Reading Test 3.2 - Text features & author's point of view

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14 Nsɛmmisa

Passage 1

Passage 2

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Reading Test 3.2 - Text features & author's point of view

Last updated over 4 years ago

14 Nsɛmmisa

Passage 1

Passage 2

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Which sentence from the passage best states the main idea of the article?

"The first team soon left Anchorage on the first leg of the trip."

"The team brought the medicine that would keep the children in Nome safe."

"A husky named Balto was at the lead."

"Their only hope was to use sled dogs."

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How does the author seem to feel about Balto?

He was a lazy dog who wouldn't listen.

He was a silly dog who did tricks.

Balto was a mean dog and everyone should stay away.

Balto was a hero and was an important part of Alaskan history.

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What type of text is this?

a fiction story

biography

magazine article

a recipe

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Which word below has an open first syllable?

dribble

table

bubble

rumble

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Which word below has a closed first syllable?

staple

bridle

jungle

eagle

Which word below has an open first syllable?

dribble

table

bubble

rumble

Which word below has a closed first syllable?

staple

bridle

jungle

eagle

Which sentence explains why it was important to get medicine to Nome quickly?

"The disease was a serious threat to the children who lived there."

"Each team played a key part in the relay to race the medicine to Nome."

"People all around the world read these reports in the newspaper."

"They cheered for the dog sled teams."

What information does the caption of the picture of Balto tell you?

The statue is made of copper.

The statue is 100 years old.

The statue is in New York City.

Balto was a sled dog.

Where in the article would you look for information about getting the teams of sled dogs together?

in the title "Race to the Rescue"

Under the heading "The Journey Begins"

in the picture of the Iditarod race

in paragragh 7

According to the author, why would the trip to Nome be difficult?

A deadly disease broke out and no one could travel.

There were 20 mushers who put together dog sled teams.

People were reading the reports in the newspaper.

The trip would be over snow and rough mountains.

Which sentence below supports the author's point of view of Balto? Choose two answers.

"Anchorage was nearly 1,000 miles away from Nome."

"Rough mountains covered part of the route."

"In 1926, a group of people built a statue in honor of Balto."

"People everywhere recognized his black furry face and sparkling eyes."

"The Alaskans held a sled dog race in 1967."

How do the people in Alaska honor Balto and the other sled dogs?

They hold a sled race over 1,200 miles.

They have pizza and cake.

The people have a huge parade.

They draw pictures of the dog sled teams.

What step do you take right after you drain the beef?

Bake the pizza

Sprinkle with cheese

Which ingredient is not on the list to make Upside-Down Pizza?

syrup

onion

flour

milk

Which of the choices below is the last step in making the pizza?

Cook the beef and drain it

Add the spaghetti sauce

Bake for 25-30 minutes

Sprinkle with cheese