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5 Reading Standards for Literature Narrator’s Point of View

Question 1Adopt a Pet Day

It was "Adopt a Pet Day" at the local animal shelter. Pola and her best friends Riker and Debbie were walking around the shelter looking at all the animals. "I can't believe that you don't want to get a pet," Debbie told Pola. "If my mother would let me, I'd get a hundred pets." Pola laughed and shook her head. Her mother and father had said that she could bring home a new pet, but she was hesitating. "I've never had a pet before," she said to her friends. "What if I bring a pet home and it doesn't like me? Maybe owning a pet is too much trouble." "Look at this Rottweiler!" exclaimed Riker. The big black and brown Rottweiler wagged its tiny tail at him. He and Pola spent a few minutes petting the friendly dog. "I wish we could move out of our apartment into a house. An apartment is just too small!" Riker said sadly as he looked at the big dog. "You should get a small dog like this Yorkie," Debbie said. "We have three Yorkies at my house. They are the best dogs we have ever had." "No thanks," Riker told her. "Even though they need a lot of room and a big backyard, big dogs are my favorite animals. I'm glad you like your Yorkies. I bet it is easy to walk such small dogs." "Guys, he really likes me!" called Pola. Her friends hurried to her side and saw that a tiny gray kitten was curled up in her arms. Pola had a huge smile on her face as she cuddled the kitten, and she was already planning to take it home. Mr. Moss, the director of the shelter, walked up to her. "I see that you've made a new friend," Mr. Moss said to Pola. "Kittens need a lot of attention. They need food, water, and a litter box. You need to spend a lot of time playing with them." "I understand, sir," she said. "I will take very good care of my new pet." Debbie and Pola listened to Mr. Moss as he explained how to set up a litter box for the kitten. Riker was distracted. He watched happily as a family adopted the Rottweiler. He hoped that the family had a big backyard for their new dog to play in.

Directions: Type your response in the box.Explain why the author tells the story from the third-person point of view rather than from the first-person point of view. Use examples from the story to support your answer.


Question 2

For Rosa Parksby J. Robbins

They said, "Stand," but Rosa sat;She knew it wasn't rightto treat her as if she was wrongbecause she wasn't white.She knew that freedom is a fightthat only brave souls win;She also knew our value liesin what's beneath our skin.Rosa fought for what is right;Her courage paved the wayfor kids like you and me to ridethe freedom train today.

Directions: Select all the correct answers.

From the way the speaker describes the events in the poem, the reader can tell that the speaker

admires Rosa Parks.

believes that people deserve fairness.

is afraid of getting into a major fight.

likes to ride on trains.

thinks that appearances are important.


Question 3

Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.

Which sentence from the passage best shows the narrator's attitude about living away from home?

Somewhere Farby A. Gautam

As I watched my parents disappear from the parking lot, I stared at the empty ground for a long time. My life was about to change forever at the age of fourteen. I had never thought I would be studying and living away from my family for four years. It was a family tradition my parents had followed while growing up in Europe. I stood alone and searched for the mountains. The wind was chilly and bits of snow were piling on my shoes. Things were certainly not the same in this town. The situation seemed even worse when I noticed how different I looked from everyone else. Everywhere I looked around everyone looked happy to be there except for me. None of them had the look of homesickness in their faces. I slowly moved toward the yellow building—my new home—and decided to get my meal card from my room before looking for the cafeteria. That was when I spotted the girl who looked more out of place than me. She could not have been more than twelve. She was carrying a big backpack, wearing a thick jacket, and holding onto two suitcases sitting on the floor. I could see white airport tags still attached to her luggage. "Hi, I am Shree," I told the girl, deciding to introduce myself. "Can I help you find anything?" "I am Mongoo," she spoke softly. "Yes, where is the girls' building?" She gave me a little smile as I offered to carry one of her suitcases to our new home.


Question 4

Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.

Which sentence from the passage shows the narrator's attitude about Chiba's father losing his job?

