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- 1. Multiple ChoiceRead the origin of the word navigate
from Latin navis (ship) + agere (drive)
This information helps the reader understand that navigate in paragraph 3 means --overcome problemsaccomplish a diificult goaldesire a leading rolefind the way to a destination - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe author included paragraph 1 in the selection most likely to --provide background information about the home of the red crabsexplain why it is important for the red crabs to reach the oceanprovide reasons for visiting Christmas Island during the red crab migrationexplain wy Christmas Island is a perfect place for red crabs to live
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence from the selection supports the idea that Christmas Island is a special place?The red land crab makes up the largest population of the land crab species.The island boasts an array of exotic plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else in the worldOnly 1,500 or so people live on the island as of 2010Christmas Island is an Australian terrotory in the Indian Ocean.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn paragraph 2, the word treacherous means --quickunexpecteddangerousquestionable
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich detail from the selection supports the idea that the island benefits from the red crabs?Millions of red crabs live in the rain forest that grows on the island.The red crabs lay their eggs along the shore of the island.The red crab migration attracts many visitors who spend money on the island.The red crabs cover roadways during their migration.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceRead lines 6 and 7 from the poem.
Like sails catching a sudden gust
Those frail folded flaps unfurl;
The poet uses the simile in these lines to describe --the damage the wind has done to the butterdly's wingsthe quickness and fullness of the butterfly's speading wingsthe colors of the butterfly's new wingsthe size of the butterfly's wings compared to a ship's sails - 7. Multiple ChoiceThe poet includes stanzas 1 through 3 most likely to--describe the actions of the butterfly as a beautiful eventhighlight the speaker's memories of observing the butterflyemphasize the effect the butterfly has on its surroundingsshow that the speaker is watching more than one butterfly
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich lines from the poem best express the speaker's anticipation of the future event?Cracking the capsule of crystal that captures Your beautiful body and budding wings.But someday I will meet you kin That will bring beauty back to my tree,You leave behind your chrysalis husk That kept you safely wrapped in a bundleThey shimmer brightly in a new world; White dots and black stripes on rust.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the poet include a simile in line 22?The emphasize the delicateness of the butterfliesTo identify another animal that inhabits the areaTo describe how the butterflies become less attractive over timeTo express the idea that the area will be less beautiful without the butterflies
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAn important difference between the migrations mentions in "Red Crab Invasion" and "Monarch Magic" is that only the butterflies --breed during their journeymigrate to escape harsh weatherare seen by people while migratingtravel in a group
- 11. Multiple ChoiceRead these lines from "Monarch Magic."
You will meet millions and travel south
In an orange blanket that smothers the sky
Which sentence from "Red Crab Invasion" illustrates a similar idea?After mating, the males return to higher ground, but the females wait by the shore to lay their eggs.During that journey they risk getting run over by cars, suffering dehydration, or being attacked by other animals.At the beginning of this migration, it appears as though the mountain is erupting with crabs.Among this great diversity are more than 100 kinds of crabs. - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich organizational pattern do the author and the poet use to describe the migration of an organism?The events of the migration are presented in sequential order.The events of the migration are ordered from more important to least important.Problems that the organism encounters during the migration are listed, and then solutions are given.Opinions about the organism are presented, and then these opinions are supported by factual information.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow are the migrations described in "Red Crab Invasion" and "Monarch Magic" similar?Both migrations are initiated by the male of the species.Both migrations cross a border into another country.Both migrations occur during a rainy season.Both migrations are part of a cycle.
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