What is the meaning of the word “contradicts” as it is used in line 24 of the article? Use two details from the article to support your response.
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How do lines 25 and 26 contribute to the development of a key idea in the article “‘Ideas That Work . . . and Those That Don’t’ from When is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto”? Use two details from the article to support your response.
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Why does the author compare how people treat “pets” and “pests” in the article? How does the author develop ways that people are helping “pests” throughout the article? Use details from the article to support your response.
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explain why the author compares how people treat “pets” and “pests” in the article
explain how the author develops ways that people are helping “pests” throughout the article
use details from the article to support your response
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In line 3, what does the simile “like clouds across the sky” help the reader understand about the horses in Euphemia’s sketches?
They are drawn sloppily.
They look like they are in motion.
They are getting tangled up with each other.
They look like they are trotting through fog.
How do lines 14 through 16 contribute to the development of the plot?
They establish Marisa’s problem.
They emphasize Marisa’s hopefulness.
They contrast Marisa’s artistic abilities with Euphemia’s.
They illustrate Marisa’s determination to not let Luke bother her.
Which phrase best conveys the tone in lines 1 through 30?
“They’re always running wild and free. . .” (lines 2 and 3)
“He also calls me Messy.” (lines 8 and 9)
“Next I roughed in most of the body. . .” (lines 17 and 18)
“I scratched a big X through my earless, macaroni‐legged horse, . . .” (line 26)
Read this sentence from line 32.
I brooded about it all through dinner.
What effect does the word “brooded” have in the story?
It shows Marisa’s anxiety about her abilities.
It reveals Marisa’s motives for drawing.
It emphasizes how Marisa is growing as a character.
It indicates Marisa has a major decision to make.
How do lines 36 through 38 help convey the theme of the story?
They show that some situations take time to change.
They prove that practice can help natural talents to develop.
They suggest that inspiration may come in unexpected ways.
They demonstrate that new ideas will eventually be accepted.
Which sentence best explains why Marisa’s final horse drawing was different than her first tries?
“Everything looked special in that light, even the scraggly horses next door.” (lines 37 and 38)
“I noticed the curves of their muscles, the shadows on their faces, the shine along their backs.” (lines 42 through 44)
An idea began to take shape in my mind, and just then the cinnamon horse turned its head toward me and nodded three times.” (lines 49 and 50)
“I choose a deep brown, pulling it across my paper in the shape of the chocolate horse.” (line 52)
How does Marisa change while watching her neighbors’ horses?
She realizes that Euphemia’s horses do not look realistic, so she decides to try to draw better pictures than her friend.
She decides to try a different way of drawing and is proud of her work.
She realizes she can never be an artist like Euphemia but wants to draw like her anyway.
She finally learns that drawing horses is easier with proper lighting and art supplies.
Read line 15 of the story.
“You call this one only fair?” he asked. “It is a gem for the king.”
What does this line suggest about the father?
He has not looked at the pearl as closely as Ramón has.
He does not think that Ramón is correct about the pearl.
He is testing Ramón’s confidence in judging the pearl’s value.
He is teaching Ramón about the pearl’s quality.
Which detail from the story best supports the idea that Ramón is becoming an expert at judging pearls?
“‘For this one,’ he said, ‘what is your notation?’” (lines 11 and 12)
“‘For a poor king,’ I said.” (line 16)
“‘With a little care the flaw can be peeled away,’ he said.” (lines 19 and 20)
“I would like to go today.” (line 29)
Why is the father reluctant to bring Ramón on a pearl‐diving trip?
He is concerned for Ramón’s safety.
He needs Ramón to evaluate more pearls.
He thinks Ramón is still too young to sail.
He is unsure Ramón is ready to dive.
In line 55, why does Ramón suggest that he will “stay on deck while the others dive”?
His father needs him to help with other jobs on the boat.
He realizes that his father will never actually let him go.
His father has convinced him that it is too dangerous.
He is trying to gradually change his father’s mind.
How does line 57 best contribute to the development of the story?
by signaling a turning point
by providing a solution to the problem
by comparing the characters’ actions
by introducing a new conflict
How does the father change during the story?