My Best Friendby A. Gautam

Chiba Okereke was my best friend. I remember the day he moved into my neighborhood. He was a quiet boy with eyes that always told a story. I could not help but talk to him. My mother had invited his family for dinner one day, and Chiba found out he could go to school for free in this country. Thus, Chiba and I walked to school every day, took the same classes, and always stayed together. One morning, Chiba did not show up at the front door of my house when it was time to go to school.Although it was unusual for Chiba to not be there, I thought he might have been sick. That day, I went to school alone. When he did not show up for school for the whole week, I went to his apartment to check on him. Chiba seemed perfectly healthy; he was peeling potatoes in the kitchen. He gave me a warm smile and offered me some tea. "My father has lost his job," Chiba said casually. "I am trying to find a job so that I can help my family. I know you think I am smart; I can always study later, right?" That day, I realized how much easier my life was than Chiba's. I told him his father could get help from the government or from my family and that he could give my sister French lessons.Soon, Chiba returned to school, and things were normal again—at least for a while.


Question 5

from Grey-Skin's Adventures

But for an undue affection on my part for fruit of all kinds, you would probably never have heard my story; for I might possibly have been free, and the happiest lives, they say, are those which have no history. What happy times we had in that far-away land over the seas—the gambols and the pranks we played! I was always fond of freedom, in fact I loved it beyond anything, and it was this that first led me into misfortune. I disobeyed my good old mother, by going beyond the bounds appointed, and through this I was brought into captivity. An elephant-hunter caught me, almost before I knew where I was, and then, good-bye to freedom! I was shipped on board a huge vessel. What a voyage it was to be sure! I trumpeted for hours in misery. Shortly after landing, I was dispatched to my new home. I should not have minded so much if I had been sent to the Zoo, for I hear some of the elephants there have fine times and are treated like royalty. But I was bought by a circus company. Fancy, taking me to a common thing like a circus! In fact, I was "The Children's Delight," "The Elephant Extraordinary," and "The Marvel of the World." That is what they said on the circus-bills! I used to feel proud, at times, of all the praise which was bestowed upon me, and gave myself airs. You see, it is not everybody who is "The Marvel of the World." However, praise alone did not satisfy me for very long. Freedom was what I wanted, and one day, to my delight, freedom was what I managed to get. And didn't I enjoy myself! Never mind how I accomplished it; let me say simply that I eluded my keeper and got into a sort of forest (I suppose it was a country wood), and there I stayed all night, laughing in my trunk to think what a panic the circus company would be in. Feeling a bit more courageous than when I first escaped, I decided to take a walk, and I found my way into an adjoining town. Here it was, alas! that I came to grief. I met a baker's boy on the road with a basket of rolls. I gobbled up every one, and so partly satisfied my hunger. Of course, after having appeased my hunger, I ought to have made my way back to the woods again. I realize this now. But I saw, not far off, a greengrocer's shop, and the things there displayed were enough to tempt any one's appetite, I simply could not resist them. I broke the window and upset the fruit over the pavement. My keeper, with two or three other men, who were helping in the search, happened to see me in the middle of my feast, and then—well, here I am, again in captivity. I said I liked fruit. Yes, but that is a thing of the past, now.Directions: Type your response in the box. Describe how the narrator's point of view influences how the events are presented. Use details from the passage to support your response.


Question 6 Last night, I had trouble falling asleep. After rolling around in the bed for over an hour, I finally gave up and went to the kitchen. A glass of warm milk should do the trick. I almost jumped when I saw the refrigerator in the darkness. The light from the street poured through the window. It cast a scary shadow on the refrigerator. A movement in the darkness caught my eye. Was there someone in the kitchen with me?

Which of these sentences from the passage helps the reader identify which point of view it is being told from?

A. "A glass of warm milk should do the trick."B. "The light from the street poured through the window."C. "It cast a scary shadow on the refrigerator."D. "A movement in the darkness caught my eye."

Question 7 Terryn spent a long day "climbing mountains" (the hills near their house) with her little brother Justin. By the time they finished "exploring new territory" (the street over from theirs), she was all worn out. "You two are so dirty!" Mom said as soon as they came in the house. "And you smell pretty bad, too—into the tub with both of you." I want nothing more than to take a hot shower and go to bed, Terryn thought to herself. She went directly to the bathroom to prepare for bed. Fifteen minutes later, she climbed into bed and pulled the covers over her head. "I am going to sleep as long as I possibly can." Terryn sighed. Just as Terryn began to drift to sleep, Justin began to bug her. "Tell me a story," Justin said, as he snuggled beneath the covers. "Isn't it your turn to tell me a story?" "Um . . . I don't think so?" "Um . . . You know I have told you stories every night this month." "But, Sister!" Justin whined. "Your stories are always so much better than mine."

