The final paragraph is important to the story because it-

explains how Miss Sutherland met Mr. Angel

What evidence did you use to support your answer to question 20?

I know that a detective tries to solve crimes, In the first paragraph, it says "detective cases"

Which sentence from the article best supports the idea that Coach Luma's team was very popular?

SOon, so many boys wanted to play that there were three...

What evidence did you use to support your answer to question 12?

In paragraph 4, it describes Miss Sutherland's outfit.

The author most likely wrote this selection to-

inform readers about the Texas bluebonnet

The author wrote this article most likely to-

inform readers about the Fugees

Which sentence from the story shows the Miss Sutherland has strong feelings for Mr. Angel?

Miss Sutherland blushed and picked nervously at her jacket.

Miss Sutherland is surprised when Holmes mentions her eyesight most likely because-

does not know how he could know this about her

The reader can conclude that the rest of the story will-

focus on Sherlock Holmes's search for Mr. Angel

The author organizes paragraph 3

explaining how Coach Luma got boys to join her team

This selection is mostly about-

the features of bluebonnets in Texas

The author's purpose in writing this story is to-

entertain readers with a detective story

The reader can conclude that the article about the Fugees in the New York Times newspaper-

gave the team a lot of attention

The reader can conclude that Sherlock Holmes will discover that-

Mr. Windibank has to do with Mr Angel's disappearance

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It is most likely that the author-

respects the work of Coach Luma

Bluebonnets can be difficult to grow because-

their hard-shelled seeds take time to open

Which belongs in the empty box?

