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Question 10 (1 point)

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Read the short paragraph below and answer the question.

There were several countries involved in the Vietnam War. However, the level of military involvement varied from country to country. For example, while France was pulling troops out of Vietnam, American soldiers were landing in Saigon at an ever-increasing rate.

How is the paragraph above organized?

Question 10 options:

definition


cause and effect


compare/contrast


sequence

Question 11 (1 point)

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Which of the following examples best demonstrates the use of verbal irony in a literary context?

Question 11 options:

"The weather was so beautiful that day, with clear skies and a gentle breeze."


"I love spending hours stuck in traffic; it's the highlight of my day."


"The teacher praised the student's perfect attendance, knowing they had missed half of the classes."


"The flowers in the garden bloomed with radiant colors, as if they were painted by an artist."

Question 12 (1 point)

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Read this paragraph from the text "Bol Bol, 14 years old and 6 feet 10, reaches for his father's heights" by Sam Mellinger.

"The Bol family genes also explain why the boy was so upset in his coach's office that day. He is so long that the sleeves of his shirt, part of the school uniform at Bishop Miege, barely went past his armpits. The bottom of his shirt didn't even reach his belt. The cuffs on his pants hung just past his knees. And these were the biggest clothes they could find. Who could be happy like that?"

In the context of the passage, what TWO statements most likely explain the author's reason for including a paragraph describing Bol Bol's clothing and physical appearance?

Question 12 options:

to show that Bol is similar in many ways to his father


to give an idea of what the clothing is like at Bol's school


to explain how difficult life is for Bol because of his family



to show that Bol's family needs to try harder to find clothing


to give an idea of how much taller Bol is than other children

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Cow Girl Morning
Cowgirl Morning

Bryn Fleming

Caring for the cows on a ranch is a hard job for Pa and his two daughters. In this excerpt, Pa awakens his daughters, Fran and Cassie, to help round up his neighbor's buffaloes. In the end, one daughter must also confront Cyrus, a fierce and dangerous bull.

1 BANG! BANG! BANG! I jerked awake to Pa pounding on our door.

2 "Daly's buffaloes broke the fence. We have to get them out of the alfalfa!" he shouted.

3 Fran was on her feet in an instant. Pulling her jeans on under her nightgown, she stepped into the hall. "Can't we do it, just us, Pa? Cassie will only be in the way."

4 "Both of you," Pa said as he hurried for the back door. "We need all hands."

5 Me, I've never liked being yanked out of a hard sleep and a good dream. I heard buffaloes through my sleep-haze and scrunched lower under the covers, remembering Cyrus's chuffing breath on my neck and the creaking whine of fence planks. I grumped and groaned when Fran pulled the quilt off me and slapped my feet.

6 "Let's go, Cassie. Pa needs us quick." Fran jerked on her boots and slapped my feet again as she raced out of the room.

7 I pulled yesterday's jeans from the pile of clothes by my bed, shrugged into a T-shirt, and grabbed my hat off the bedpost. Pa had a pan of cold biscuits and a dish of butter on the table. I gobbled one as I ran for the barn.

8 Fran was drawing up Pet's cinch1 in the stable yard. Stars were fading in the east as the sky lightened over the Blue Mountains. The autumn air smelled of sage and juniper scrub. My lungs sucked it in like cold water.



9 Rowdy, my paint pony, stamped in his stall and nickered2 after Pet. The early morning darkness and close scent of musky buffaloes set him on edge, but I talked him into standing quiet and slipped the bit in his mouth. He pranced and high-stepped as I led him out of his stall to saddle him.

10 Up ahead Pa was edging his mare around the wide gate to the open pasture. Fran and Pet followed. I leaned out and hooked the gate closed behind us, something Rowdy and I had been working on. I patted his neck. "Atta boy, let's go get those buffs." There was a shakiness in my voice, but I squeezed Rowdy into a lope 3 to catch up.