What point of view is this story told from?

A. It shifts from third person to first person.B. It is told from first person.C. It is told from third person.D. It shifts from first person to third person.

Question 8

"I have come to the conclusion that I am allergic to strawberries," I said to my mother. "What gave you that bright idea, Chelsea?" Mom asked, folding her newspaper. "This is my third time breaking out in a rash after I ate them," I said. "So what you're saying is that I was right?" "Mom told you to stop eating those strawberries last week, but you didn't listen." Nedra chimed in. Little sisters, I thought to myself. They're only good for borrowing things without asking and chiming in at the wrong moment. "Is it my fault Francis keeps tempting me with these delicious berries? They're so fresh and ripe and. . . ." Of course, the itching chose this moment to get out of control. I collapsed onto the floor.

What is the narrator's name?

A. NedraB. MomC. Francis


D. Chelsea

Question 9

"I have come to the conclusion that I am allergic to strawberries," I said to my mother. "What gave you that bright idea, Chelsea?" Mom asked, folding her newspaper. "This is my third time breaking out in a rash after I ate them," I said. "So what you're saying is that I was right?" "Mom told you to stop eating those strawberries last week, but you didn't listen." Nedra chimed in. Little sisters, I thought to myself. They're only good for borrowing things without asking and chiming in at the wrong moment. "Is it my fault Francis keeps tempting me with these delicious berries? They're so fresh and ripe and. . . ." Of course, the itching chose this moment to get out of control. I collapsed onto the floor.

What words from the above passage tell the reader that it is written in first person?

A. "arms," "bright," and "idea"B. "to," "is," and "third"C. "fresh," "ripe," and "berries"D. "I," "me," and "my"

Question 10

"My mouth was on fire! I don't think I had ever tasted anything so hot in my life. Nothing I drank seemed to make the burning stop. The water made my mouth burn more. The lemonade didn't help me either," Melanie said. Her mother had told her not to eat the salsa in the fridge because it was too hot for her, but Melanie didn't listen. "Well, I guess you will listen to me next time I tell you not to do something," Melanie's mother said, as she handed her a glass of milk. "Drink this. It will make you feel better."

What words from the above passage tell the reader that it is written in third person?

A. "salsa," "hot," and "lemonade"B. "she," "her," and "Melanie"C. "I," "me," and "you"D. "me," "was," and "burning"


Question 11

Initially, I wasn’t at all thrilled about spending the summer with my grandma. After all, who wants to spend his or her summer in Smallville, Middle of Nowhere? And with his or her grandma, no less? My friends and I could think of 100 things to do to keep ourselves busy. Grandma, on the other hand, is far from active. What was I going to do without someone to ride skateboards and play video games with? “Joseph, I just wanted to let you know how proud of you I am. Thank you for agreeing to spend the summer with Grandma Josephina,” Dad said. Agreeing? As if I had a say in the matter! I thought. “Thomas, you took the words right out of my mouth,” Mom said. “Son, your grandma has been sick for a while now. She can’t get around like she used to. We are so glad you can be there with her.” “Now, Kara, I hope you haven’t been too worried about your mother. She’s one tough cookie,” Dad said. “At least we know she’ll be in good hands with Joseph,” Mom replied. She touched my hand and smiled. Suddenly, hanging out with my friends and being stuck in the middle of nowhere didn’t seem so important. My grandma had taken care of me when I was little. The least I could do was help her out for the summer.

Which sentence from the passage tells the reader what point of view it is written from?

A. "After all, who wants to spend his or her summer in Smallville, Middle of Nowhere?"B. " 'Now, Kara, I hope you haven't been too worried about your mother.' "C. "Initially, I wasn't at all thrilled about spending the summer with my grandma."D. " 'Thank you for agreeing to spend the summer with Grandma Josephina.' "

Question 12

What is the narrator's name in this selection?

