describe the displays at the Smithsonian Institution H explain how students felt about the movie at the museum J describe the spacecraft that landed on the moon in 1969
19 What does the word impressive mean in paragraph 1? A Remarkable B Long C Boring D Expensive
20 The author organizes this article by — F explaining the advantages and disadvantages of visiting the Smithsonian G telling what happened during the tour from beginning to end H describing the displays from most interesting to least interesting J reporting an event that happened a long time ago
21 Paragraph 2 is mainly about — A the Wright brothers’ first flight in the Kitty Hawk B how the Kitty Hawk was made C the Wright brothers’ many inventions D how long the Kitty Hawk flew
22 Look at the diagram of information from both articles.What belongs in the empty box? F Built by two brothers who were bicycle mechanics G Is not on display in the museum H Flew successfully across the Atlantic Ocean J Has long wings made out of paper
23 A theme found in both articles is — A donating large amounts of money B students’ feelings about the Smithsonian C the Smithsonian’s humble beginnings D great accomplishments in flight
24 An idea present in both articles is — F that the movie in the theater feels like a roller coaster G that historical items are on display at the Smithsonian H the importance of John Glenn’s solo flight J the future of air and space travel
25 Read the diagram of information from the story.What belongs in the box labeled “Solution”? A Tacy relies on Sheri to beat Lynda Adams. B Tacy rides Stubby as fast as she can and wins. C Tacy continues to ride carefully and is happy with her time. D Tacy rides Stubby, and his leg bumps the barrel.
26 Which statement best reflects Tacy’s change in attitude at the end of the story? F Tacy thinks barrel racing isn’t important after all. G Tacy realizes that being careful is more important than winning. H Tacy learns that she can’t win if she is afraid to lose. J Tacy sees that she is a better rider than Lynda Adams.
27 In paragraph 8, Sheri says, “I’m not like you,” because Sheri — A is a better rider than Tacy B wants to make Tacy feel better C thinks Tacy is upset about being in fourth place D isn’t afraid to make mistakes
28 What happens during Lynda Adams’s second ride? F Her horse knocks over a barrel. G She beats her first time. H Her horse slips. J She finishes in last place.
29 In paragraph 10, the author creates a mood of — A doubt B suspense C caution D disappointment
30 The crowd’s cheers get louder during Tacy’s second ride because people can tell — F Tacy has a chance to win G Stubby is running too fast H Tacy is getting dizzy J Stubby will knock over a barrel
31 The author tells this story from Tacy’s point of view to help the reader understand — A how Tacy trained her horse B what time a barrel racer has to beat C why Tacy’s attitude changes D why Sheri decides to ride fast
32 Read the first sentence of a summary of the story.Which set of sentences best completes the summary? F Tacy is a little scared as she waits for the gate to open to begin her first ride. She looks over at her sister, who gives her the thumbs-up sign. G Tacy rides carefully during her first ride. After her ride she is in fourth place with one more ride to go. H Tacy watches her sister Sheri and Sheri’s horse Beetle. Tacy thinks Sheri is riding too fast and wants her to slow down. J Tacy rides cautiously during her first ride. After watching her sister Sheri’s ride, she lets Stubby run full speed in her second ride and wins.
33 What can the reader conclude from information about barrel racing provided in this story? A Only the fastest time of the two rides is counted. B The riders have to race around only two of the three barrels. C There is not a time penalty for hitting a barrel that doesn’t fall over. D The judges must decide who is the best rider.
34 The author uses Tacy’s memory of her sister’s words to show — F why Tacy is inspired to ride fast G that Tacy will never forget them H that Tacy is not concentrating on her ride J how angry Tacy is with Sheri
35 Which sentence from the article shows the reader Mattie’s attitude toward life? A Mattie is an 11-year-old boy with a life-threatening disease. B Most of his poems are about hope, peace, and wisdom. C He must take a portable oxygen tank everywhere he goes. D He was born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, or MD for short.
36 What was the first step in getting Mattie’s poems published? F Mattie sent them to former president Jimmy Carter. G Oprah Winfrey decided to publish them after she read them on her show. H The founders of a book company read Mattie’s poems. J Cheryl and Peter Barnes found them in one of Mattie’s wish balloons.
37 What does Mattie consider to be his greatest accomplishment? A Being alive B Encouraging others C Being a spokesperson D Spreading peace
38 Which idea from the article shows that Mattie doesn’t think only about his own problems? F He has written two best-selling books. G Some of the poems he writes are about living with a serious illness. H He has been a guest on a talk show where some of his poems were read. J When he spoke to former president Carter, Mattie did not discuss his illness.
39 What is the author’s purpose in this article? A To describe what it is like to suffer from a rare disease B To persuade readers to be more involved in helping others C To tell readers about a boy who is fighting a rare disease D To persuade readers to visit Camp Maria
40 Read the first part of the summary about the article.Which information best completes the summary? F He has many difficulties because of his disease. He can’t walk, but he has a motorized wheelchair he calls Slick. He has to take an oxygen tank everywhere he goes to help him breathe. He has many daily medical treatments. G He speaks at conferences and other places to try to spread his message of peace. He also appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s talk show. Oprah Winfrey read some of his poems on television. H His wish to talk with former president Carter came true. He spoke to Carter about the need for peace in particular countries around the world. Mattie hopes to be a peacemaker when he grows up. J He has had poems published, been on television, and spoken with a former president. Mattie also speaks on behalf of other sick children and about world peace.
41 Which sentence from the article best shows the reader that Mattie is a determined person? A The third is to never give up trying to reach what you want. B He has written two number-one best-sellers. C He speaks at conferences and participates in fund-raising events. D Now Mattie believes the balloon wishes work.
42 What is paragraph 2 mainly about? F The disease that Mattie has G Mattie’s black belt in a martial art H Slick, Mattie’s motorized wheelchair J Mattie’s daily medical treatments
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