He becomes concerned about a diver’s health.
He begins to acknowledge Ramón’s maturity.
He becomes frustrated by Ramón’s persistence.
He stops worrying about his family business.
The author develops Ramón’s point of view in the story mostly by
describing Ramón’s fear of pearl diving
including Ramón’s analysis of the pearl
describing how Ramón feels about his father
including dialogue between Ramón and his father
In lines 4 through 12, the author explains why scientists are trying to find a way to produce spider silk using goats by showing
possible uses for spider silk
the popularity of spider silk
how easy spider silk is to use
how quickly spider silk can be developed
Which statement best explains an advantage of using goats rather than spiders for the production of silk?
Goats produce stronger silk than spiders do.
Scientists can insert genes into goats but not into spiders.
Spider proteins in goat milk can be spun into silk.
Goats are bigger than spiders and are much easier to raise.
What did Jeffrey Turner discover about using Nubian goats for possible silk production?
Nubian goats already make a similar substance.
Nubian goats have high amounts of protein in their milk.
Nubian goats and spiders both prefer living in large groups.
Nubian goats and spiders have body parts that are similar.
In the process described in lines 35 through 47, which step allows the threads to become strong enough for surgical procedures?
The silk proteins are turned into clumps.
The silk is stretched repeatedly.
Salt is added to the goat’s milk.
Water is added to thin the clumps.
Why are lines 55 through 59 important to the article?
They suggest that the goats are unusual.
They explain how the goats are kept busy.
They explain that the goats are treated well.
They suggest that the goats are like humans.
Which statement best expresses a central idea of the article?
Nubian goats produce better quality silk than spiders.
Spider silk is a complex substance that takes effort to make.
Nubian goats have been genetically altered to produce spider silk.
Spider silk contains proteins that are similar to proteins in other living things.
Which detail is most important to include in a summary of the article?
Scientists have made an attempt to gather silk from spiders living on farms.
Spider silk has qualities that can be used in many products.
A scientist started a company to research goat silk.
Machines spin spider silk into thin threads.
How does Nina’s attitude toward Ms. Charlemagne change?
Nina becomes less interested after noticing Ms. Charlemagne’s bracelets.
Nina becomes more fascinated after learning Ms. Charlemagne’s name.
Nina becomes less surprised after hearing Ms. Charlemagne’s viewpoints.
Nina becomes more suspicious after hearing Ms. Charlemagne’s assignment.
How do lines 34 through 39 contribute to the development of the story?
by suggesting that Ms. Charlemagne is not qualified to teach art
by introducing Nina to a new way to think about art
by showing that Ms. Charlemagne does not understand how artists work
by describing the way Nina usually completes art assignments
Why does the author use the word “chirped” in line 43 of the story?
to reveal that Ms. Charlemagne has creative ideas
to imply that Ms. Charlemagne is new at teaching art
to demonstrate that Ms. Charlemagne has a cheerful outlook
to show that Ms. Charlemagne easily relates to the art students
Read this sentence from line 54.
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I could change that number, at least here if not in real life.
How does this sentence best contribute to the development of the story?
by signaling a change in Nina’s thinking
by emphasizing the importance of the setting
by revealing Nina’s strong feelings
by suggesting a new plot development
Which quotation best supports a theme of the story?
“Still, I knew she liked the picture and felt proud to see it up on the wall.” (lines 8 and 9)
“I had never seen anything like them.” (line 18)
“Imagine being descended from a medieval French king!” (lines 30 and 31)
“I was the lord of my own picture, wasn’t I?” (line 56)
Based on details in the story, what can readers conclude about Ms. Charlemagne?
She is a respected artist.
She has a famous relative.
She has a unique personality.
She is a popular substitute teacher.
How do the details in the story help develop a theme?
Nina’s thoughts about her mother help develop the theme that being honest will make you feel better.
Nina’s interaction with Isobel helps develop the theme that experiencing a new situation is easier with a friend.
Nina’s drawing helps develop the theme that expressing yourself can help you work through your struggles.
Nina’s description of Ms. Charlemagne helps develop the theme that judging others by their appearance is not a good idea.