A. JosephB. KaraC. ThomasD. Josephina

Question 13

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There once was a man who had three sons. The man was very poor. He had nothing of value to give his sons when they left home. He told them that they could take anything from his house that they really liked. The man promised to help them find their way. He and his sons left on a journey. After a few days, they came to a clearing in the woods. It led to three paths. The father bid his sons farewell, as each one journeyed in a different direction.

From what point of view is this story told?

A. It shifts from third person to first person.B. third personC. It shifts from first person to third person.


D. first person

Question 14

Although we had to leave my homeland because bad things were happening, I was still sad to leave my friends behind. The three pigs, the duck, the old dog—they were the only friends I had ever had. When I left, who would take care of them? Who would know that the dog only liked his food with water in it? That the duck quacked in the morning just like a rooster? Mom says animals know how to take care of themselves. And if they don't, they learn quickly. I'm glad I don't have to learn to take care of myself.

Which sentence from the passage tells the reader what viewpoint it is written from?

A. "Mom says animals know how to take care of themselves."B. "Who would know that the dog only liked his food with water in it?"C. "That the duck quacked in the morning just like a rooster?"D. "I'm glad I don't have to learn to take care of myself."

Question 15The Hunter and the Bird

(a Japanese folktale)

There was a hunter who lived in a little cabin right outside the woods. Each morning he would go into the forest to search for food. The hunter didn’t find very much, but he had just enough to eat every day. One day, it began to snow while the hunter was in the forest. He decided to gather some wood so he could start a fire to keep warm. While the hunter was cutting wood, he saw a little bird that was caught in a vine. “Oh, you poor thing,” he said. “You’re shivering like a leaf, and your wing is injured. Let me help you.” The hunter put down his wood and freed the bird. He took it home with him to finish healing it. It wasn’t until he got indoors that he realized he had left his wood behind. The hunter wore all of his clothes to bed that night and slept under several blankets. He placed the bird next to a candle so that it would stay warm. The next morning when he woke up, the little bird was gone. Just as he was ready to go into the forest to look for food and find his woodpile, he heard a knock on the door. When the hunter opened it, there was a beautiful woman there. “I am lost,” she said. “Could I stay here for a few days? I can cook and help you however you like.” “Sure, you can stay,” the hunter said. “I was just going into the forest to look for food.” “If you bring me fur, I can use it to make beautiful scarves that we can sell,” the woman said. “Okay,” the hunter said. He brought the woman fur, and sure enough, she made lovely scarves. He was able to sell them so that they could buy food from town. As time went on, the hunter fell in love with the beautiful woman and asked her to marry him. “I will marry you, but only on one condition,” she said. “I have to tell you a secret, and you have to promise not to tell anyone.” “Okay, I promise,” the hunter said. “I am the little bird you saved in the woods that day. Your kindness helped me change to human form,” the woman said. The hunter found this hard to believe. Birds don’t turn into humans, do they? “Prove it.” The woman pulled a feather from her pocket. It was the same color as the bird’s. “If I wasn’t telling the truth, would I have this feather? Would I know that you had saved a bird when you never mentioned it?” The man knew then that his beloved was telling the truth. He never told anyone her secret, and they lived happily for many years.

How does the point of view affect the plot of the story?

A. The reader knows what every character thinks and sees internally.B. The reader knows what only the hunter thinks and feels internally.C. The reader knows what only the narrator sees and feels internally.D. The reader feels like he or she is a part of the whole story.


Question 16

Who said, "He never told anyone her secret, and they lived happily for many years"?

A. the womanB. the narratorC. the hunterD. the bird

Question 17

How would the story be different if it was told from the bird's point of view?

A. The reader would know more about how the bird felt when the hunter saved her.B. The reader would know more about the other characters than he or she knows about

the bird.C. The reader would have information that made him or her feel like a part of the entire

tale.D. The reader would not have any information about how the hunter found his food.

Question 18

My head felt heavy, and I wanted to lay it down. My eyelids drooped, and I almost dropped my pencil. One of my friends dropped her notebook loudly, and we all turned to look. I didn't do my homework, so I was a little confused about the lesson and stopped paying attention years ago. I looked outside and wished I was in one of the cars speeding by instead of this prison. The room was so boring, and the teacher's voice droned on and on. I stared at the dull gray floor tile and blackboard filled with dust. How many more hours until lunch?

