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Test 6b

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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.

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Sample .A Which word can be added to some to form a compound word?palteachwheredoubt

Sample .B Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?Becky and I goes to the field hockey game.Two of the best teams is Fairfield and Greenwood.Students rides to the game on the bus.The game is very exciting right to the end.

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ComprehensionRead this legend. Then answer questions 1–5.

Tristan and IsoldeA long time ago, King Mark was the ruler of Cornwall, a part of England at

the edge of the Irish Sea. King Mark’s nephew was a young knight namedTristan, a brave swordsman who became well known for his heroic deeds.

At that time, England and Ireland were bitter enemies, and they foughtmany battles. One afternoon, word spread that a small army of Irish soldiers hadlanded on the shores of Cornwall and was planning to attack King Mark’s castle.

As the Irish warriors approached the castle, King Mark shouted, “Whodares enter my kingdom?”

“Morholt,” answered the tallest of the intruders. “We have come to claimCornwall for the King of Ireland.”

With sword ready, Tristan stepped forward to challenge Morholt. “Not aslong as I still have the breath of life in me!” he declared.

After a short battle, Tristan killed Morholt and the Irish army withdrew.Tristan had gotten only a small wound. As the weeks passed, however, Tristanfell ill with fever, and even the King’s physician could not heal the infectedwound.

“Can nothing be done?” cried King Mark, whose life had been saved byTristan.

“There is one thing,” answered the physician. “Princess Isolde of Ireland isskilled in healing. It is said that she can bring men back from the edge of death.”

And so Tristan and two of his friends, Sir Gareth and Sir Degore, disguised themselves as Irish servants and sailed west to Ireland. Arriving in the black ofnight, they traveled on foot to the Irish castle grounds. Princess Isolde, a kindyoung woman who treated anyone in pain, ordered Tristan brought to her room.

Isolde tended to him for days. She held him as he sipped strange broths andsang to him as she applied sweet-smelling ointments to his wound.

When Tristan’s fever finally cooled and his strength returned, he and Isoldewalked the castle grounds and became close friends. Their growing friendshipdid not go unnoticed by Gareth and Degore, who were becoming more worriedeach day.

“Tristan,” said Gareth one night over supper. “You have been healed. And Ifear that the longer we stay here, the greater the risk that our true identities willbe discovered.”

“Yes,” Degore agreed. “We must plan our return to England.”

Tristan did not argue, for he knew that he could not stay with Isolde. But asthey said goodbye to their hosts, Tristan felt a heavy sadness that stayed with himall the way back to the shores of Cornwall.

At home, Tristan told King Mark about Princess Isolde, praising her skill, kindness, and beauty. Fascinated by these tales, King Mark decided that he wouldlike to marry the princess. Not only would Isolde make a fine bride, but theirmarriage would bring peace between England and Ireland. King Mark askedTristan to arrange the marriage. Above all else, Tristan was loyal to his king, sohe agreed to this request and soon returned to Ireland to reveal his true identityand arrange the marriage.

After an agreement was reached, Tristan and Isolde sailed back toCornwall. They renewed their deep friendship along the way. One night, Isoldeopened a flask her mother had given her and offered Tristan a drink. What neitherknew, however, was what the flask contained: a love potion intended for KingMark. After a few sips of the potion, it was Tristan who would now love Isoldeforever.

A few years after her marriage to King Mark, Isolde had still not grown tolove him. Tristan, unable to watch Isolde married to someone else, finally fledCornwall to join the Knights of the Round Table and fight with them in a war forFrance.

Not long after that, a messenger burst into King Mark’s castle with word from France that Tristan had been wounded in battle and now lay dying. OnlyIsolde could save him. Her heart racing, she left for France immediately, but thejourney was long and slow. Tristan was already sick and wounded. Believing thatIsolde had refused to come, he gave in to his misery and despair. Hours beforeIsolde rushed to his bedside, he passed away.

For days, Isolde would not leave Tristan’s side and refused to believe thathe was dead. Then finally, crushed by her own grief, Isolde also died.

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A long time ago, King Mark was the ruler of Cornwall, a part of England at the edge of the Irish Sea. King Mark’s nephew was a young knight namedTristan, a brave swordsman who became well known for his heroic deeds.













Tristan did not argue, for he knew that he could not stay with Isolde. But asthey said goodbye to their hosts, Tristan felt a heavy sadness that stayed with himall the way back to the shores of Cornwall.

At home, Tristan told King Mark about Princess Isolde, praising her skill, kindness, and beauty. Fascinated by these tales, King Mark decided that he wouldlike to marry the princess. Not only would Isolde make a fine bride, but theirmarriage would bring peace between England and Ireland. King Mark askedTristan to arrange the marriage. Above all else, Tristan was loyal to his king, sohe agreed to this request and soon returned to Ireland to reveal his true identityand arrange the marriage.



