"Back Roads" is mostly about

the beautiful things to be discovered along back roads

What can you conclude about the person being addressed in "Sonnet 73" (thee, thou)?

the person loves the speaker of the poem

Which line best expresses the main message of "Sonnet 73"?

"To love that well, which thou must leave ere long"

In "I Don't Like Ron Gonzales", what was the narrator's job before he was a train operator?

a member of a station cleanup crew

In "Sonnet 73", what time of year can be seen in the speaker of the poem?

the time when few or no leaves hang on boughs

What can you conclude from "Cell Phone Scramble"?

People have mixed opinions about cell phone use in schools.

What can you conclude about the Kepler space telescope after reading "In Our Galaxy"?

The telescope will most likely discover more planets

What is the theme of "Astro-Dad"?

Your feelings about someone may change when they're gone.

Based on "Sonnet 73", how could the speaker be described?

old and nearing the end of life

The primary purpose of "Cell Phone Scramble" is to

describe how personal technology enhances education.

How does the author of "In Our Galaxy" describe Kepler-16b?

as a gaseous planet about the size of Saturn

What is the main idea of "Doctors Flee Desperate Venezuela"?

Doctors are fleeing Venezuela, causing problems there.

Which words and phrases from the poem "Ozymandias" best contribute to a sense of setting?

boundless, bare, and lone and level sands

What supports that the person who created the sculpture didn't think much of Ozymandias?

sculptor well those passions read/The hand that mocked them

What is a main theme of "Lovliest of Trees"?

Life is short, so you should enjoy the world's beauty

How have transistors changed over time?

They have shrunk in size and become more useful

In "Astro-Dad", what assignment or mission is Jason's dad on?

going to the International Space Station to make repairs

The main setting of "Back Roads" is

Along back roads over the course of a day

In "How to Make a Better Robot", what are scientists at Cornell trying to figure out?

all the different ways robots could move

What is one argument against relaxing cell phone policies?

Cell phones allow students to cheat on exams.

What can be concluded about the purpose many robots will have in the future?

Robots will be created to make life easier for humans

What does the author describe in "Walt Disney goes to War"?

contributions the Disney Studios made during World War II

What is the main idea of "Walt Disney goes to War"?

Disney Studios made important contributions during WW II

In the "Lovliest of Trees", what does the poet describe in the first stanza?

a tree in the woods hung with bloom

Based on "The Body Shop", what should a volleyball player eat the night before a tournament?

whole grains, fruits, vegetables

What is the main idea of "The Body Shop"?

Good nutrition is important for an active lifestyle.

How does Jason feel about his dad at the beginning of "Astro-Dad"?

Jason does not get along well with his dad.

In "I Don't Like Ron Gonzales", what do we learn about operating a train?

Operating a train requires both practice and concentration.

In "I Don't Like Ron Gonzales", how do the narrator's feelings change as the story progresses?

At first, he dislikes Ron. At the end, he respects him.

Doctors are leaving Venezuela due to danger. What supports this idea?

I didn't want my daughter to growup in a hostile environment

Who were the first four presidents of the United States?

Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison

What supports the idea that migration of Venezuelan doctors helps other countries?

Many areas of Chile have a shortage of physicians.

Why does the author of "How to Make a Better Robot" describe different robots being created?

to show a variety of ways that robots could move

What effect is the migration of doctors from Venezuela to other countries having on Venezuela?

It is putting more strain on the public health system.