How does this student's point of view affect the description of the classroom?

A. The student's point of view does not affect the description.B. The student makes it sound better than it is.C. The student makes it sound like an interesting place to be.D. The student makes it sound worse than it is.


Question 19

A student's comments about the classroom My head felt heavy and I wanted to lay it down. My eyelids drooped and I almost dropped my pencil. One of my friends dropped her notebook loudly and we all turned to look. I didn't do my homework, so I was a little confused about lesson and stopped paying attention years ago. I looked outside and wished I was in one of the cars speeding by instead of this prison. The room was so boring and the teacher's voice droned on and on. I stared at the dull gray floor tile and blackboard filled with dust. How many more hours till lunch?

A teacher's comments about the classroom The sky outside was dark and gray with sheets of rain pouring down, but our room glowed with warm light and occasional giggles... like a harbor from the storm. The walls are covered with beautiful decorations and posters, and I'm planning a new activity for this afternoon. The kids will love it. I'm so glad we're all protected in here and not out in the weather.

While the student sees the classroom as a prison, the teacher would describe it as

A. a party.B. a zoo.C. a jail.D. a safe place.

Question 20

Sally has been very athletic her whole life. She played catch with her dad when she was little and ran around with her mom and brothers every weekend. She has always loved shooting hoops after school or practicing her golf swing. Sports come so easily to her; she is practically the star of every team at school. When she participates in gym class, she impresses her teacher. That's why she gets confused when she hears other students complain about gym class.

How would gym class seem from Sally's point of view?

A. tiringB. a waste of timeC. embarrassingD. fun

Question 21 The mother walked into her sons' room and grimaced. She could smell their dirty laundry peeking out of the hamper all the way down the hall. Though it was technically out of sight, it still fouled up the room. She glanced at the dusty shelves and soda spilled on the carpet and considered calling them in to clean their room right this second. She couldn't believe they didn't mind living like this. A peek under the bed revealed candy wrappers and other assorted junk. The boys entered the room noisily and started talking at once. "What do you think, Mom? We put away all of our clothes and books!" "Yeah, aren't you impressed? Our room is so clean, you can even see the carpet!!" The mother just sighed and shook her head. She gestured at the spilled soda and then asked them if they could please do their laundry before tomorrow. "Aww, Mom. All we ever do is clean!"

How does the room seem from the mother's point of view?

A. freshB. disgustingC. clean


D. impressive

Question 22

When you visit California, don't miss Hearst Castle. Located near San Simeon, this estate of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst features the world's largest private collection of Greek vases. Although much of the art is fake, like concrete statuary and artificially aged tiles, this site is worth your time. Choose between five tours, each about two hours long, and be sure to catch the short film which explains some of the monument's history and construction.

The author of this passage likes to visit Hearst Castle. How does his point of view affect the information he gives readers?

A. He encourages a visit.B. He discourages a visit.C. He mentions the location.D. He never mentions the castle.

Question 23

Mr. Thompson, this is Lisa again. I am a tenant of yours on State Street. I am calling from Apartment 233 in your Roundhouse complex. My heat is not working again, and I demand you come out and fix it today. This is the third time this month, and to be honest, I'm thinking about calling the city building inspector. My phone number is 888-453-7889. Call me back and give me an idea of when you'll be stopping by. Don't ignore me like last time. I'll be in all day.

From Lisa's point of view, what kind of landlord is Mr. Thompson?

A. A fair one.B. A good one.C. A reliable one.D. A lousy one.

Question 24

Mr. Thompson, this is Lisa again. I am a tenant of yours on State Street. I am calling from Apartment 233 in your Roundhouse complex. My heat is not working again, and I demand you come out and fix it today. This is the third time this month, and to be honest, I'm thinking about calling the city building inspector. My phone number is 888-453-7889. Call me back and give me an idea of when you'll be stopping by. Don't ignore me like last time. I'll be in all day.

How does Lisa's belief about Mr. Thompson affect her language?

A. She is polite.B. She is kind.C. She is afraid.D. She is rude.


Question 25

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Player: Listen, ref. That ball was clearly out of bounds. This point should not count.