Not long after that, a messenger burst into King Mark’s castle with word from France that Tristan had been wounded in battle and now lay dying. OnlyIsolde could save him. Her heart racing, she left for France immediately, but thejourney was long and slow. Tristan was already sick and wounded. Believing thatIsolde had refused to come, he gave in to his misery and despair. Hours beforeIsolde rushed to his bedside, he passed away.

For days, Isolde would not leave Tristan’s side and refused to believe thathe was dead. Then finally, crushed by her own grief, Isolde also died.



A long time ago, King Mark was the ruler of Cornwall, a part of England atthe edge of the Irish Sea. King Mark’s nephew was a young knight namedTristan, a brave swordsman who became well known for his heroic deeds.













Tristan did not argue, for he knew that he could not stay with Isolde. But as they said goodbye to their hosts, Tristan felt a heavy sadness that stayed with himall the way back to the shores of Cornwall.

At home, Tristan told King Mark about Princess Isolde, praising her skill,kindness, and beauty. Fascinated by these tales, King Mark decided that he wouldlike to marry the princess. Not only would Isolde make a fine bride, but theirmarriage would bring peace between England and Ireland. King Mark askedTristan to arrange the marriage. Above all else, Tristan was loyal to his king, sohe agreed to this request and soon returned to Ireland to reveal his true identityand arrange the marriage.



Not long after that, a messenger burst into King Mark’s castle with wordfrom France that Tristan had been wounded in battle and now lay dying. OnlyIsolde could save him. Her heart racing, she left for France immediately, but thejourney was long and slow. Tristan was already sick and wounded. Believing that Isolde had refused to come, he gave in to his misery and despair. Hours beforeIsolde rushed to his bedside, he passed away.

For days, Isolde would not leave Tristan’s side and refused to believe that he was dead. Then finally, crushed by her own grief, Isolde also died.



1. Where does this story begin?on a shipin Isolde’s homein Franceat King Mark’s castle

2. Why did Tristan agree to arrange the marriage for King Mark?He was loyal to his king.He wanted to see Isolde again.He was angry at his uncle.He wanted to honor Morholt.

3. Who is the narrator of this story?King MarkTristanan outside observerIsolde

4. Why did Tristan join the Knights of the Round Table?He knew that they were the best knights.He wanted to forget his love for Isolde.He had always wanted to see France.He wanted a new challenge on the battlefield.



5. Which detail from the story builds suspense?The duel between Tristan and Morholt is long and evenly matched.Tristan, Gareth, and Degore get lost on their way to Ireland.The reader does not know if Tristan will be accepted by the Round Table.On her way to France, Isolde does not know if she will arrive in time to save Tristan.



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

Saving Arliyo“Tell me, Darrell, do you like Somalia?”

Arliyo’s stepfather Fiska tore off a piece of flatbread and used it to scoopup some spicy bean stew. He stared at me the way someone might watch anunfamiliar bug before swatting it.

I’m not ashamed to admit that Fiska’s gaze frightened me. I had only beento Somalia once before, and it was a dangerous place. But I was in love with hisstepdaughter Arliyo, and I was hoping she would come with me when I left formy homeland.

Lightning flickered. Ten seconds passed before we heard the rumble ofthunder. The storm was still a ways off.

I smiled. “That’s a big question, Mr. Fiska.”

In the candlelight I could see the faces of the three people sitting around thetable with me. Arliyo’s stepfather, Erasto Fiska, sat at the head of the table. Hishair was shaved close to his head, making him appear strong and powerful. Hiseyes were set wide apart like a leopard’s. He was not smiling.

Arliyo, the love of my life, sat to his left. When I first saw her at a hotel inMogadishu during my first visit, I knew I had to meet her. That was months ago, and we had become very close since then.

The third person joining us at the table was Hafsa, Fiska’s son by a previous marriage. He claimed to be a fisherman, but he seldom brought homeany fish. He wore a gun at all times, and he filed his teeth, top and bottom, tosharp points.

Arliyo’s real father had been a fisherman. He died at sea five years ago, and her mother married Fiska a few months after the accident. Arliyo was angrywith her mother for remarrying so soon, but she quickly realized that her motherwas terrified of her new husband. She also realized that her stepfather was not afisherman, as he pretended to be. He was a pirate who hijacked ships passingSomalia’s coast and held them for ransom. Being a fisherman was just a front todisguise his true work.