Planting bluebonnets next to highways

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1
When do bluebonnets bloom in Texas?
All year
March through May
Only during the summer
In late winter
2
The final paragraph is important to the story because it-
answers the question of Mr. Angel's disappearance
describes Miss Sutherland's graceful dancing
shows the kinds of things Miss Sutherland enjoys
explains how Miss Sutherland met Mr. Angel
3
Which words help the reader figure out the meaning of wrap as it is used in paragraph 4?
standing on the sidewalk
titled over her ear
around her neck
in a nervous fashion
4
What evidence did you use to support your answer to question 20?
In paragraph 18, it talks about her mother
I know that a detective tries to solve crimes
In the first paragraph, it says "detective cases"
Again, I don't need evidence, I just know it.
5
Which sentence from the article best supports the idea that Coach Luma's team was very popular?
SOon, so many boys wanted to play that there were three...
It was hard for many of the players to get to ...
Some of the boys didn't think a woman could coach...
She moved to the U.S. to go to college, and after college...
6
What evidence did you use to support your answer to question 12?
Duh teacher, I used my brain!
In paragraph 19, it says "You can tell him anything"
I don't believe in finding text evidence
In paragraph 4, it describes Miss Sutherland's outfit.
7
Which clue from the story tells you that it took place long ago?
Miss Sutherland's sadness
Miss Sutherland's clothing
Doctor Watson's profession
The city of London
8
Which strategy should you have used for questions 4 and 29?
BME
Miss, I don't need to use strategies
Tally Strategy
CSPER
9
Which word best describes Sherlock Holmes?
Emotional
Modest
Dangerous
Observant
10
In paragraph 8, which words help the reader figure out the meaning of fragrance?
of the bluebonnet
small orange flowers
makes people wonder
perfume they are smelling
11
The author most likely wrote this selection to-
express emotion about bluebonnets
inform readers about the Texas bluebonnet
persuade readers to plant bluebonnets
entertain readers with stories about bluebonnets
12
The author wrote this article most likely to-
express emotions about soccer
inform readers about the Fugees
teach the rules of the game of soccer
persuade readers to play soccer
13
Miss Sutherland comes to see Sherlock Holmes because she believes he-
will lend her money
can help her find Mr. Angel
is hiding Mr. Angel
will punish Mr. Windibank
14
Which word best describes Mr. Windibank?
Wealthy
Careful
Confused
Unkind
15
Based on the passage, it is a fact that-
Barbara Bush helped change the state flower
people from Spain love bluebonnets
peas are grown all over Texas
Texas is full of bluebonnets
16
Which sentence from the story shows the Miss Sutherland has strong feelings for Mr. Angel?
Miss Sutherland blushed and picked nervously at her jacket.
Suddenly, she hurried across the road, and we heard...
Again, a startled look came over the face...
She wore a large curling red feather in her hat...
17
The main problem is the story is that
Miss Sutherland has no money
Miss Sutherland's father is sick
Mr. Hosmer Angel is missing
SHerlock Holmes is bored
18
In addition to coaching soccer, Coach Luma helps the refugee families by-
building houses for them
writing articles about them and the team
visiting their countries
buying groceries for them
19
In paragraph 12, what does the word consult mean?
Go against
Criticize
HIde from
Ask the advice of
20
Miss Sutherland is surprised when Holmes mentions her eyesight most likely because-
does not know how he could know this about her
does not believe that her eyesight should be his business
has been keeping it a secret from people for a long time.
has never noticed that she has had vision problems
21
The reader can conclude that the rest of the story will-
focus on Sherlock Holmes's search for Mr. Angel
explain why Miss Sutherland's mother loves Mr. Windibank
include how Dr. Watson feels about Miss Sutherland
tell how Mr. Holmes found the husband of Mrs. Etherege
22
The author organizes paragraph 3
describing the different sports Coach Luma played
telling how the team named itself
explaining how Coach Luma got boys to join her team
comparing Coach Luma's team with other soccer teams
23
In paragraph 4, what does the word proved mean?
Argued
Agreed
Showed
Claimed
24
This selection is mostly about-
a certain type of flower named after Barbara Bush
the soil in some parts of Texas
the features of bluebonnets in Texas
a problem in the Texas government
25
The author's purpose in writing this story is to-
persuade readers to seek advice for their problems
inform readers about the job of a detective
entertain readers with a detective story
express an emotional response to a problem
26
Which definition best describes the way rush is used in paragraph 14?
Definition 3
Definition 4
Definition 1
Definition 2
27
The reader can conclude that the article about the Fugees in the New York Times newspaper-
helped Coach Luma find a job in professional sports
made the team members rich
gave the team a lot of attention
got people interested in soccer
28
In paragraph 5, what is the root word of proposed?
prop
posed
pro
pose
29
Why did Coach Luma start a tutoring program for many of the Fugees?
to show them how to shop
to keep them out of trouble
to make her team famous
to help them learn English
30
The reader can tell that the narrator-
is outside the story
only knows what Sherlock Holmes tells him
is the main character
is a character in the story
31
The reader can conclude that Sherlock Holmes will discover that-
Mr. Sutherland's death was caused by Mr. Windibank.
Mr. Windibank has to do with Mr Angel's disappearance
Miss Sutherland plans to run away from home
Dr. Watson is in love with Miss Sutherland
32
What kind of moisture does the soil need to grow bluebonnets?
High
None
Medium
Low
33
At one point, people believed that bluebonnets had come to Texas from-
Oklahoma
Florida
Maine
Spain
34
How SUCCESSFUL will you be on next week's STAAR READING TEST?
I WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!!
I'm going to pass that test!!!
I am going to rock the test!!!
I am a test-taking ninja!!!
35
In paragraph 6, what does politely mean?
Polite again
In a polite way
Polite no more
Without being polite
36
Which definition best describes the way type is used in paragraph 1
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
37
It is most likely that the author-
respects the work of Coach Luma
has never played soccer
is an excellent soccer player
attends all the Fugees' game
38
Which detail belongs on the blank line?
England
Somalia
United States
Jordan
39
Bluebonnets can be difficult to grow because-
a lot of people do not like them
they are related to beans and peanuts
their hard-shelled seeds take time to open
they need a lot of fertilizer
40
Which belongs in the empty box?
Choosing the bluebonnet as the Texas state flower
Discovering people's mistakes
Planting bluebonnets next to highways
Giving flowers new names

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