Referee: You have been complaining about almost every point played in the match!

Player: Well, my opponent is cheating.

Referee: Tennis is a gentleman's sport, sir. You cannot run to the referee after every point.

Player: I understand that. It's just that my opponent is no gentleman.

Referee: What do you want me to do, start your whole match over from the beginning?

Player: No, but I think we should play the last point over.

Referee: I am afraid I cannot allow that.

The referee above has an unfavorable opinion of players who complain too much. Because of this point of view, he believes the player's complaints are

A. unreasonableB. neededC. fairD. correct

Question 26

Player: Listen, ref. That ball was clearly out of bounds. This point should not count.

Referee: You have been complaining about almost every point played in the match!

Player: Well, my opponent is cheating.

Referee: Tennis is a gentleman's sport, sir. You cannot run to the referee after every point.

Player: I understand that. It's just that my opponent is no gentleman.

Referee: What do you want me to do, start your whole match over from the beginning?

Player: No, but I think we should play the last point over.

Referee: I am afraid I cannot allow that.

The referee above has an unfavorable opinion of players who complain too much. How might this point of view affect the outcome of the ref's decision?

A. He will choose not to allow a point redo.B. He will ignore the player.C. He will award the player a bonus point.D. He will start the match over.


Question 27

All my cool friends have cell phones. I must be the only kid who has to borrow. One of the kids in my class even has a palm pilot. She is so nice; I'd really like to be friends with her. Instead, I have to play with Sara, who doesn't even have a television in her room. Sara is so boring.

This student is in favor of people with certain possessions. How does this point of view affect her descriptions?

A. She describes everybody the same.B. She describes the kids with better possessions more favorably.C. She describes the kids with fewer possessions more favorably.D. She thinks the girl with the palm pilot is boring.

Question 28

David is the best kid in the third grade. He is friendly and kind to everyone, and the teacher likes him because he knows all the answers in every subject. He always gets a perfect score on tests and gets chosen first for sports teams. I always tell people what a great guy he is. Plus, he is really cute. I think that runs in our family or something. He should definitely be elected class president. I can't imagine anyone else who would be as perfect for the job. After all, I was president when I was in third grade, and I could give him some pointers.

Why does the speaker most likely have such positive things to say about David?

A. She is his teacher.B. She is his sister.C. She is running for class president.D. All of these

Question 29

Dear Student Council,

I am writing a letter to bring up an issue that is very important to me. Our school does not offer any healthy lunches for students. All we have to eat are greasy hamburgers, french fries, or pizzas. It would be nice to have a fresh salad every now and then. The students at this school would be healthier and feel better if they ate fruits and vegetables at lunch. I would like you to consider providing more healthy choices for students. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.

Sincerely,

Jane Whitefeather

Which sentence best expresses the author's point of view in this letter?

A. It is a lot of trouble to bring fruits and salads for lunch.B. It is important for students to eat healthy lunches.C. Only rich students can afford to eat healthy food.D. The only healthy food to eat at lunch is a fresh salad.


Question 30

My name is Hosea, and I live in a town called Hawkville. Last month, the mayor of my town passed a new law to ban skateboard riding in town. No one is allowed to ride a skateboard on the sidewalks or in the streets. The mayor said he passed the law because some kids were crashing their skateboards into people on purpose. A lot of people in Hawkville like the law because they say it will keep people safe. I don't think it is right for the mayor to punish everyone just because some kids cause trouble. Where am I supposed to ride my skateboard now?

How would Hosea most likely describe the new skateboarding law?

A. unfairB. necessaryC. importantD. safe

Question 31

Dear Channel 11 News,

My name is Aisha Tyler, and I am a fifth grader at Marks Elementary. My teacher, Mrs. McPherson, requires us to watch one news program a week. After watching the news, we have to write a paper about current events. When I sat down to watch your news program, I could not believe my eyes. Your news reporters never talked about anyone but movie stars and pop singers. I did not learn a single thing about current events, and now I do not know what to write about in my paper. I think it is wrong for you to pretend that Hollywood is the only important place in the world. From now on, I will look for a news program that shows real news.

