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Test 6a

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DIRECTIONS: This is a reading test. Follow the directions for each partof the test, and choose the best answer to each question.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

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Sample .A Which word is a compound word?teammatereturnlookingpainter

Sample .B Look at the underlined words in each sentence.Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

The bus come down the street.Two boys gets on the bus.They sit near the front.The bus are crowded.

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rBook Flex IIrSkills Test 6a, page 2

ComprehensionRead this myth. Then answer questions 1–5.

Hero and Leander: A Greek MythLong ago, a young woman lived in the town of Sestos in Greece. Her name

was Hero. Hero was extremely beautiful. Any man who saw her fell deeply inlove. For this reason, Hero was given a special job. She became a priestess toAphrodite, the goddess of love. Hero took care of Aphrodite’s temple. Shepromised never to marry or to fall in love with a man.

Soon after Hero became a priestess, a festival took place in Sestos. Thefestival honored Aphrodite. People came from near and far. They sang anddanced. They enjoyed a great feast. They also noticed the temple’s beautifulpriestess.

A handsome young man approached Hero. “I am Leander from Abydos,” he said. He pointed across the shoreline to a town across the water. “The instant Isaw you, I fell in love.”

Hero smiled. But when he reached for her hand, Hero turned and rantoward the temple.

Leander hurried after her. “I must go home now,” he whispered. “Buttonight, I will swim across the sea to you. It will be dark. No one will see us.”

Hero nodded in agreement. Leander’s heart filled with joy.

That night, Hero climbed a tower by the ocean. She lit a lantern to guideLeander’s way. Soon Leander reached the shore of Sestos and found Herowaiting. The two talked all night. Before dawn, Leander swam back to Abydos.

Every night after that, Hero lit a lantern in the tower, and Leander swam tomeet her. But one night, a strong wind blew out the lantern. Leander got lost inthe dark, rough waters. Exhausted, he slipped beneath the waves and drowned.

With growing worry, Hero watched for Leander all night long. But he never appeared. At dawn, she searched the beach but found no sign of him.Heartbroken with grief, Hero went back to Aphrodite’s temple. From that day on,she never left the temple again.

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Long ago, a young woman lived in the town of Sestos in Greece. Her name was Hero. Hero was extremely beautiful. Any man who saw her fell deeply inlove. For this reason, Hero was given a special job. She became a priestess toAphrodite, the goddess of love. Hero took care of Aphrodite’s temple. Shepromised never to marry or to fall in love with a man.

Soon after Hero became a priestess, a festival took place in Sestos. Thefestival honored Aphrodite. People came from near and far. They sang anddanced. They enjoyed a great feast. They also noticed the temple’s beautifulpriestess.

A handsome young man approached Hero. “I am Leander from Abydos,”he said. He pointed across the shoreline to a town across the water. “The instant Isaw you, I fell in love.”

Hero smiled. But when he reached for her hand, Hero turned and rantoward the temple.

Leander hurried after her. “I must go home now,” he whispered. “Buttonight, I will swim across the sea to you. It will be dark. No one will see us.”

Hero nodded in agreement. Leander’s heart filled with joy.

That night, Hero climbed a tower by the ocean. She lit a lantern to guideLeander’s way. Soon Leander reached the shore of Sestos and found Herowaiting. The two talked all night. Before dawn, Leander swam back to Abydos.

Every night after that, Hero lit a lantern in the tower, and Leander swam tomeet her. But one night, a strong wind blew out the lantern. Leander got lost inthe dark, rough waters. Exhausted, he slipped beneath the waves and drowned.

With growing worry, Hero watched for Leander all night long. But he never appeared. At dawn, she searched the beach but found no sign of him.Heartbroken with grief, Hero went back to Aphrodite’s temple. From that day on,she never left the temple again.

1 Where does most of the story take place?.

in a town called Sestoson a ship in the oceanin a town called Abydosnear the shores of a river

2 How did Leander act when he met Hero at the festival?.

He tried to seem smarter than everyone else.He was worried and nervous about meeting Hero.He embarrassed himself by acting silly.He went up to Hero and introduced himself.