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1
"Back Roads" is mostly about
The importance of taking time to appreciate nature
The difference between natural and man-made landmarks
the beautiful things to be discovered along back roads
a friendship formed through the bond of sharing a car ride
2
What can you conclude about the person being addressed in "Sonnet 73" (thee, thou)?
the person wants to leave the speaker of the poem
the person does not care about the speaker of the poem
the person is older than the speaker of the poem
the person loves the speaker of the poem
3
Which line best expresses the main message of "Sonnet 73"?
"Death's second self, that seals up all in rest"
"To love that well, which thou must leave ere long"
"When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang"
"In me thou see'st the glowing of such fire"
4
In "Back Roads", where are Joe and Sam going?
Dauphin Borough
Pittsburgh
the back roads of Pennsylvania
New York City
5
In "I Don't Like Ron Gonzales", what was the narrator's job before he was a train operator?
a member of a station cleanup crew
a train operation instructor
a station announcer
a bus driver
6
In "Sonnet 73", what time of year can be seen in the speaker of the poem?
the time when few or no leaves hang on boughs
the time when trees are blooming with flowers
the time when snow coats tree branches and the sky is gray
the time when the sun shines and birds sing sweetly
7
What can you conclude from "Cell Phone Scramble"?
If schools relax policies, teachers will text more.
People have mixed opinions about cell phone use in schools.
Schools that ban phones provide more learning opportunities
Most students agree with the policy to ban cell phones.
8
How many doctors have left Venezuela in 12 years?
about 8000
about 23,000
about 16,000
about 2 million
9
What can you conclude about the Kepler space telescope after reading "In Our Galaxy"?
NASA will stop searching for planets with the telescope
The telescope will most likely discover more planets
Kepler-16b is the last planet the telescope will discover
The telescope will soon find that Kepler-16b supports life
10
What is the theme of "Astro-Dad"?
When choosing between two options, pick the scarier one.
If you lie to strangers, you will also lie to friends.
Your feelings about someone may change when they're gone.
If at first you don't succeed, you should keep trying.
11
When was the transistor invented?
2007
1947
1945
2000
12
Based on "Sonnet 73", how could the speaker be described?
old and nearing the end of life
grown up and in the middle of life
very young and childish
teenaged, nearing adulthood
13
The primary purpose of "Cell Phone Scramble" is to
present both sides of a debate about school phone policies
explain why a school relaxed its cell phone policy
persuade students to stop using cell phones at school
describe how personal technology enhances education.
14
How does the author of "In Our Galaxy" describe Kepler-16b?
as a moon that crosses the path of several stars
as a planet probably much warmer than Earth
as a gaseous planet about the size of Saturn
as a rocky planet that orbits two stars
15
What is the main idea of "Doctors Flee Desperate Venezuela"?
About 12 Venezuelan doctors have found work in Ancud, Chile.
Nearly 2 mil. Venezuelans have fled their country since 1999
Venezuela's doctors demand more pay in countries like Chile.
Doctors are fleeing Venezuela, causing problems there.
16
What did the Disney Studios support during World War II?
the American war effort
the Axis powers
the construction of ambulances
the career of Hal Olsen
17
What season does the first stanza of "Lovliest of Trees" represent?
summer
winter
fall
spring
18
Which words and phrases from the poem "Ozymandias" best contribute to a sense of setting?
boundless, bare, and lone and level sands
legs of stone, cold command, and despair
shattered, decay, and wreck
half sunk, lifeless things, and colossal
19
What does the poet mean by "little room" in the last stanza of "Loveliest of Trees"?
a small space
a short season
too much time
not much time
20
What supports that the person who created the sculpture didn't think much of Ozymandias?
sculptor well those passions read/The hand that mocked them
Near them, on the sand/Half sunk, a shattered visage lies
An on the pedestal these words appear:/My name is Ozymandias
Round the decay/Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
21
What is a main theme of "Lovliest of Trees"?
There is plenty of time in life to do what you want to do
Nature is most lovely in the springtime
Life is short, so you should enjoy the world's beauty
It is important to view cherry trees
22
How have transistors changed over time?
They are used for the same things they always have been
They have shrunk in size and become less useful
They have shrunk in size and become more useful
They haven't changed much since they were invented
23
In "Astro-Dad", what assignment or mission is Jason's dad on?
traveling to the moon and taking photos of its surface
going to the International Space Station to make repairs
building a shuttle for NASA that can fly astronauts to Mars
traveling to China and training a team of astronauts there
24
The main setting of "Back Roads" is
an airplane flight to Texas
Rockville Bridge on a lazy afternoon
Along back roads over the course of a day
Pittsburgh on a hot summer day
25
If a train bucks a lot, the driver is a rookie. What does rookie mean?
A driver who enjoys making passengers fall over.
A very skilled train operator.
A driver who lacks experience.
A driver with a faulty train.
26
In "How to Make a Better Robot", what are scientists at Cornell trying to figure out?
all the different materials robots could be made of
all the different tasks robots could perform
how to build a program that simulates movement of softbots
all the different ways robots could move
27
What is one argument against relaxing cell phone policies?
Most teens with cell phones don't send texts during class
Cell phones may help reduce cyberbullying
Cell phones allow students to cheat on exams.
Students rely on cell phones to keep in touch with parents.
28
Whose perspective is "Astro-Dad" told from?
the perspective of Jason's mom
Timothy's perspective
the perspective of Jason's dad
Jason's perspective
29
In "The Body Shop", what is the best way to prepare your body for the next workout?
eat carbohydrates throughout your workout
eat immediately after exercise
switch back and forth between stretching and running
avoid water before and during exercise
30
In "Back Roads", "Sam hated rushing things and insisted that they take back roads." shows that
Sam did not want to go to Pittsburgh.
Sam is relaxed on road trips.
Sam has known Joe a long time.
Sam is stressed on road trips.
31
In "Back Roads", how do people in Dauphin Borough most likely feel about the statue?
They are confused by its miraculous appearance.
They embrace its presence
The believe it is a sign from a higher power.
They pay little attention to it.
32
