26. Which visual aid would be most effective for an oral presentation on Langston Hughes'....?

B. A projected image of one of Hughes' poems from the 1920s

9. The purpose of the figurative language in paragraph 8 is to foreshadow -

D. Mrs. Watson's first reaction to Keisha

5. Complete this diagram.

Help pollinate gardens, Small in size, Build nests with moss

15. The implied main idea of this story is that -

B. first impressions of people can be misleading

7. Which sentence best summarizes paragraph 3?

C. Keisha is gathering reading....

24. Which three details should be included in a summary of the article?

African; Talented African; The Harlem Renaissance occurred

14. Which event is part of the resolution of the story?

A. Mrs. Watson agrees that Keisha should return the...

18. Which two conclusions can the reader draw from paragraph 4?

Artists living in Harlem; Northern cities offered

23. Which detail best supports the idea that Harlem was a center of growth for jazz music...

C. Famous jazz musicians pursued their careers in Harlem.

13. Complete this character chart.

Worried and concerned; Relieved and proud

19. The organization of the ideas in "Literature and Art Abound" supports the author's purpose-

A. listing examples of writers and artists who shared...

12. Which statement by Mrs. Ellis implies Mrs. Watson can be difficult?

D. "You'll find Mrs. Watson in Room 28. And by the..."

4. Complete this chart about lines 1-12 of the poem.

sees a nest, tree, ladder, photograph

25. Identify each sentence from the article as fact or opinion.

Fact, Opinion, Opinion, Fact, Opinion

22. Which sentence from "A Beginning, Not an End" best represents the main idea of the section?

D. Their music, words, and art seem as fresh and powerful...

2. The reader may best infer from the article that hummingbirds -

B. live primarily in warm climates

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1. In paragraph 1, distinct comes from a word that means -
D. distinguish
B. clear
C. unquestionable
A. separate
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26. Which visual aid would be most effective for an oral presentation on Langston Hughes'....?
C. A photograph of Hughes as a young man in the early 1920s
B. A projected image of one of Hughes' poems from the 1920s
D. A list of African-American authors who were mentors to...
A. A timeline of Hughes' life from childhood to adulthood
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10. What is the meaning of the word belligerent?
B. hostile or argumentative
C. weak or exhausted
A. strangely familiar
D. overly exaggerated
4
9. The purpose of the figurative language in paragraph 8 is to foreshadow -
D. Mrs. Watson's first reaction to Keisha
B. Keisha's feelings toward Mrs. Watson
C. Keisha's attitude about volunteering
A. Mrs. Watson's response to Keisha's essay
5
16. Which word contains a root that means "pertaining to neighbors or a neighborhood"?
Company
Blockade
Assistance
Vicinity
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8. In paragraph 4, the author's word choice conveys a mood of -
A. confusion
B. desperation
C. urgency
D. panic
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5. Complete this diagram.
Help pollinate gardens, Small in size, Build nests with moss
Easily frightened, Small in size, Help pollinate gardens
Small in size, Build nests with moss, Eat very little
Eat very little, Help pollinate gardens, Easily frightened
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15. The implied main idea of this story is that -
C. people should volunteer at a community service project...
A. people should value relationships with family members
B. first impressions of people can be misleading
D. older people have interesting stories to tell about...
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7. Which sentence best summarizes paragraph 3?
B. Keisha is going to take....
C. Keisha is gathering reading....
D. Keisha assures her mother she....
A. Keisha completes her homework....
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24. Which three details should be included in a summary of the article?
African; The Harlem Renaissance had; The neighborhood
Jazz, The Harlem Renaissance occurred
African; Talented African; The Harlem Renaissance occurred
Talented African; The neighborhood, Jazz
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17. Which word best replaces evolve as used in paragraph 1?
C. increase
A. adapt
B. develop
D. mature
12
14. Which event is part of the resolution of the story?
A. Mrs. Watson agrees that Keisha should return the...
B. Mrs. Ellis tells Keisha to visit Mrs. Watson in her room.
C. Keisha reads her English essay about Rosa Parks to Mrs...
D. Mrs. Watson tells Keisha she would rather be alone.
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18. Which two conclusions can the reader draw from paragraph 4?
Harlem was a modern part; Many former World War I
Northern cities offered; Harlem was a modern part
Many former World War I; In Northern cities African
Artists living in Harlem; Northern cities offered
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21. Select all of the words from paragraph 11 that do NOT contribute to the author's tone of...
citizens and supply
greatness and enduring
treasures and citizens
shining and supply
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23. Which detail best supports the idea that Harlem was a center of growth for jazz music...
C. Famous jazz musicians pursued their careers in Harlem.
D. Jazz helped musicians in Harlem express themselves.
B. Jazz musicians in Harlem were known for improvising.
A. Harlem had nightclubs where musicians played jazz.
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13. Complete this character chart.
Worried and concerned; Joyful and energetic
Angry and frustrated; Irritated and bothered
Worried and concerned; Relieved and proud
Relieved and proud; Irritated and bothered
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19. The organization of the ideas in "Literature and Art Abound" supports the author's purpose-
B. comparing and contrasting the popularity of writers...
A. listing examples of writers and artists who shared...
C. explaining the effects of the writers' and artists'...
D. presenting the writers' and artists' works in order of...
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12. Which statement by Mrs. Ellis implies Mrs. Watson can be difficult?
C. "Her only daughter lives here in the city and wants..."
B. "Her name is Ruby Watson, and she's lived in Alabama..."
A. "We have a new resident this week. She's still..."
D. "You'll find Mrs. Watson in Room 28. And by the..."
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4. Complete this chart about lines 1-12 of the poem.
sees a nest, tree, ladder, photograph
photograph, food, ladder, sees a nest
tree, sees a nest, ladder, builds a nest
food, builds a nest, ladder, tree
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25. Identify each sentence from the article as fact or opinion.
Opinion, Opinion, Fact, Opinion, Fact
Fact, Opinion, Opinion, Fact, Opinion
Fact, Fact, Opinion, Opinion, Fact
Opinion, Fact, Fact, Opinion, Fact
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20. Which word is an antonym for convergence in paragraph 9?
C. hesitation
B. separation
A. elimination
D. alteration
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3. In the poem, the hummingbird's nest is a symbol of -
D. past adventures
C. distant childhood
A. lost opportunities
B. former relationships
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22. Which sentence from "A Beginning, Not an End" best represents the main idea of the section?
B. The Harlem Renaissance began to decline in the late...
C. This sent most Americans into crisis, and time spent...
D. Their music, words, and art seem as fresh and powerful...
A. These gifted artists arrived in Harlem looking for...
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11. Which two words are synonyms for anticipation in this sentence from paragraph 15?
sincerity and relief
expectation and hope
hope and devotion
relief and expectation
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6. Both the poem and the article address the theme of -
C. developing a hobby
A. enjoying nature
D. holding on to memories
B. studying the weather
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2. The reader may best infer from the article that hummingbirds -
A. compete with bees for nectar
B. live primarily in warm climates
C. become confused when flying backwards
D. rely on bird feeders in order to survive

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