3 What is the most suspenseful part of the story?.

Hero became a priestess to Aphrodite.A festival for Aphrodite happened in Sestos.Leander showed Hero where he lived.A wind blew out the lantern that guided Leander.



4. How did Hero feel as she watched for Leander all night long?angryworriedhappybored

5. In this story, the narrator is—Leander.Aphrodite.an outside observer.Hero.



Read this short story. Then answer questions 6–10.

The Right MomentI was so nervous. I knew what I had to say, but I didn’t know how to say it.

Then Mr. Park interrupted before I could start.

“More kimchi, Michael?” He spooned some more of the deliciousvegetable mixture on to my plate. He seemed amused by my nervousness.

I had been worried about this evening ever since I had asked Ji-hoon tomarry me.

Ji-hoon was a teacher, and we met when I was one of a group of Americansoldiers who visited her school to talk to the children about life in the U.S. Westarted dating, and pretty soon I knew she was the perfect woman for me. When Iasked her to marry me, Ji-hoon said yes.

Falling in love was the easy part. This evening was the hard part. I hadgotten to know Ji-hoon’s parents over the last year, and we became friends. Butthis evening, I was not only asking their permission to marry their daughter—Iwas also asking to take her back to America, 7,000 miles away from her home.

Ji-hoon told me that it would be best to bring the subject up during dinner.It’s traditional in Korea to treat guests with great hospitality. There could be nobad feelings at the dinner table.

“Now that the war is over—” I began. I’d arrived in South Korea inNovember, 1951—the second year of the war. Fighting between North and SouthKorea had ended on July 27, 1953. It was now October. By Christmas I’d beback home in New York City and out of the military.

“More tuna, Michael?” said Mr. Park.

Every time I tried to bring up the question of marriage, he put more food onmy plate. I could not find a moment to ask the question, and time was runningout. Mr. Park put more tuna on my plate, and then he smiled at Ji-hoon.

“Your future husband has a very good appetite,” he said and winked at me.



I was so nervous. I knew what I had to say, but I didn’t know how to say it.Then Mr. Park interrupted before I could start.

“More kimchi, Michael?” He spooned some more of the deliciousvegetable mixture on to my plate. He seemed amused by my nervousness.

I had been worried about this evening ever since I had asked Ji-hoon tomarry me.

Ji-hoon was a teacher, and we met when I was one of a group of Americansoldiers who visited her school to talk to the children about life in the U.S. Westarted dating, and pretty soon I knew she was the perfect woman for me. When Iasked her to marry me, Ji-hoon said yes.

Falling in love was the easy part. This evening was the hard part. I hadgotten to know Ji-hoon’s parents over the last year, and we became friends. Butthis evening, I was not only asking their permission to marry their daughter—Iwas also asking to take her back to America, 7,000 miles away from her home.

Ji-hoon told me that it would be best to bring the subject up during dinner.It’s traditional in Korea to treat guests with great hospitality. There could be nobad feelings at the dinner table.

“Now that the war is over—” I began. I’d arrived in South Korea inNovember, 1951—the second year of the war. Fighting between North and SouthKorea had ended on July 27, 1953. It was now October. By Christmas I’d beback home in New York City and out of the military.

“More tuna, Michael?” said Mr. Park.

Every time I tried to bring up the question of marriage, he put more food onmy plate. I could not find a moment to ask the question, and time was runningout. Mr. Park put more tuna on my plate, and then he smiled at Ji-hoon.

“Your future husband has a very good appetite,” he said and winked at me.

6 This story takes place in— .

a restaurant. the Parks’ house.a school in Korea.Michael’s home in New York.

7 Which word best describes Mr. Park?.

sneakycarelessunfriendlycheerful

8 From whose point of view is this story told?.

Ji-hoonMr. ParkMichaelMrs. Park



9. How do Mr. Park’s actions create suspense?He makes the dinner longer than neccessary.He will not talk to Michael or Ji-Hoon.He keeps putting food on Michael’s plate.His offers of food make Michael feel sick.

10. How does Michael probably feel when he hears Mr. Park’s last comment?relievedangrynervousupset



Vocabulary/Word StudyRead each question and decide which is the best answer. Fill in the circle nextto the answer you have chosen.

