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Use " International Pillow Fight Day" to answer questions 1-4.
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Question 43
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How does Hannah form a friendship with Rosa?

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Question 6
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Part B.

Which details from paragraph 2 best support the answer to Part A? _Select TWO correct answers.

How might they do that? One way is for people to do what makes them happy. A second way is to find specific things to do to make others happy. A third way is to tell everyone they know about this special happiness day. Happiness is contagious. When one person is happy, many more people can feel happy just by being around that person. The world is a better place when people choose to spread happiness rather than to spread anger or sadness.
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Question 9
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Use "International Pillow Fight Day" and "International Day of Happiness" to answer questions below.
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Question 14
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Retell the central ideas in 'International Pillow Fight Day,' maintaining the meaning of the text. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Question 15
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Paraphrase 'International Day of Happiness,' ensuring logical order of the text. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Question 16
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Read paragraph 7.


Which of the following words in paragraph 7 use imagery to convey the idea that there is a great deal of water?

Select TWO correct answers.

Casey and Sim had only one opponent that could make them cringe - rain. One night in particular, they had a rough go of it. Rain had been pelting the South for what seemed like centuries. Casey's train floated down the tracks like a steamboat on the Mississippi. Some said that not even Casey could make it on time in that kind of rain, but those who knew Casey best never doubted. Sure enough, Casey came thundering into the station on a lightning bolt. You guessed it, right on time.
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Question 23
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The climax of the story occurs when Casey __________ and the resolution of the story occurs when Casey __________
Question 24
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Identify the metaphor the author uses in paragraph 1 of the text. What is the author’s purpose for using the metaphor? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Question 25
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Why does the author use the words “goo-goo-goo” and “chugga-chugga-choo-choo” in paragraph 2? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Question 26
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Complete each sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu.


The details in paragraphs 8 through 10 contribute to the rising action by__________. The resolution of Hanna's problem occurs when __________
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Question 34
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Which events provide the climax of the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Question 35
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Read paragraph 19.


"What else do you miss?" Hannah asked.

How does this sentence contribute to the falling action? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Question 42
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Which of the following is the best summary of paragraphs 2 and 3?
A. International Pillow Fight Day is a way for children and adults to enjoy having pillow fights.
B. People have been having pillow fights since pillows were invented.
C. International Pillow Fight Day occurs on a designated day every year in many countries.
D. Children and adults are the only ones who should have fun with pillow fights.
The author organizes the information in paragraph 4 by —
A. comparing and contrasting International Pillow Fight Day with other events throughout the world
B. describing how International Pillow Fight Days are planned and executed throughout the world
C. detailing the events of International Pillow Fight Day in chronological order
D. stating the problems associated with International Pillow Fight Day
The author includes the words 'Swoosh, Splat, Smack!' in paragraph 5 to emphasize —
A. how the feathers appear as they fly through the air
B. the motion of the pillows as they are swung
C. the sounds made during the pillow fights
D. how the feathers are released from inside the pillows
Which sentences from the text make the author’s voice sound lighthearted? Select TWO correct answers.
A. These fluffy shenanigans have been happening since pillows were invented. (paragraph 2)
B. But young children shouldn’t be the only ones having all the fun. (paragraph 3)
C. Pillow fighting is encouraged throughout the world on International Pillow Fight Day. (paragraph 3)
D. Events are hosted in public places like parks and downtown squares. (paragraph 4)
E. As pillows break in battle, feathers and cotton fly through the air like giant snowflakes. (paragraph 5)
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A Which of the following is a central idea in the text?
A. The U.N. believes people can solve problems through hard work.
B. Happiness increases when it is shared with other people.
C. The International Day of Happiness encourages people to make friends with others.
D. Many people are involved in the International Day of Happiness.
What is the best summary of the text?
A. International Day of Happiness is an important day for the United Nations.
B. International Day of Happiness is a way for people to come together in peace.
C. International Day of Happiness was designed by individuals, organizations, and cities.
D. International Day of Happiness was developed to spread joy throughout the world.
In paragraph 4, the suffix -less helps the reader determine that the word "limitless" means —
A. have many limits
B. able to limit
C. without a limit
D. being limited again
The reader can conclude that happiness is an emotion that is —
A. unknown to most people in large cities
B. a requirement for people throughout the world
C. communicated only through language
D. simple to give and receive
Both texts express the importance of —
A. getting along with siblings
B. enjoying life
C. listening to music
D. expressing creativity
The purpose of both “International Pillow Fight Day” and “International Day of Happiness” is to —
A. entertain the reader with examples of people who have fun in interesting ways
B. describe for the reader a variety of ways to make the world a more peaceful place
C. inform the reader about opportunities to participate in fun activities
D. persuade the reader to plan events in local communities
What is a difference between the days featured in the texts?
A. International Pillow Fight Day provides an activity for young children to participate, but International Day of Happiness provides an activity best suited for adults.
B. People participate in one specific activity on International Pillow Fight Day, but people can choose an activity when they participate in International Day of Happiness.
C. International Pillow Fight Day activities take place in public places, but International Day of Happiness activities take place in private homes.
D. People take risks when participating in International Pillow Fight Day, but people are safe when they participate in International Day of Happiness.
Based on both “International Pillow Fight Day” and “International Day of Happiness,” the reader can conclude that people —
A. experience pleasure when participating
B. are grateful for international organizations
C. want people throughout the world to feel loved
D. enjoy helping those who are in need
Which of these in paragraph 5 contributes to the author’s casual style of writing?
A. The number of sentences in the paragraph
B. The question directed to the reader
C. The definitions provided for the reader
D. The use of a topic sentence in the paragraph
Which of these best identifies the text as a tall tale?
A. The presentation of events in a logical order
B. The use of imagery to describe the characters
C. The description of events that took place long ago
D. The use of a character whose actions seem impossible
The author includes similes in paragraph 6 to emphasize —
A. The foods Casey and Sim enjoy the most
B. How happy Casey and Sim are
C. The difficulty of Casey and Sim’s job
D. How well Casey and Sim work together
Read these sentences from paragraph 3.


