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- 1. Multiple Choice
When does this story take place?
1492
2018
1990
2157
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why does the author give a date in the first paragraph of the passage?
to show that the story takes place long ago
to show that the story takes place in the future
to show that the story takes place in the present
to show that the story takes place in the recent past
- 3. Multiple Choice
How is the old book that Tommy finds DIFFERENT from the books that the children usually read?
The old book is nonfiction.
The old book is harder to read.
The old book is printed on paper.
The old book changes each time it is read.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Based on details in the text, it can be inferred that Tommy and Margie are
brother and sister
neighborhood friends
cousins
friends who live far apart from each other
- 5. Multiple Choice
Where does Tommy find the real book and how is it different than the books they are used to?
in his car and it plays music
in his basement and the words don't move
in his backpack and it plays music
in his attic and the words don't move
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does the author have Margie and Tommy talk about the old book?
to show that the book is boring
to show how schools have changed
to show that Tommy is older than Margie
to show why Tommy does not like to read
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which sentence describes Margie's teacher?
He is a man.
It is a computer.
She gives too much homework.
It takes too long to grade papers.
- 8. Multiple Choice
For Margie, what is the worst part of school?
the homework
the tests in Geography
the classmates
the classroom
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why was Margie doing so poorly in school?
The material was introduced too quickly.
The teacher gave too many tests.
The teacher was on vacation and absent for a month.
The teacher was dumb and taught incorrect information.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does Tommy treat Margie?
like she is smarter than him
like she is dumb
like she has cooties
like he cares for her deeply
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is Margie's mother most likely to say?
Children learn best if they choose when to go to school.
All students should be taught the exact same thing.
Teachers should never adjust their lessons to fit the students' needs.
Each child learns differently, so teach them differently.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What word BEST describes the inspector's language in the sentence below?
"Actually, the over-all pattern of her progress is quite satisfactory."
formal
humorous
informal
mean
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which question does the author MOST likely want the reader to think about?
Should children read books?
Where will families live in the future?
Why do children need to learn geography?
Are human beings better teachers than computers are?
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which sentence from the passage is the BEST example of informal speech?
"How could a man be a teacher?"
"He knows almost as much, I betcha."
"Can I read the book with you some more after school?"
"Today's arithmetic lesson is on the addition of proper fractions."
- 15. Multiple Choice
How does the author MOST likely feel about the kind of school described in the book Tommy finds?
That kind of school needs mechanical teachers.
That kind of school costs too much to maintain.
That kind of school is a great place for children to learn.
That kind of school is a model for the schools of the future.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why does Margie think school "from a long time ago" must have been fun?
The students never had to take tests.
The teachers were human.
The grading system was easier.
There was no floccinaucinihilipilification going on.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What was the author's MAIN purpose for writing this passage?
to teach readers about computers and convince them to use them
to explain how books are printed and show readers their importance
to inform readers about the future and prepare them for mechanical teachers
to entertain readers and encourage them to think about changes in the future
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does the word inspector mean in the sentence below?
The inspector looked for clues at the crime scene.
criminal
examiner
student
teacher
- 19. Multiple Choice
What does the word dispute mean in the sentence below?
Sometimes friends dispute, but they remain friends.
argue
move
play
whisper
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does the word calculated mean in the sentence below?
Quincy calculated how much it would cost to buy some baseball cards for his collection.
wanted
located
added up
thought about
- 21. Multiple Choice
What does the word insert mean in the sentence below?
The baby learned to insert the cube into the square hole.
draw
teach
put in
take apart
- 22. Multiple Choice
What does the word progress mean in the sentence below?
Victoria used a graph to chart the progress of her recycling program.
beginning
development
education
planning
- 23. Multiple Choice
What does the word thermometer mean in the sentence below?
Lauren took her temperature with the thermometer.
instrument for measuring heat
instrument for listening to lungs
instrument for measuring length
instrument for listening to a heart
- 24. Multiple Choice
What does the word audible mean in the sentence below?
The television was barely audible in the noisy room.
able to be seen
able to be heard
watching together
having a clear picture
- 25. Multiple Choice
What does the word manufacture mean in the sentence below?
The workers manufacture hundreds of computers each day.
make
read
repair
use
- 26. Multiple Choice
What does the word thermostat mean in the sentence below?
Tammy lowered the thermostat to 70 degrees.
device used to make heat
device for controlling heat in a room
device used to measure heat in a body
device used to raise or lower window coverings
- 27. Multiple Choice
What does the word audition mean in the sentence below?
Sopaul wants to audition for the play.
write
watch
star in
try out
- 28. Multiple Choice
Infer
educated guess
prior knowledge to fill in details that the author does not say
most important person
None of the above
- 29. Multiple Choice
TRUE OR FALSE: The author of this story believes that technology is a better mode of education than human interaction.
TRUE
FALSE
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