What can be concluded about the purpose many robots will have in the future?
Robots allow scientists to use computer programs
Robots will be created to make life easier for humans
Robots will be created to help scientists brainstorm
Robots will be created to move in non-traditional ways
33
What does the author describe in "Walt Disney goes to War"?
the plots of the "Why we Fight" films
the process which the US Navy use to build "mosquito boats"
contributions the Disney Studios made during World War II
the soldiers Walt Disney rescued as an ambulance driver
34
What was Ozymandias's kingdom probably like at the time the sculpture was created?
small
happy
powerful
bare
35
What is the main idea of "Walt Disney goes to War"?
Disney Studios made important contributions during WW II
Hal Olsen started his art career during World War II.
Disney Studios produced 90,000 feet of training film
Disney Studios designed a winged tiger flying through a V
36
In the "Lovliest of Trees", what does the poet describe in the first stanza?
a bright red tree in the woods
the path he or she takes through the woods
a tree in the woods hung with bloom
the wood's decorations for Easter
37
The tone of "Back Roads" can be described as
exhilarating or exciting
suspenseful and unusual
frantic or hurried
relaxed and smooth
38
Based on "The Body Shop", what should a volleyball player eat the night before a tournament?
fruits, vegetables, a Big Mac
Big Mac, whole grains, French fries
whole grains, fruits, vegetables
whole grains, white bread, fried chicken
39
What is the main idea of "The Body Shop"?
The calories you need varies based on several factors
Refueling during activity can be important for athletes.
Good nutrition is important for an active lifestyle.
You can think of your body as if it were a car.
40
According to the poem, who was Ozymandias?
a sculptor
a writer
a king
a traveler
41
How does Jason feel about his dad at the beginning of "Astro-Dad"?
Jason gets along well with his dad.
Jason feels a lot of respect and admiration for his dad.
Jason is fearful and distrustful of his dad.
Jason does not get along well with his dad.
42
In "I Don't Like Ron Gonzales", what do we learn about operating a train?
Only naturally gifted drivers can learn to operate trains.
Operating a train requires both practice and concentration.
Operating trains is safe.
Operating trains is simple.
43
"Short circuits" is mostly about
nanotechnology
transistors
technology
science
44
In "I Don't Like Ron Gonzales", how do the narrator's feelings change as the story progresses?
At the beginning, he is indifferent. Later, he hates Ron.
At the beginning, he likes Ron. By the end, he hates him.
At first, he dislikes Ron. At the end, he respects him.
At the beginning, he hates Ron. Later, he is indifferent.
45
Doctors are leaving Venezuela due to danger. What supports this idea?
A moment will arrive when they aren't able to run hospitals
I didn't want my daughter to growup in a hostile environment
His knowledge can help a lot of women like me.
Many Venezuelan doctors are taking jobs in Chile.
46
In "In our Galaxy", what fictional planet does the writer compare Kepler 16-b to?
Cygnus
Lyra
Tatooine
Pluto
47
Who were the first four presidents of the United States?
Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Monroe
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison
Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Hamilton
Washington, Madison, Monroe, Quincy Adams
48
What supports the idea that migration of Venezuelan doctors helps other countries?
Venezuelans are attracted to political stability in Chile
Many areas of Chile have a shortage of physicians.
Venezuelan physicians have to adjust to Chile's climate.
Some doctors send support and medicine back to Venezuela
49
Why does the author of "How to Make a Better Robot" describe different robots being created?
to show that the brainstorm session will take a long time
to show a variety of ways that robots could move
to show that scientists are unsure about what to build
to show how complex computer programs can be
50
What effect is the migration of doctors from Venezuela to other countries having on Venezuela?
It is helping the public health system.
It is causing them to contact doctors in other countries.
It is enabling Venezuelans to undergo training as doctors.
It is putting more strain on the public health system.
51
How does the author of "Short Circuits" feel about the future of transistors?
concerned and worried
cautious and uncertain
too little information to know
hopeful and excited
52
What difficult decision did American presidents often face during America's early years?
how best to support France in wars against England
whether to remain neutral or support England or France
how best to expand the size of the US
whether to pursue a two-party political system
53
In "Lovliest of Trees" the speaker calls which tree lovliest?
the maple tree
the white tree
the cherry tree
the oak tree
54
What is one reason why the grizzly bear population decreased by 1975?
people were killing too many bears
many bears did not have enough food to eat
many bears got an illness and died
many bears were fighting and killing each other
55
What is the main theme of "I Don't Like Ron Gonzales"?
People who don't like each other at first can become friends
Operating trains is very difficult.
People can't ever change their opinions about others.
Having friends is important when learning a new skill.
56
What evidence in "Lovliest of Trees" supports that the speaker is 20 and expects to live to 70?
Fifty springs are little room/About the woodlands I will go
of my threescore years and ten/Twenty will not come again
to look at things in bloom/Fifty springs are little room
stands about the woodland ride/Wearing white for Eastertide
57
What is the main idea of "America from Washington to Madison"?
the first presidents of the US struggled with healthy trade
George Washington had the biggest impact on the early US
the first presidents all had challenges and took action
the first presidents of the US united people's opinions
58
Which statement best describes the main idea of "In Our Galaxy"?
NASA announced the discovery of a circumbinary planet
The telescope is on a mission to find Earthlike exoplanets
Scientist Gautier is studying planet formation.
Kepler-16b star system is located 200 light-years from Earth
59
What did the Trump administration do regarding endangered species?
remove protections for Yellowstone Grizzly Bears
allow states to hunt protected endangered animals
increase protections for Yellowstone grizzly bear
move endangered grizzly bears out of Yellowstone
60
In "Cell Phone Scramble", what is the phone policy at Freeport High in Portland, ME?
Students are allowed to use tablets but not smart phones
Students are encouraged to bring smart phones to class
Students are required to turn off phones during school hours
Students are not allowed to bring mobile technology

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