English 9B Final exam

Which statement best represents a theme of the story?

"...remember that a good, accurate shot is very different from one made with peace in your soul." (paragraph 26)

Select two details from paragraphs 4-8 that best reveal the stranger's motivation.

(1/2) The 5th one (XXX) The 6th one

Which two details from the article most help develop a claim the author makes about astronaut's use of the ARED device? response - incorrect

(PARTIAL) (XXX)"...looked at the mineral density of specific bones as well as the entire skeleton..." (paragraph 2) (XXX)"...bone mass and density stay the same..." (paragraph 5) "...their bone renewal tended to increase..." (paragraph 6)

For each statement below, determine if it is a claim that is made and effectively supported in the passage, a claim that is made but not effectively supported in the passage, or a claim that is not made in the passage.

(WRONG) Claim made and effectively supported - Successful musicians have talent but also put in long practice hours. Some people believe that the concept of talent is a myth. Anyone who works hard will demonstrate exceptional musical performance. Claim made but not effectively supported - The amount of practice is more important than the quality of practice. Deliberate practice increases musical proficiency. Claim not made in the passage - Higher working memory is likely to increase musical proficiency.

Select the four statements that together best create an objective summary of the text. Then place the statements in the correct order into the boxes below.

(XXX) 1. The researchers concluded that proper exercise and nutrition on long journeys in space decreased astronauts' bone density loss. 2. Researchers found.... (XXX) 3. A study was.... (XXX) 4. Researchers hope....

Which statement below best describes the way in which Grimwade unfolds his ideas in the text?

(XXX)He begins by describing the process of gold mining, offers historical context, then ends by recounting specific examples of how gold mining has been harmful.

In paragraphs 1-4, how does the author's choice to begin the story with a conversation between the boy and the stranger most impact the story?

(XXX)by intriguing readers about Tetsuya's mysterious background

Using information from the article, select the statement that best describes the effect of the causes listed in the chart.

Astronauts' use of ARED device - increases the rate of bone regrowth Extended stay in space - increases the rate at which bones break down

Part A What is the best definition of the phrase working memory capacity as it is used in paragraph 8? Part B Which quality named in paragraphs 8 and 9 best supports the response to Part A?

Part A the ability of the brain to focus on a task or ideas Part B(WRONG) (XXX) Intelectual ability

Part A How does paragraph 8 help to develop the author's ideas? Part B Which piece of evidence from paragraph 8 best supports the answer in Part A?

Part A It offers evidence about another factor that contributes to musical ability. Part B "The pianist with the higher working memory capacity performed better..."

Part A Which of the following best describes the author's point of view about gold mining? Part B Which two pieces of evidence best support the answer to Part A?

Part A (INCORRECT) (XXX)Without the development of the gold mining industry, many present-day cities and towns would not exist. Part B (PARTIAL) (XXX)Day after day, they jostled, dug, and suffered as they sought to strike it rich." (paragraph 2) "It might be safer to train as a geologist or metallurgist and earn a steady salary." (paragraph 16)

Part A Which words best describe Tetsuya during the first half of the story? Part B Which two details from the text best support the answer to Part A?

Part A (WRONG) (XXX) fearful and frustrated Part B (PARTIAL) "He turned to see who had come in, but his smile froze when his eyes fell on the long bag that the stranger was carrying." (paragraph 5) (XXX) "Tetsuya made as if to resume his work: he was just putting the legs on a table." (paragraph 7)

Part A What techniques does the author primarily employ to build suspense in the text? Part B Which two pieces of evidence best support the answer to Part A?

Part A (WRONG) Building a dilemma for a main character and withholding important details. Part B (WRONG) (XXX)"'That's why I've been travelling all these days, in order to challenge him and put an end to a reputation he no longer deserves.'" (paragraph 4) (XXX)"'I followed your teachings, I tried to respect the way of the bow, and I deserve to have you watch me shoot.'"

Part A What is the intended impact of using the words best, worst, prosper, and heartache in paragraph 1? Part B Which additional line from the text best achieves the same impact described in the answer to Part A?

Part A(WRONG) (XXX)The words emphasize the motivations of the gold miners. Part B(WRONG) (XXX)"Heat, torrential wet-season rain, and fever challenged even the toughest." (paragraph 12)

Part A How do paragraphs 5-7 most develop a claim made by the author? Part B Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

Part A(WRONG) (XXX)by suggesting that research should focus on ARED's ability to increase bone strength in space Part B(WRONG) (XXX)"...through proper exercise...crew members on long journeys in space can return to Earth with much less loss of bone mineral density" (paragraph 9)

Which statement best reflects how the bridge contributes to the meaning of the story?

The difficulty of shooting an arrow from the bridge symbolizes the mental obstacles one must face in life.

How does the author develop the claim that practice is important to musical ability?

by providing details about a psychology professor's research

What does the word eluded mean as it is used in paragraph 9?

escaped

Which statement best explains the author's primary purpose in writing this text?

to provide readers with a balanced historical view of the gold mining industry