11. Our math instructor gives a lot of homework.Which word is a synonym for instructor?

teacherleaderstudentpartner

12. Kendra read the entire book in one night.Another word for entire is—

newest.clever.whole.secret.

13. Manny tried to fake his way into the party, but I did not fall for his ruse.Which word is a synonym for ruse?

messagecostumesecrettrick



14. At the last minute, Terry lifted the cover and revealed the prize.Which word means the same as revealed?

changedmarkedshoweddropped

15. Which of these is a compound word?agreementbeautifulresearchpaycheck

16. Which word can be added to rain to make a compound word?pourwetbowdown

17. Which of these is a compound word?heavenlyeverythingparachutecooling



18. Which word can be added to work to make a compound word?hardlategoodhome



ConventionsRead each question and decide which is the best answer. Fill in the circle next to the answer you have chosen.

19. Which word best completes the sentence?My friends and I studying at the library.

amisarewas

20. Which word best completes the sentence?Helen's mother _______ very nice to me.

isareweream

21. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?The parade starts at 10:00 o’clock.Five bands marches in the parade.Every float are a cartoon character.Nobody go home after the parade.



22. Look at the underlined words in each sentence. Which sentence has correctsubject-verb agreement?

Lance and his friend goes to the mall.They meets Joyce and Karen.All four of them decides to see a movie. Lance buys popcorn for everyone.

23. Look at the underlined word in each sentence. Which one has correctpunctuation?

Our friend’s from California are visiting this weekend.My mother has known your parents’ since college.I hung all the childrens’ coats in the closet.The oldest girl’s name is Katherine.


Calvins’ essay was very funny.I don’t think she will get many people’s votes.This rug is covered with a cats’ fur.These redwoods are one of our countries’ natural treasures.




Julies’ voice is beautiful.One volcanos’ lava covered the island.I kicked the ball into the Joneses’s yard.Carlos’s soccer skills are outstanding.


Write your answer in your own words on the lines below or on theanswer document. Use complete sentences.

Open Response


26 Review the story “The Right Moment.” What is the most important momentin the story? Write one or two sentences to explain.

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Write your answer in your own words on the lines below or on theanswer document. Use complete sentences.

Open Response


27 Review the stories “Hero and Leander” and “The Right Moment.” What dothese stories have in common? Write two or three sentences to explain.

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Writing Prompt


Read the prompt. Write your response below or on the answer document.If you need more space, continue writing on a separate paper.

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28 Write a literary analysis explaining how the setting affects the characters in“Hero and Leander.” Remember to

• identify the title, author, and text type in the introduction,• make a point about the story’s setting in the thesis statement• use vivid examples and quotes from the story,• summarize the writer’s key ideas in the conclusion, and• use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

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Test 6a Answer KeySample Questions


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Comprehension1. Story Elements: Setting2. Story Elements: Character3. Craft and Structure: Plot Devices4. Story Elements: Character5. Craft and Structure: Point of View6. Story Elements: Setting7. Story Elements: Character8. Craft and Structure: Point of View9. Craft and Structure: Plot Devices

10. Story Elements: Character

Vocabulary/Word Study11. Synonyms12. Synonyms13. Synonyms14. Synonyms15. Compound Words16. Compound Words17. Compound Words18. Compound Words

Conventions19. Subject-Verb Agreement20. Subject-Verb Agreement21. Subject-Verb Agreement22. Subject-Verb Agreement23. Using Possessives24. Using Possessives25. Using Possessives


Test 6a Answer KeyOpen Response (sample answers):


26 . The most important moment in the story is the last line when Mr. Parkrefers to Michael as his daughter's "future husband." Michael isworried about getting Mr. Park's permission, but Mr. Park seems toknow what he plans to ask and has already decided to give himapproval.(2 points: Evaluate)

27 . Both of these stories involve young people who fall in love. In bothcases, the young man faces an obstacle to win the girl's love. In “Heroand Leander,” Leander must try to win the heart of Hero, who hastaken a vow never to fall in love. In “The Right Moment,” Michaelmust ask the father’s permission to marry Ji-hoon and take her back toAmerica. In both stories, the young man comes from far away.(4 points: Evaluate)


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