When Arliyo’s mother died of a fever six months earlier, Fiska continuedclaiming that he was a fisherman. Arliyo didn’t dare ask or speak about what hereally was. But in her heart she believed that pirates like Fiska were destroyingher country and that Fiska had dishonored her family. Unfortunately, there wasn’tmuch that either of us could do about the situation.

She and I both knew that we needed his permission if we wanted tocontinue seeing each other, and to leave the country. If we did not get hisapproval, then I would have to leave immediately by myself—or both of uswould have to flee and make sure we did not get caught.

“Somalia is a troubled country,” I replied at last to Fiska’s question, “butthe people are gracious and hospitable.”

There was more lightning. This time the thunder came quicker and louder.When it had died away, Fiska said, “We’re modest fishermen. Since Somalisjudge fish to be unfit to serve to their most honored guests, we served you beanstew.” He smirked at his son.

Then Hafsa spoke for the first time. “Maybe Darrell thinks we served him beans because we have no fish. Maybe he thinks we’re pirates and notfishermen.”

Their laughter was interrupted by a blinding flash of lightning. Thesimultaneous crash of thunder was deafening. Now the storm was directlyoverhead. A great wet gust of wind threw the windows open and blew the candlesout, casting us into darkness. I knelt on the floor for safety and listened closely. Iheard footsteps moving toward the door, and then a key turning in a lock. Fiskawas locking us in!

Suddenly I felt a hand in mine, and a voice whispered urgently in my ear, “The window… Let’s go!”

Arliyo and I ran for the open window, leapt out into the darkness, and sprinted into the storm.



“Tell me, Darrell, do you like Somalia?”


I’m not ashamed to admit that Fiska’s gaze frightened me. I had only beento Somalia once before, and it was a dangerous place. But I was in love with hisstepdaughter Arliyo, and I was hoping she would come with me when I left for my homeland.




Arliyo, the love of my life, sat to his left. When I first saw her at a hotel inMogadishu during my first visit, I knew I had to meet her. That was months ago,and we had become very close since then.

The third person joining us at the table was Hafsa, Fiska’s son by aprevious marriage. He claimed to be a fisherman, but he seldom brought homeany fish. He wore a gun at all times, and he filed his teeth, top and bottom, tosharp points.

Arliyo’s real father had been a fisherman. He died at sea five years ago,and her mother married Fiska a few months after the accident. Arliyo was angrywith her mother for remarrying so soon, but she quickly realized that her motherwas terrified of her new husband. She also realized that her stepfather was not afisherman, as he pretended to be. He was a pirate who hijacked ships passingSomalia’s coast and held them for ransom. Being a fisherman was just a front to disguise his true work.

When Arliyo’s mother died of a fever six months earlier, Fiska continuedclaiming that he was a fisherman. Arliyo didn’t dare ask or speak about what he really was. But in her heart she believed that pirates like Fiska were destroyingher country and that Fiska had dishonored her family. Unfortunately, there wasn’tmuch that either of us could do about the situation.




Then Hafsa spoke for the first time. “Maybe Darrell thinks we served himbeans because we have no fish. Maybe he thinks we’re pirates and not fishermen.”

Their laughter was interrupted by a blinding flash of lightning. The simultaneous crash of thunder was deafening. Now the storm was directlyoverhead. A great wet gust of wind threw the windows open and blew the candlesout, casting us into darkness. I knelt on the floor for safety and listened closely. Iheard footsteps moving toward the door, and then a key turning in a lock. Fiskawas locking us in!


Arliyo and I ran for the open window, leapt out into the darkness, andsprinted into the storm.



“Tell me, Darrell, do you like Somalia?”


I’m not ashamed to admit that Fiska’s gaze frightened me. I had only beento Somalia once before, and it was a dangerous place. But I was in love with hisstepdaughter Arliyo, and I was hoping she would come with me when I left formy homeland.




Arliyo, the love of my life, sat to his left. When I first saw her at a hotel inMogadishu during my first visit, I knew I had to meet her. That was months ago, and we had become very close since then.

The third person joining us at the table was Hafsa, Fiska’s son by a previous marriage. He claimed to be a fisherman, but he seldom brought homeany fish. He wore a gun at all times, and he filed his teeth, top and bottom, tosharp points.

Arliyo’s real father had been a fisherman. He died at sea five years ago, and her mother married Fiska a few months after the accident. Arliyo was angrywith her mother for remarrying so soon, but she quickly realized that her motherwas terrified of her new husband. She also realized that her stepfather was not afisherman, as he pretended to be. He was a pirate who hijacked ships passingSomalia’s coast and held them for ransom. Being a fisherman was just a front todisguise his true work.