The author’s use of alliteration in the phrases “faster and faster he flew” and “whine of his wheels” —
A. Creates a rhythm that emphasizes the speed of Casey’s locomotive
B. Produces repetition that mimics the sound of Casey’s locomotive
C. Provides vivid descriptions of Casey’s locomotive
D. Demonstrates Casey’s skill at engineering
Which word in paragraph 7 best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word 'rivalry' in paragraph 6?
A. Opponent
B. Cringe
C. Centuries
D. Doubted
The reader can determine that this text is written from —
A. First-person point of view by an all-knowing narrator
B. Third-person point of view by an outside narrator
C. First-person point of view from Casey’s perspective
D. Third-person point of view from Sim’s perspective
Why does the author include the conversation between Hannah, Chloe, and Kristen in paragraphs 1–4?
To suggest that Hannah’s friends have hosted an exchange student
To show that Hannah wants to be more like Rosa
To suggest that hosting an exchange student should be exciting
To show that Hannah stays busy with her friends
The setting in paragraph 12 influences the plot because it provides an opportunity for Hannah to —
Understand how Rosa is feeling
Recognize that Rosa wants to return home
Learn more Spanish words from Rosa
Express her frustrations to Rosa
The story’s point of view helps the reader better understand —
Only Rosa’s actions and responses
The events as told by an outside narrator
Only Hannah’s thoughts and feelings
The actions and feelings of all the characters
Complete the table by selecting rising action or falling action for each event.
Rising Action
Falling Action
Rosa leaves Hannah's house to spend time with Antonio.
Rosa and Hannah plan to cook together.
Hannah asks Rosa if she knows how to make tortilla Espanola.
Hannah asks Rosa about her life in Spain.
Read this sentence from paragraph 10.


'Grabbing her jacket, she swept out of the room.'

The imagery in this sentence helps the reader visualize —
A. how Rosa exits the room swiftly
B. how Rosa feels as she leaves the room
C. why Rosa takes her jacket when she leaves the room
D. where Rosa goes after she leaves the room
What does the word 'Impulsively' mean in paragraph 15?
A. Suddenly
B. Honestly
C. Enthusiastically
D. Predictably
What prediction can the reader make based on the story’s resolution?
A. Rosa will change her mind about cooking with Hannah.
B. Hannah will invite her parents to cook with her and Rosa.
C. Hannah and Rosa will learn more about one another while cooking together.
D. Hannah and Rosa will decide to go to a restaurant instead of cooking.
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5?
A. Delete the quotation marks before and after 'tapa'
B. Change 'spanish' to 'Spanish'
C. Insert a comma after 'verb'
D. Sentence 5 should not be changed.
How does sentence 7 need to be changed?
A. Delete the comma after 'ago'
B. Change 'house' to 'houses'
C. Change 'were' to 'was'
D. Delete 'as' after 'well'
What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 9?
A. Change 'Diners' to 'diners'
B. Insert a comma after 'bread'
C. Change 'flies' to 'flys'
D. No change needs to be made.
What change should be made in sentence 14?
A. Change 'became' to 'become'
B. Insert a comma before 'because'
C. Change 'diner’s' to 'diners'
D. Change 'glasses' to 'glass'
How does sentence 8 need to be changed?
A. Delete the comma after 'fact'
B. Change 'has' to 'have'
C. Change 'than' to 'then'
D. Change 'volcano' to 'volcanoes'
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 9?
A. Change 'pictures' to 'picture'
B. Change 'Waterfall' to 'waterfall'
C. Change 'hot spring' to 'Hot Spring'
D. No change is needed.
What change needs to be made in sentence 10?
A. Delete the comma after 'Then'
B. Change 'vikings' to 'Vikings'
C. Change 'were' to 'was'
D. Insert a comma after 'first'