MAP Prep-Reading Literature #2 (Mixed Questions)
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Andrew did not make the basketball team. Although discouraged, he didn’t give up. He shot hoops every day after school. On the weekends, he joined neighborhood games. He also practiced dribbling and passing. The next year, his name was listed with those who made the team! What is the theme?
Andrew did not make the basketball team. Although discouraged, he didn’t give up. He shot hoops every day after school. On the weekends, he joined neighborhood games. He also practiced dribbling and passing. The next year, his name was listed with those who made the team! What is the theme?
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Life is like a fire. If you can't control your flame, You're bound to be burned. Which is the central idea of this poem?
Life is like a fire. If you can't control your flame, You're bound to be burned. Which is the central idea of this poem?
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1) She started taking lessons when she was ten years old. (2) Marcia practices the piano every night. (3) Therefore, it is safe to say that practice makes perfect. (4) She is able to play Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24.These sentences are out of order. What is the correct order?
1) She started taking lessons when she was ten years old. (2) Marcia practices the piano every night. (3) Therefore, it is safe to say that practice makes perfect. (4) She is able to play Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24.These sentences are out of order. What is the correct order?
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During math class, Angelina raised her hand to write the problem on the board. She painstakingly worked out the problem. While she was gone, Daniella went into Angelina’s desk, and stole three markers. Mrs. Henry called Daniella to the board to complete the next problem. She was pleased because both of the girls solved the problems correctly. Which word BEST describes Daniella?
During math class, Angelina raised her hand to write the problem on the board. She painstakingly worked out the problem. While she was gone, Daniella went into Angelina’s desk, and stole three markers. Mrs. Henry called Daniella to the board to complete the next problem. She was pleased because both of the girls solved the problems correctly. Which word BEST describes Daniella?
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While on the school bus, Kimberly looked out of the window and wished she were already home. Maria pulled hard on Anna’s braid, and laughed when she cried out in pain. Jessica missed what happened. She was too busy working on her math problems. She was determined to get them all done before she walked off of the bus. Carrie, on the other hand, saw Marie hurting Anna, and told her to stop. Which word BEST describes Jessica?
While on the school bus, Kimberly looked out of the window and wished she were already home. Maria pulled hard on Anna’s braid, and laughed when she cried out in pain. Jessica missed what happened. She was too busy working on her math problems. She was determined to get them all done before she walked off of the bus. Carrie, on the other hand, saw Marie hurting Anna, and told her to stop. Which word BEST describes Jessica?
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“How many times have I told you to clean your room?” yelled Mrs. Jones. “I forgot, I’m sorry,” Jim replied with tears in his eyes. “Don’t worry Jim, it won’t take long,” whispered Mr. Jones. “Get moving young man!” said Mrs. Jones. Jim slowly turned around, climbed the stairs, and went into his room. Which of the following BEST describes how Mr. Jones is feeling about Jim?
“How many times have I told you to clean your room?” yelled Mrs. Jones. “I forgot, I’m sorry,” Jim replied with tears in his eyes. “Don’t worry Jim, it won’t take long,” whispered Mr. Jones. “Get moving young man!” said Mrs. Jones. Jim slowly turned around, climbed the stairs, and went into his room. Which of the following BEST describes how Mr. Jones is feeling about Jim?
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During which element of plot are the characters introduced and the setting established?
During which element of plot are the characters introduced and the setting established?
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(1) Did you read Charlotte’s Web as a child? (2) The story takes place on a farm. (3) Wilbur the pig is worried because the family wants a ham dinner for Christmas. (4) Charlotte the spider tries to help him out by spinning words in her web. (5) He wins a prize at the fair, and it is decided that he will live. (6) Charlotte then lays her eggs. (7) Eventually, the eggs hatch and three baby spiders stay behind with Wilbur. Which sentence represents the climax?
