1. Which sentence supports the idea that the instruments are part of what makes the Recycled Orchestra special?

A museum honored the orchestra with an exhibit showcasing its instruments.

In order to be successful in the orchestra, members most likely had to —

make a commitment to devote time to practicing their skills

The story reaches its climax when —

Matt asks whether Cassie plays drums

The repetition of the words “my” and “own” emphasize the speaker’s desire to

show appreciation for something that is personal and unique

Which sentence from the story provides the best evidence that Cassie feels insecure?

I slid my hands into my pockets and attempted to smile confidently.

Cassie’s thoughts in paragraph 14 show that she —

is reluctant to let people get to know her

Which idea about the Recycled Orchestra does the author highlight throughout the selection?

The goal of the orchestra is to support the children of Cateura

What does line 6 suggest about the “whorls,” “whirls,” and “wheels” on the pad of the speaker’s thumb?

They represent more than physical identity.

The initial success of Chávez’s project depended primarily on —

finding resources within the community

Gómez travels to the landfill several times a week to search for materials most likely because he —

knows which items would be best suited for crafting the instruments

Which sentence from the selection expresses an opinion?

"They show the world...with a love of music, people can change...forever."

In Thumbprint, What a treasure to own! My own flesh, my own feelings. Which line in Finally Home relates a similar idea?

Behind my drum set was the one place I felt completely like myself.

studbud

2021 Fall Exam

14 termsStudBud Administration277 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards14 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 14

Answers

1
The poet chose an irregular and unpredictable rhyme scheme most likely to-
emphasize the poem’s message
highlight the speaker’s actions
d. suggest that the speaker is confused
provide a sense of playfulness
2
1. Which sentence supports the idea that the instruments are part of what makes the Recycled Orchestra special?
The cost of a violin is far out of the reach of many residents of Cateura.
A museum honored the orchestra with an exhibit showcasing its instruments.
The group has performed in Brazil, Panama, and Colombia.
Chávez knew that more instruments were needed.
3
In order to be successful in the orchestra, members most likely had to —
make a commitment to devote time to practicing their skills
develop an interest for the style of music they would be playing
show that they had natural talent for playing music
work together to locate materials for their instruments
4
The story reaches its climax when —
Matt recognizes Cassie as a girl from his class
Cassie sits against the wall and listens to the band
Cassie hears the sound of an electric guitar
Matt asks whether Cassie plays drums
5
The repetition of the words “my” and “own” emphasize the speaker’s desire to
show appreciation for something that is personal and unique
express opinions that challenge accepted wisdom
make a distinction between scientific facts and personal beliefs
argue that people share some similar characteristics
6
Which sentence from the story provides the best evidence that Cassie feels insecure?
I slid my hands into my pockets and attempted to smile confidently.
Overwhelmed with curiosity, I followed the sound down a cobblestone walkway
A green wooden door was slightly ajar, and I peeked inside.
I glanced at Janis, who was quietly studying me.
7
Cassie’s thoughts in paragraph 14 show that she —
is trying too hard to impress the others
is reluctant to let people get to know her
wants to take a risk to make new friends
has a false sense of pride
8
Which idea about the Recycled Orchestra does the author highlight throughout the selection?
The orchestra members plan to become professional musicians.
The people of Cateura support the orchestra by working as recyclers.
The orchestra is successful because of Chávez’s skill as a leader.
The goal of the orchestra is to support the children of Cateura
9
What does line 6 suggest about the “whorls,” “whirls,” and “wheels” on the pad of the speaker’s thumb?
They symbolize a link to the past.
c. They reveal her genetic characteristics.
They represent more than physical identity.
They are evidence of her intelligence and emotional depth
10
Unlike the speaker in “Thumbprint,” Cassie in “Finally Home” expresses-
a strong sense of self-worth
a fear of being judged
a desire for personal change
pride in her physical appearance
11
The initial success of Chávez’s project depended primarily on —
spreading awareness of the benefits of reusing materials
finding resources within the community
inspiring the local children to participate in the orchestra
obtaining invitations to perform in foreign countries
12
Gómez travels to the landfill several times a week to search for materials most likely because he —
hopes to find an instrument that is intact
believes that items from the landfill create unique sounds
wants to create a new style of instrument
knows which items would be best suited for crafting the instruments
13
Which sentence from the selection expresses an opinion?
The U.S. performance took was at the Musical Instrument Museum in Arizona.
"Filmmaker Alejandra Amarilla Nash made a documentary about the group."
"They show the world...with a love of music, people can change...forever."
"Chávez began by teaching music lessons."
14
In Thumbprint, What a treasure to own! My own flesh, my own feelings. Which line in Finally Home relates a similar idea?
Janis had seemed so confident, but she was just as self-conscious as me
This was because I had never been part of any particular group.
Behind my drum set was the one place I felt completely like myself.
It was the perfect place to practice my drumming without... judging me.

2021 Fall Exam Flashcards | StudBud