The main theme of this selection is that

B. difficulties can be overcome with continued effort

The reader can conclude that Fotheringham believes it is important for all young people to

H. participate in activities they enjoy

Why are the first and third lines of the poem echoed in the last stanza?

B. to highlight that the age of the tree makes it special

Which lines from the poem suggest that the tree deserves respect?

H. Her face looks out to all the world, a grandmother to us

Read lines 5-10. The poet uses personification in these lines most likely show that the tree-

H. has become stronger as it has matured

What does the poet suggest about the tree in lines 24-30?

D. It has witnessed many events through the years.

Which sentence best shows that people recognize Fotheringham's accomplishments?

A. He has also been interviewed on CNN and earned a spot..

The author includes the phrase "let our dreams soar" in paragraph 7 to suggest that people

G. should pursue their interest despite obstacles

Paragraph 3 is important to the selection because it shows

H. how Fotheringham became interested in extreme sports

Based on the photographs in the selection, the reader can conclude that Fotheringham

D. performs difficult tricks while competing.

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1
The main theme of this selection is that
D. fame can offer a unique opportunity to help others.
B. difficulties can be overcome with continued effort
C. new inventions can solve problems that have existed a lon
A. trying new activities can result in joyful experinces
2
The reader can conclude that Fotheringham believes it is important for all young people to
H. participate in activities they enjoy
G. compete in events that demonstrate their talents
F. become famous on the Internet or TV
J. meet a famous person
3
In paragraph 2, the word steadfast means
G. understanding
F. patient
H. determined
J. calm
4
Why are the first and third lines of the poem echoed in the last stanza?
D. to explain what the speaker enjoys most about the tree's
A. to show how large the tree has gone
B. to highlight that the age of the tree makes it special
C. To remind the reader of the importance of the environment
5
Which lines from the poem suggest that the tree deserves respect?
H. Her face looks out to all the world, a grandmother to us
G. She has scarred wood, with intricate designs carved into
J. smelled the dew on summer dawns, and felt the moist soil
F. And she changes her clothes each season: A dress of pink
6
Read lines 5-10. The poet uses personification in these lines most likely show that the tree-
F. protects the other trees
J. prevents smaller plants from having room to grow
G. provides a warning about approaching danger
H. has become stronger as it has matured
7
What does the poet suggest about the tree in lines 24-30?
B. It was in danger one year during a particular rainy seas
D. It has witnessed many events through the years.
C. It has many descriptions of events carved into its wood.
A. It is nearing the end of its life.
8
Which sentence best shows that people recognize Fotheringham's accomplishments?
B. He likes to show these young people that a wheelchair...
A. He has also been interviewed on CNN and earned a spot..
D. Today Fotheringham competes in extreme-sports contests...
C. He also performs on extreme-sports tours, racing down...
9
In line 16, the word hues means
F. injuries
H. expressions
J. colors
G. plants
10
The author includes the phrase "let our dreams soar" in paragraph 7 to suggest that people
G. should pursue their interest despite obstacles
H. can easily become distracted from their goals
F. will always wish for things they cannot have
J. should constantly think of ways to improve their skills
11
Paragraph 3 is important to the selection because it shows
G. how long it took Fotheringham to develop enough tricks to
H. how Fotheringham became interested in extreme sports
J. which safety precautions Fotheringham took while he pract
F. that Fotheringham grew up watching people compete in extr
12
Based on the photographs in the selection, the reader can conclude that Fotheringham
B. competes in extreme-sports events with his brother
A. enjoys winning extreme-sports events
C. has performed at skate parks around the world
D. performs difficult tricks while competing.
13
Which word best describes the speaker's attitude toward the tree?
C. Sorrowful
D. Envious
A. Appreciative
B. Cheerful
14
What is the best summary of the selection?
C
D
A
B

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