Cycle 1 Assessment ELA 7
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22 questions
Note from the author:
CMS Cycle 1 Interim Assessment 7th grade 2018-2019

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Based on paragraph 2, what inference can you make about Rudi?
Based on paragraph 2, what inference can you make about Rudi?
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What is the effect of the simile in paragraph 6?
What is the effect of the simile in paragraph 6?
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Based on paragraph 5, which of the following provides a contrast to Rudi’s feelings about climbing the mountain?
Based on paragraph 5, which of the following provides a contrast to Rudi’s feelings about climbing the mountain?
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Based on paragraph 1, the speck is most likely which of the following?
Based on paragraph 1, the speck is most likely which of the following?
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What is the meaning of drifts as used in the paragraph 6?
What is the meaning of drifts as used in the paragraph 6?
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What does the author mean by saying that “the cliff had opened and swallowed it”?
What does the author mean by saying that “the cliff had opened and swallowed it”?

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Which line from the selection best represents Rudi’s greatest fear on the mountain?
Which line from the selection best represents Rudi’s greatest fear on the mountain?
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How is Rudi affected by the setting of the selection?
How is Rudi affected by the setting of the selection?
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Which quote from the selection supports the theme?
Which quote from the selection supports the theme?
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Which example of figurative language from the text best characterizes the overall setting of the selection?
Which example of figurative language from the text best characterizes the overall setting of the selection?

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Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word crevasse as used in the selection?
Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word crevasse as used in the selection?
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Why does Laurie turn off the radio at the beginning of the excerpt?
Why does Laurie turn off the radio at the beginning of the excerpt?
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What is the effect does the author saying “Thwack! My Ice pick bit into the ice on the lip” have on paragraph 5?
What is the effect does the author saying “Thwack! My Ice pick bit into the ice on the lip” have on paragraph 5?
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Based on the second sentence of paragraph 4, what does the phrase admit defeat suggest?
Based on the second sentence of paragraph 4, what does the phrase admit defeat suggest?
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What is the meaning of anchor in paragraph 5?
What is the meaning of anchor in paragraph 5?

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How does Laurie’s leap across the crevasse foreshadow the selection’s conclusion?
How does Laurie’s leap across the crevasse foreshadow the selection’s conclusion?
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Based on the selection, what can be inferred about the relationship between Laurie and Bill?
Based on the selection, what can be inferred about the relationship between Laurie and Bill?
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Which of the following is the best summary of the selection?
Which of the following is the best summary of the selection?
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What inference can be made about Laurie from "To the Top of Everest"?
What inference can be made about Laurie from "To the Top of Everest"?
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Which quote best reflects the central idea from To the Top of Everest?
Which quote best reflects the central idea from To the Top of Everest?
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Based on the information in both selections, you can make the inference that mountain climbers are determined. Provide two details from each excerpt to support this inference and explain how they support the inference.
Worth at most 3 points, but will be graded later.
90%-100%=3 points80%-89%=2 points70%-79%=1 points69% or lower=0 points
Based on the information in both selections, you can make the inference that mountain climbers are determined. Provide two details from each excerpt to support this inference and explain how they support the inference.
Worth at most 3 points, but will be graded later.
90%-100%=3 points
80%-89%=2 points
70%-79%=1 points
69% or lower=0 points
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Using in Banner in the Sky and To the Top of Everest, respond to the following prompt: For mountain climbers the thrill and accomplishment is worth the risk. Support your claim with two reasons from each excerpt using details from the texts with accompanying support and elaboration. Worth at most 3 points, but will be graded later.
90%-100%=3 points80%-89%=2 points70%-79%=1 points69% or lower=0 points
Using in Banner in the Sky and To the Top of Everest, respond to the following prompt: For mountain climbers the thrill and accomplishment is worth the risk. Support your claim with two reasons from each excerpt using details from the texts with accompanying support and elaboration.
Worth at most 3 points, but will be graded later.
90%-100%=3 points
80%-89%=2 points
70%-79%=1 points
69% or lower=0 points