When Arliyo’s mother died of a fever six months earlier, Fiska continuedclaiming that he was a fisherman. Arliyo didn’t dare ask or speak about what hereally was. But in her heart she believed that pirates like Fiska were destroyingher country and that Fiska had dishonored her family. Unfortunately, there wasn’tmuch that either of us could do about the situation.




Then Hafsa spoke for the first time. “Maybe Darrell thinks we served him beans because we have no fish. Maybe he thinks we’re pirates and notfishermen.”

Their laughter was interrupted by a blinding flash of lightning. Thesimultaneous crash of thunder was deafening. Now the storm was directlyoverhead. A great wet gust of wind threw the windows open and blew the candlesout, casting us into darkness. I knelt on the floor for safety and listened closely. Iheard footsteps moving toward the door, and then a key turning in a lock. Fiskawas locking us in!


Arliyo and I ran for the open window, leapt out into the darkness, and sprinted into the storm.

6 Where does this story take place?.

in the house of Erasto Fiskaon a boat near the coast of Somaliain a tent in the desertat a hotel in Mogadishu

7 Darrell plans to ask Fiska's permission to—.

become a fisherman in Somalia.go into business with Hafsa.leave the country with Arliyo.open a hotel in Mogadishu.



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

9. How has Fiska dishonored Arliyo’s family?Arliyo believes he drowned her father.He has not tried to cover up his criminal activities.Arliyo blames him for her mother’s death.He claims he is a fisherman when he is really a pirate.

10. What does the author use to create suspense in this story?the meal that the characters shareArliyo's real father’s death in an accident at seathe approaching storm, which matches the increasing tension in the roomthe pirates’ plan to hijack the boat Darrell is on



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

11. When I outgrow my clothes, my mother will donate them to charity.Which word is a synonym for donate?

sellearngivesave

12. Our discussion turned into a heated argument.Which word is a synonym for argument?

fightcontestagreementdecision

13. Skyler is an inquisitive child who wants to know about everything.Which word is a synonym for inquisitive?

talkativeshyselfishcurious



14. Bart will work hard and strive to make the honor roll this year.Which word is a synonym for strive?

tryhopeaskstudy

15. Which word can be added to book to form a compound word?storepagewriteway

16. Which of these is a compound word?believeproudlysometimestrainer

17. Which word can be added to back to form a compound word? walklategroundspine



18. Which of these is a compound word?periodicstopwatchrealitypromptness



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

19. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?Marina takes pictures for the newspaper.Sometimes she race to a fire or an accident.Everyone in town know her name.We sees her at important events.

20. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?He and I was rarely in agreement.The twelve members of the jury meet today.No one know what to do.The Senate are a group of 100 elected officials.

21. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?Several Canada geese flies over the pond.Two of the birds honks loudly.Mr. Sommer raise his binoculars.Mrs. Bradley takes out a sketch pad.

22. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?Math are a difficult subject for me.Mr. Rizzo, who teaches English, is absent today.The critics agrees that it’s a great movie.One of the actors are a boxer.



23. Which sentence uses a possessive correctly?Manny’s mom put a splint on his finger.Jims’ hand got caught in the door.His’ little finger was broken.Claude was at a friends’ house at the time.

24. Which sentence uses a possessive correctly?I think it was the owners fault.The stores hours’ are on the door.These are Jessica’s books.This books’ cover is torn.

25. Which sentence uses a possessive correctly?This is Amys’ necklace.This is a students’ ring.We went to the jewelers shop.Ms. Washington’s door was open.


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Open Response


26 Review the story “Tristan and Isolde.” Did Tristan do the right thing when hearranged a marriage for King Mark? Write one or two sentences to evaluate.

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Open Response


27 Review the stories “Tristan and Isolde” and “Saving Arliyo.” What doTristan and Isolde have in common with Darrell and Arliyo? Write two orthree sentences to explain.

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28 In “Saving Arliyo,” what do Fiska’s actions reveal about his character? Writea literary analysis to explain. Remember to

• identify the title, author, and text type in the introduction,• make a point about the story’s characters 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 6b Answer KeySample Questions


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Comprehension1. Story Elements: Setting2. Story Elements: Character3. Craft and Structure: Point of View4. Story Elements: Character5. Craft and Structure: Plot Devices6. Story Elements: Setting7. Story Elements: Character8. Craft and Structure: Point of View9. Story Elements: Character

10. Craft and Structure: Plot Devices

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 6b Answer KeyOpen Response (sample answers):


26 . No, he did not do the right thing. Tristan was in love with Isolde andshould have married her himself, or at least he should have told KingMark about his feelings.(2 points: Evaluate)

27 . Both face danger from people they become involved with. Isoldesaves Tristan's life early in the story, and Arliyo saves Darrell byleading their escape.(4 points: Synthesize)


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