Choose two sentences that best explain why taking the test is important to Persephone.

Success meant becoming a Decider, a member of the Global Legislature..., The top five candidates in the class—Persephone was first—gathered ...

Choose three ideas from "Better Technology that are strengthened by the information presented in the chart.

The number of athletes who depend on high-tech ... gear is on the rise., ...more athletes have depended on technology to improve their performance., The demand for tech-enhanced gear has led designers and engineers ...

These pieces of information are from different sources. Which piece of information supports the information in Source 1?

The samurai gave the shogun power over the emperor.

Which two sentences best describe how Persephone in "Rule of Rock" and the Persephone in Greek mythology are similar?

Both live in conditions that they want to change., Both understand the benefits of compromise.

Which statement from the excerpt best supports the answer to the previous question?

. . . she learned the words so well that she never forgot them.

"Technology has affected just about every sphere of life."What does the phrase sphere of life mean in the context?

particular areas of life, such as work, home, or entertainment

Based on the pasage "Better Technology - Better Athletes" What is the central idea of the passage?

Technology is changing the way athletes train and compete.

The student took notes about information in the sources. Which note correctly paraphrases information from both sources?

The three major types of government power are divided between different ...

How do the descriptions of the patrollers contribute to the tone of the paragraph?

They create a fearful tone by describing the patrollers who were galloping

Choose the two sentences that would best conclude the paragraph.

A compromise is vital to the success of both the environment and people's.., Although we cannot entirely prevent wolves from preying on livestock...

Choose the two sentences that best add descriptive details about the setting.

The rundown house had been empty for a long time, which was made obvious..., The deteriorating house had several broken windows and an old, rotting...

What is the best way for the student to use the information in the report?

According to Professor Raul Flippson, leisure activities really matter...

How does the structure of the paragraph reinforce the belief that ideas are more lasting than acts of disobedience?

It reinforces the idea that words can remain with people to inspire...

Choose two sentences that are the best evidence to support the claim.

The most promising result, however, is that the runners are..., Seventy percent of the athletes participating in the study are surpassing..

Which sentence from the passage best shows the significance of Persephone's name?

So Decider Academy looked like it was a thousand years old instead...

Which sentence best states the theme of the passage "Rule of Rock"?

The wisest choice is not always the most obvious choice.

Which statement best explains how the author uses point of view to develop suspense in the passage "Rule of Rock"?

The author does not reveal which choice the Proctor thinks is the wisest.

Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to the meaning of "sphere of life"?

It has changed the way we work, the way we socialize, and the way we play.

How does the information in the paragraph help the reader understand the master's fear of Douglass learning to read ...?

The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could increase...

Which statement best describes the central idea of the excerpt from "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?

Being able to read is a powerful tool.

"Sprinters might be particularly interested in the aerodynamic full-body suit." What is the meaning of aerodynamic?

dealing with motion through air

Choose two sentences from the passage that best support the claim.

Sensors can provide more accurate feedback than even the best coach..., An athlete or a coach can analyze the information to learn exactly...

Which edits correct sentence 2? Select two.

If she had been thinking carefully, she would have remembered that., If she had thought carefully, she would have remembered that.

How does the last sentence contribute to the development of the key idea of the paragraph?

... why even fractions of a second matter in competitive sports

The name Persephone comes from a character in Greek mythology. What does her name suggests about her culture?

Her culture is modeled after the society of Ancient Greece.

Answer the question in the image below.

the history of railroads in the United States

What purpose does the Proctor's response to Lee serve in the passage?

It reinforces Persephone's decision not to protest.

Which sentence from the passage best supports the central idea of the passage "Better Technology - Better Athletes"?

However, more athletes are looking to high-tech devices...

Which statement from the excerpt best shows how the descriptions of the patrollers contribute to the tone?

. . . she heard the furious galloping of horses . . .