Sincerely,

Aisha Tyler

There is enough information in this letter to show that the author has

A. a positive view of news reporters.B. a negative view of Mrs. McPherson.C. a positive view of Channel 11 News.


D. a negative view of Hollywood news.

Question 32

Dear Channel 11 News,

My name is Aisha Tyler, and I am a fifth grader at Marks Elementary. My teacher, Mrs. McPherson, requires us to watch one news program a week. After watching the news, we have to write a paper about current events. When I sat down to watch your news program, I could not believe my eyes. Your news reporters never talked about anyone but movie stars and pop singers. I did not learn a single thing about current events, and now I do not know what to write about in my paper. I think it is wrong for you to pretend that Hollywood is the only important place in the world. From now on, I will look for a news program that shows real news.

Sincerely,

Aisha Tyler

Based on this letter, which sentence best describes Aisha's point of view?

A. The news should cover the daily lives of movie stars and singers.B. The news should cover stories from many places around the world.C. The news should never mention a single thing about America.D. The news does not teach students enough about entertainment.

Question 33

Until yesterday, I did not like the trolley system in my town. I thought the trolley cars were too slow and cost too much money. I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to ride the trolley. Yesterday, I locked my keys inside my car. I wasn't able to call for help because I forgot my cell phone. I did not know what to do, and I started to panic. "Can I give you a ride?" a kind voice called out over the sound of the noisy traffic. The voice belonged to the driver of a trolley car. His friendly attitude helped me calm down and enjoy the trip. By the time my ride was over, I was actually laughing! The next time I need a ride, I will head straight for the nearest trolley stop.

Which event changed the author's negative view of the trolley system?

A. locking the keys in the carB. meeting the trolley driverC. forgetting his or her phoneD. hearing the noisy traffic


Question 34

A fifth grader's comments about a movie: Last night, my friends and I went to see the movie Attack of the Killer Vegetables. This movie was both exciting and funny. I have never seen so many explosions and car chases. Every time a killer vegetable was destroyed, it would blow up into a million pieces. The best part of the movie was the battle between the people of Earth and the vegetable army. I am going to buy this movie as soon as it comes out on DVD.

A parent's comments about a movie: My son and his friends went to see the movie Attack of the Killer Vegetables last night. Although I had heard about this movie, I was not aware of the amount of fighting and dangerous situations in the movie. Now, all my son can talk about is guns, explosions, and car chases. I am worried that he is thinking too much about fighting and war. I wish I had seen Attack of the Killer Vegetables first, so I could have told him to wait until he is older to see a movie like this.

How is the fifth grader's point of view different from the parent's point of view?

A. The fifth grader wishes he had waited until he was older to see the movie.B. The fifth grader enjoys the fighting and dangerous situations in the movie.C. The fifth grader believes the fighting and explosions in the movie were stupid.D. The fifth grader thinks the movie has too many exciting fights and car chases.

Question 35

A fifth grader's comments about a movie: Last night, my friends and I went to see the movie Attack of the Killer Vegetables. This movie was both exciting and funny. I have never seen so many explosions and car chases. Every time a killer vegetable was destroyed, it would blow up into a million pieces. The best part of the movie was the battle between the people of Earth and the vegetable army. I am going to buy this movie as soon as it comes out on DVD.

A parent's comments about a movie: My son and his friends went to see the movie Attack of the Killer Vegetables last night. Although I had heard about this movie, I was not aware of the amount of fighting and dangerous situations in the movie. Now, all my son can talk about is guns, explosions, and car chases. I am worried that he is thinking too much about fighting and war. I wish I had seen Attack of the Killer Vegetables first, so I could have told him to wait until he is older to see a movie like this.

Based on this passage, how would the parent most likely describe this movie?

A. too loud in the movie theaterB. too much fun for a school nightC. too boring for a parent to watchD. too scary for a young person


Question 36

Adopt a Pet Day


Based on the passage, Riker views Rottweilers as

A. unfriendly toward other animals.B. more friendly and loving than small dogs.C. too big to keep in an apartment.D. easier to take for a walk than small dogs.


Question 37

Adopt a Pet Day


Which event helps Pola change her mind about owning a pet?

A. playing with Debbie's YorkiesB. petting the large RottweilerC. listening to Mr. MossD. holding the gray kitten

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