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Unit 1-Text Set 1-Reading-Progress Monitoring

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Passage 1: "Painting Among the Cliffs and Mountains"

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Passage 2: "Beco the Asian Elephant: An Unexpected Arrival"

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:
Which statement expresses the author’s perspective about O’Keeffe?

Nature brought O’Keeffe strength and motivation in both art and life.

O’Keeffe knew her audience and created art that would sell quickly.

Childhood experiences and travel inspired the art O’Keeffe created.

The greatest influence on O’Keeffe’s art was her solitary lifestyle.

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What are two ways this passage is a secondary source?

A- It presents original documents.

B- It provides a first-hand account.

C- It includes information about art and nature.

D- It interprets factual information from long ago.

E- It describes events that the author didn’t experience.

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What does the information in paragraph 3 add to the passage?

It shows where the newborn elephant would live after it was born.

It explains the differences between the veterinary and animal care teams.

It explains the concern that everyone had that something would go wrong.

It shows why the keepers were surprised Phoebe gave birth in the afternoon.

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Explain whether the passage is a primary or secondary source. Use two details from the passage to support your answer.

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Which sentence from the passage shows why the staff members think Phoebe is “acting strangely”? (paragraph 4)

A- “She lifts one back leg and then the other, and then she flicks her tail and flaps her ears.” (paragraph 4)

B- “Within a few minutes, a large sack-like object falls from her stomach to the ground, along with a large amount of blood.” (paragraph 4)

C- "Suddenly, Connie begins making strange noises and flapping her ears.” (paragraph 5)

D- “Phoebe’s baby tries standing again and again.” (paragraph 6)

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Part B:
Which statement from the passage supports the answer in Part A?

"She did know, however, that she would become a painter.” (paragraph 1)

"She has moved to New Mexico from New York and has spent the past few years painting flowers.” (paragraph 2)

"She picked them up and painted them simply because she’s drawn to the hidden forms of nature.” (paragraph 4)

"She closes her eyes and tilts her head back.” (paragraph 6)

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3.

Select the two sentences from paragraph 3 in the passage that show the author’s perspective about how New Mexico influenced O’Keeffe’s art.

A- “O’Keeffe’s thoughts drift away from the hustle and bustle of New York."

B- "She thinks about New Mexico instead."

C- "She first visited the place in 1917."

D- "She is attracted to the colorful red cliffs here, which she calls the painted desert."

E- "She lives in a house in a quiet retreat called Ghost Ranch."

F- "She asked to rent a lodge that was far from crowds, and she has spent her summers at Ghost Ranch for years."

G- "She finally bought the lodge and the surrounding land."

H- "She loves to be alone, exploring the area and painting its beauty."