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1
Choose two sentences that best explain why taking the test is important to Persephone.
All this was intended to create young adults who could see all sides ...
Like the ten thousand other students of the Academy, she’d received ....
Success meant becoming a Decider, a member of the Global Legislature...
The top five candidates in the class—Persephone was first—gathered ...
The RPS exam, the ultimate test, was supposed to start ten minutes ago.
2
Choose three ideas from "Better Technology that are strengthened by the information presented in the chart.
Technology has changed the way athletes compete.
The number of athletes who depend on high-tech ... gear is on the rise.
Technology can make a difference in every sport.
...more athletes have depended on technology to improve their performance.
The demand for tech-enhanced gear has led designers and engineers ...
Sporting goods companies promise athletes better performance through ...
3
These pieces of information are from different sources. Which piece of information supports the information in Source 1?
The samurai followed a code of conduct during battles.
The samurai needed to fight more battles during some periods.
The samurai were considered to be the highest social class.
The samurai gave the shogun power over the emperor.
4
Which two sentences best describe how Persephone in "Rule of Rock" and the Persephone in Greek mythology are similar?
Both deal with difficult family members.
Both have stunning features.
Both live in conditions that they want to change.
Both understand the benefits of compromise.
Both are intelligent.
5
Which statement from the excerpt best supports the answer to the previous question?
Old Rit taught Harriet the words of that song . .
... the slaves were forbidden to sing, because of the man named ...
...Harriet heard snatches of it, sung under the breath, almost whispered...
. . . she learned the words so well that she never forgot them.
6
"Technology has affected just about every sphere of life."What does the phrase sphere of life mean in the context?
particular areas of life, such as work, home, or entertainment
parts of life that are competitive, such as sports
important topics about life, such as career, finances, or family
popular life trends, such as fashion
7
Based on the pasage "Better Technology - Better Athletes" What is the central idea of the passage?
There are no sports left unaffected by the influence of technology.
Technology is impacting the way most people live their lives.
Technology is changing the way athletes train and compete.
There isn't enough proof that technology can make athletes perform better.
8
The student took notes about information in the sources. Which note correctly paraphrases information from both sources?
The three major types of government power are divided between different ...
The Constitution is considered more powerful than any of the three ...
The Supreme Court makes decisions that can overturn the decisions of...
The legislative branch is expected to work together to check the power...
9
How do the descriptions of the patrollers contribute to the tone of the paragraph?
They create a confused tone by highlighting her lack of memory ...
They create a fearful tone by describing the patrollers who were galloping
They create a suspicious tone by highlighting her worries because ...
They create a calm tone by describing how the adults became motionless ...
10
The Latin root word tract means "to drag or pull back." What is the meaning of the word protracted in the sentence?
last longer than usual
result in a loss
control from far away
come to an end
11
Choose the two sentences that would best conclude the paragraph.
A compromise is vital to the success of both the environment and people's..
The first thing to do would be to invite all concerned parties...
Although we cannot entirely prevent wolves from preying on livestock...
Because people are immensely more important than animals, hunters ...
Environmental issues have been ignored for far too long, so the government
12
Which word best states the meaning of decided as it is used in the sentence?
detailed
unwavering
stubborn
frustrated
13
The Latin root unda means "wave." What is the most likely meaning of the word undulating in the sentence?
making a crashing sound
moving back and forth
flying away
ripping apart
14
Choose the two sentences that best add descriptive details about the setting.
The whole neighborhood couldn't wait to meet the people who had bought...
The rundown house had been empty for a long time, which was made obvious...
The deteriorating house had several broken windows and an old, rotting...
The neighbors had thought that no one would ever buy the old house.
The new neighbors looked like nice people.
15
What is the best way for the student to use the information in the report?
According to Professor Raul Flippson, leisure activities make us healthier.
According to Professor Raul Flippson, leisure activities are important...
According to Professor Raul Flippson, we should not discount ...
According to Professor Raul Flippson, leisure activities really matter...
16
How does the structure of the paragraph reinforce the belief that ideas are more lasting than acts of disobedience?
It reinforces the idea that stories and songs can be disguised as a form...
It reinforces the idea that slaves sometimes dreamed of freedom...
It reinforces the idea that words can remain with people to inspire...
It reinforces the idea that the fear of punishment is often stronger...
17
Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
Sentence 4
Sentence 3
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
18
Choose two sentences that are the best evidence to support the claim.