(1) Did you read Charlotte’s Web as a child? (2) The story takes place on a farm. (3) Wilbur the pig is worried because the family wants a ham dinner for Christmas. (4) Charlotte the spider tries to help him out by spinning words in her web. (5) He wins a prize at the fair, and it is decided that he will live. (6) Charlotte then lays her eggs. (7) Eventually, the eggs hatch and three baby spiders stay behind with Wilbur. Which sentence represents the climax?
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(1) Have you read the Tragedy at Mountain Pass? (2) The story opens in Austria during World War II. (3) A young man, Liam, has to fight in the war, but does not want to leave his girlfriend, Elsa. (4) Liam and Elsa run away together. (5) They are only two miles away from Switzerland when they are captured. (6) Liam is taken away, and Elsa eventually makes her way back home. (7) Liam and Elsa meet again years later, but the spark has gone out of the flame. Which sentence represents the conflict of the story?
(1) Have you read the Tragedy at Mountain Pass? (2) The story opens in Austria during World War II. (3) A young man, Liam, has to fight in the war, but does not want to leave his girlfriend, Elsa. (4) Liam and Elsa run away together. (5) They are only two miles away from Switzerland when they are captured. (6) Liam is taken away, and Elsa eventually makes her way back home. (7) Liam and Elsa meet again years later, but the spark has gone out of the flame. Which sentence represents the conflict of the story?
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If you wrote a murder mystery, during which element of plot would the punishment for the murderer most likely be revealed?
If you wrote a murder mystery, during which element of plot would the punishment for the murderer most likely be revealed?
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Adam Smith is a prominent member of Congress. What does “prominent” mean?
Adam Smith is a prominent member of Congress. What does “prominent” mean?
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Interactive Toys announced that their sales for video games are beginning to prosper. What does “prosper” mean?
Interactive Toys announced that their sales for video games are beginning to prosper. What does “prosper” mean?
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(1) Jennifer quickly handed out the math papers for Miss Rose. (2) Arthur frowned when he saw his lower-than-expected grade. (3) Sue smiled as wide as a river when she glanced at her grade. (4) The last paper was Jennifer’s. (5) She was a ray of sunshine when she left the classroom. Which sentence reveals a metaphor, not a simile?
(1) Jennifer quickly handed out the math papers for Miss Rose. (2) Arthur frowned when he saw his lower-than-expected grade. (3) Sue smiled as wide as a river when she glanced at her grade. (4) The last paper was Jennifer’s. (5) She was a ray of sunshine when she left the classroom. Which sentence reveals a metaphor, not a simile?
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(1) Brenda knocked on the door. (2) Alice opened it and let her in. (3) Brenda handed her a bouquet of flowers. (4) “I thought you would appreciate these,” she said with a smile.(5) Your thought process leaves much to be desired, thought Alice. (6) If you think this will make a difference, you’re nuts! (7) “Thank you,” said Alice as she accepted the flowers. During which sentence does the tone begin to change?
(1) Brenda knocked on the door. (2) Alice opened it and let her in. (3) Brenda handed her a bouquet of flowers. (4) “I thought you would appreciate these,” she said with a smile.(5) Your thought process leaves much to be desired, thought Alice. (6) If you think this will make a difference, you’re nuts! (7) “Thank you,” said Alice as she accepted the flowers. During which sentence does the tone begin to change?
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QUOTE: “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” Mark Twain PASSAGE: (1) Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. (2) He wrote at least 23 novels. (3) He didn’t have much patience for ignorant people. (4) Although, it can be said that he had a good heart when it came to charity. Which sentence from the PASSAGE BEST verifies the ideas behind the QUOTE from Mark Twain?
QUOTE: “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” Mark Twain PASSAGE: (1) Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. (2) He wrote at least 23 novels. (3) He didn’t have much patience for ignorant people. (4) Although, it can be said that he had a good heart when it came to charity. Which sentence from the PASSAGE BEST verifies the ideas behind the QUOTE from Mark Twain?
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Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge--and more. To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do--for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder. What two things is John F. Kennedy saying about the United States of America with his inauguration speech? Select TWO main ideas.
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge--and more. To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do--for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder. What two things is John F. Kennedy saying about the United States of America with his inauguration speech? Select TWO main ideas.