What is the theme of the biography?

Samuel Clemens was determined to become a riverboat pilot

Reread paragraph 7. Why does the author include this paragraph at the end of the article?

to explain the events of Rodia's life in order

Which idea is supported by the details in paragraph 6?

Rodia's sculptures were a part of the community

Why does the author use the simile "as light does when the sun sets" to talk about Clemen's dreams of South America?

to show that Clemens's dreams slowly went away

Which statement tells how Clemen's time on the Mississippi River affected him as a writer?

It gave him the idea for the name Mark Twain

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1
Which definition best matches the way exact is used above?
correct in every detail
strictly faithful to the rules
neither more nor less
completely clear
2
What is the theme of the biography?
Samuel was famous for being a great riverboat pilot on the Mississippi
Samuel made decisions as a riverboat pilot that would make him rich
Samuel Clemens was determined to become a riverboat pilot
Samuel Clemens ended his job as a riverboat pilot because of the Civil War
3
Which sentence best shows that the author admires Rodia's work?
C
D
B
A
4
Reread paragraph 7. Why does the author include this paragraph at the end of the article?
to compare Rodia to his neighbor
to share the most important details of Rodia's sculptures
to show how Rodia solved a mystery
to explain the events of Rodia's life in order
5
Which idea is supported by the details in paragraph 6?
Rodia was a simple worker
Rodia used everyday objects to build sculptures
Rodia's work was popular when he built it
Rodia's sculptures were a part of the community
6
Which definition best matches the way vital is used above?
very important
full of life or energy
deadly
related to information about lives
7
How does the author organize this article?
compare and contrast
problem and solution
cause and effect
sequence/chronological order
8
Why does the author use the simile "as light does when the sun sets" to talk about Clemen's dreams of South America?
to show that Clemens's dreams were impossible to reach
to show that Clemens' dreams were unclear
to show that Clemens's dreams slowly went away
to show that Clemens's dreams suddenly returned
9
Think about the suffix -duct. What is the meaning of conduct above?
guide
rescue
park
secure
10
What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
any
some
no change is needed
an
11
What is the adjective in sentence 11?
hot
was
the
the
12
Think about the suffix -ion. What is the meaning of locations above?
different styles
visible letters
certain areas
various times
13
What change needs to be made in sentence 4?
Change therefore to however
Change therefore to accordingly
Change therefore to instead
Change therefore to thus
14
What kind of voice do the authors use in this article?
funny
grim
confused
informative
15
Ms. Haney and Ms. Sanchez are the coolest EVER.
True
False
16
Which statement tells how Clemen's time on the Mississippi River affected him as a writer?
It helped him describe how boarts were used in the Civil War
It gave him the idea for the name Mark Twain
It gave him the opportunity to work as a printer
It helped him meet other people who taught him how to write

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