In no time, the coach knew exactly which muscle groups to focus on ...
The most promising result, however, is that the runners are...
He's already used the data to make changes in his training program...
Seventy percent of the athletes participating in the study are surpassing..
One running coach who has been participating in a study regarding...
19
Which sentence from the passage best shows the significance of Persephone's name?
The top five candidates in the class—Persephone was first—gathered ...
So Decider Academy looked like it was a thousand years old instead...
The Proctor stood now in front of Persephone.
It would be a good enough life, she supposed, but it wasn't for her.
20
Which sentence best states the theme of the passage "Rule of Rock"?
Games of chance are wise tools to use in making important decisions.
Punctuality is the mark of a wise person.
The wisest choice is not always the most obvious choice.
It is best not to protest against established traditions.
21
Which statement best explains how the author uses point of view to develop suspense in the passage "Rule of Rock"?
The author does not reveal which choice the Proctor thinks is the wisest.
The author shares Persephone's thoughts about having a lower bureaucratic..
The author describes Lee's frustration during the test.
The author does not include the answers of all of the students taking ...
22
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to the meaning of "sphere of life"?
And now it is changing the way we compete.
The trend of using technology to improve athletes' performance has ...
It has changed the way we work, the way we socialize, and the way we play.
They name research that indicates inconsistent results among varying sports
23
How does the information in the paragraph help the reader understand the master's fear of Douglass learning to read ...?
The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could spread ...
The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could cause ...
The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could make ...
The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could increase...
24
Which statement best describes the central idea of the excerpt from "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?
Slave masters sometimes accidentally help slaves.
Having a teacher is unnecessary when learning to read.
Being able to read is a powerful tool.
Slaves try to find ways to be free.
25
"Sprinters might be particularly interested in the aerodynamic full-body suit." What is the meaning of aerodynamic?
dealing with motion through air
related to covering completely
related to an increase in speed
dealing with a rise in temperature
26
Choose two sentences from the passage that best support the claim.
Sensors can provide more accurate feedback than even the best coach...
Sensors are attached to parts of the body.
They collect data that can be downloaded to a computer...
...sensors ... can be worn during routine training in the field.
An athlete or a coach can analyze the information to learn exactly...
27
Choose the transition that best connects the two paragraphs by showing a time shift in the story.
Today was no different.
Maybe he would change in the future.
I wished he would play differently soon.
Last year he had been on another team.
28
Which edits correct sentence 2? Select two.
If she had been thinking carefully, she would have remembered that.
If she thought carefully, she will have remembered that.
If she thought carefully, she will remember that.
If she had thought carefully, she would have remembered that.
If she would have been thought carefully, she remembered that.
If she was thinking carefully, she will have remembered that.
29
How does the last sentence contribute to the development of the key idea of the paragraph?
... why even fractions of a second matter in competitive sports
... the importance of using tech-enhanced gear in competitive sports
... details about why sprinters rely on aerodynamic body suits
... an example of how tech-enhanced gear can cut running times by sec
30
The name Persephone comes from a character in Greek mythology. What does her name suggests about her culture?
Her culture is modeled after the society of Ancient Greece.
Her culture values classic beauty over intelligence.
Her culture worships Greek gods and goddesses.
Her culture emphasizes the importance of ancient social positions.
31
Answer the question in the image below.
railroads in early American literature
the science behind United States railroad innovations
railroads and other modes of transportation
the history of railroads in the United States
32
What purpose does the Proctor's response to Lee serve in the passage?
It illustrates the Proctor's impatience.
It reinforces Persephone's decision not to protest.
It lets the reader know what the outcome of the exam will be.
It shows that only a select few are chosen to become Deciders.
33
Which sentence from the passage best supports the central idea of the passage "Better Technology - Better Athletes"?
However, more athletes are looking to high-tech devices...
Technology has affected just about every sphere of life.
The author of a popular book, The Sports Gene, states that technology can..
Some experts claim technology's impact on athletic success is overrated.
34
Which statement from the excerpt best shows how the descriptions of the patrollers contribute to the tone?
. . . saw the grown folks freeze into stillness . . .
She could not remember who first told her . . .
Sometimes at night . . .
. . . she heard the furious galloping of horses . . .
35
Choose two words from the sentence that are misspelled.
express
aide
braul
ferocious
displeasure

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