1st 9 Weeks Exam- Ace 2022

Read the passage and choose the correct answer for questions 1 to 4.

1. Which words best describe Jay Greenberg?

1. Carefree and relaxed

2. Anxious and withdrawn

3. Focused and gifted

4. Uncertain and unhappy

2. Which statement best describes the theme of the story?

1. Music appeals to all kinds of people.

2. You do not have to be an adult to have great talent.

3. Sometimes it is important to fit in.

4. Education helps people accomplish their goals.

3. Which of following evidence from the text supports your answer to question #2?

1. “His parents got him a cello, and by age three, he was composing music.”

2. “He is completely devoted to his calling, once telling his mother that he would die if he could not compose music.”

3. “His hero is Beethoven, and for fun, he fools around with classical music compositions, changing and rewriting them.”

4. “Imagine knowing at age two what you want to do for the rest of your life.”

4. Jay Greenberg's parents can probably be described as _________ _.

1. Stern

2. Controlling

3. Trusting

4. Supportive

Read the passage and choose the correct answer for questions 5 to 8.

1. What is the turtle's plan?

1. To be carried away on the cranes' backs

2. To bite a stick that the cranes will carry

3. To have the cranes hide him from the hunters

4. To have the cranes frighten the hunters

2. What does the turtle do to get the cranes to help him?

1. He warns them that they, too, are in danger.

2. He praises their beauty.

3. He convinces them that his plan was their idea.

4. He says he wants to show them something far away.

3. What causes the turtle's downfall?

1. He is jealous that the cranes can fly.

2. He talks all the time.

3. He wants to be recognized for his idea.

4. He thinks he is smarter than the hunters.

4. Which of these is a theme of this story?

1. It is impolite to listen in.

2. You must do a job yourself to get it done well.

3. Cranes are more clever than turtles.

4. Pride can lead to one's downfall.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer for questions 9 to 12.

5. Which word best describes what New Orleans is like when Malia goes there?

1. welcoming

2. devastated

3. bustling

4. nonproductive

6. How does Malia feel about the work she did?

1. ashamed

2. confused

3. embarrassed

4. proud

7. Why does Malia say she was grateful?

1. She learned how to build a house.

2. She was able to help someone.

3. She was not in school. Consistency

4. She was able to leave New Orleans.

8. What is the best theme of the letter?

1. Hurricanes can do a lot of damage.

2. Nature is more destructive than humans are.

3. Even a small effort can make a big difference.

4. It is never too late to learn something new.

9. Which of following evidence from the text supports your answer to question #12?

1. “Leaving was both a happy and sad moment for me.”

2. “I have blisters on top of my blisters from hammering and sawing!”

3. “Even though it was just one house out of the thousands that need rebuilding, I feel like we've done something important.”

4. “We built it on the foundation of their old house, which was the only part that remained.”

Big Brother

Ted couldn't wait to meet his new little brother. Ted was 10 and had been the only child in his family for a long time. He imagined what it would be like to have a baby brother.

He would take him on bike rides and go hiking. He would go camping and fishing. He pictured himself sleeping under the stars listening to the chirping of crickets. He would even teach the little guy how to ride a bike. It would be great.

“Grandma? When are they going to be home again?” called Ted down the stairs.

“Should be any time now,” said Grandma. “They called when they left the hospital.”

“There they are!” interrupted Ted. He raced down the stairs and threw open the door. His parents were just pulling into the driveway.

“Big brother coming through!” called Ted and raced to the car door. He scooped up the little bundle from his mother's arms and gave it a squish.

“Be careful, Ted, that's a fragile package you've got there,” said Dad.

“Don't worry, Dad. I've got everything under control,” replied Ted. It was only then that Ted noticed the pink blanket wrapped around the baby.

“What?” asked Ted.

“That's right,” explained Mom. “We've got ourselves a little girl.”

“Is something wrong?” asked Dad tenderly.

Ted stammered a minute and a hollow sound escaped his lips. “No. She'll just have to like fishing, camping, hiking, and biking.”

“She will. She will,” replied Mom calmly and she gave Ted a hug.

10. According to the passage, what sentence shows that Ted's parents were worried about his reaction to a baby sister?

1. “We've got ourselves a little girl.”

2. “Is something wrong?” asked Dad tenderly.

3. “She'll just have to like fishing, camping, hiking, and biking.

4. Ted couldn't wait to meet his new little brother.

11. What is the theme of the passage?

1. Being creative and using many resources can help you accomplish a task.

2. If you try hard enough, you can do it.

3. It's important to knock out your competition.

4. It's important to be flexible and roll with the punches.