1cinch: a band or strap used to tighten the saddle on a horse

2nickered: the soft neighing sound a horse makes




11 "Looks like half the herd is in here," Pa shouted. "Big piece of the north fence is down." We stood a minute on the rise between the hayfield and the house. Thirty or forty buffaloes spread out in the tall grass.

12 "There's Cyrus. Watch him." Pa pointed to a huge, dark shape shifting like a hill in an earthquake. "I'll pick him up and head him back through," Pa said. "Some of the cows should follow. Fran, take the right." He ran his gaze over the herd again. "Cassie, hang back. Move any stragglers up toward Fran. And stay away from Cyrus." He didn't need to tell me twice.

13 Fran loped off, whooping and chasing the cow buffs toward the hole in the far fence. Rowdy and I crisscrossed the field after strays. "Hut! Hut! Hut!" I called as I swung the end of my rope at a cow's flank. Fran shot me a look. "Get after those buffs, Cassie. You're not inviting them to a party!" I hollered louder and swung my rope harder. On the other side of the field, Pa had Cyrus headed back toward the broken fence.

14 Seems like I looked away toward a hawk screech for only a second when I heard Pa's mare whinny sharply. I snapped my head around quick. She was rearing up in high alarm and stepping backward. Pa wasn't in the saddle.

15 Cyrus pawed the dirt in front of the mare, swinging his big woolly head from side to side, his horns low to the ground. The mare spun off and stood stiff-legged. Pa sat in the dirt with one leg stretched out in front of him. Cyrus flared his nostrils, sucking in Pa's scent.

16 In my mind I heard a plank fence splinter and smelled Cyrus's angry stink. I shivered, but there really was no choice. I kicked Rowdy and laid the reins across his neck. Rowdy jumped to it as Cyrus scraped the dirt powerfully with his sharp hooves and charged.

17 For such cumbersome-looking beasts, buffs can move real fast. I leaned forward in the saddle, racing Rowdy across the field toward Pa, hoping we'd be in time to head off the enraged bull. As Cyrus closed in, I shouted and waved my hat frantically. Cyrus jerked his head toward us and turned as Pa rolled out of his way.

3lope: relaxed stride of a horse

18 Rowdy stopped on a dime, like he faced a mad buffalo bull every day. We dodged in close, and I leaned out and slapped Cyrus's rump with my hat while Rowdy danced out of reach of his horns. Cyrus left Pa in a whirl of dust and pounded after us.

19 My hat flew off as Rowdy sprinted over the field. We cut a sharp right at the broken fence, and Cyrus plunged through the gap. A dozen cows streamed after him with Fran at their rear. She let out a whoop and flashed me a grin. We'd done it!

20 As I rode back, Pa was trying to get his feet under him. His jaw was clenched tight, and his eyes were narrowed. "Good work, Cass," he said. His voice shook, and he held his leg with both hands. I swung down next to him.

21 He stood crooked on one leg, leaning hard on my shoulder. I stood about a foot shorter than Pa, but I felt strong and tall with him leaning on me like that.





Question 13 (1 point)

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Read the sentence from lines 2 through 4 of paragraph 10.


I leaned out and hooked the gate closed behind us, something Rowdy and I had been working on.


What does this sentence reveal about Cassie?

Question 13 options:

She gets distracted during stressful situations.


She takes time to improve her skills around the ranch.


She is frightened and is stalling for time.


She thinks closing the gate will impress her sister.

Question 14 (1 point)

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In the text "Cowgirl Morning" by Bryn Fleming, how does the author's use of figurative language BEST contribute to the overall tone of the passage?

Question 14 options:

The figurative language creates a light and humorous tone, emphasizing the joy of the characters' morning routine.


The figurative language adds a sense of excitement and adventure to the tone, emphasizing the thrill of the characters' actions.


The figurative language does not significantly affect the tone of the passage.


The figurative language enhances a somber and melancholic tone, highlighting the challenges and hardships faced by the characters.

Question 15 (1 point)

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In the text "Cowgirl Morning" by Bryn Fleming, the primary theme is Resilience and Courage. How does the character Cassie BEST contribute to the development of this theme?

Question 15 options:

Cassie contributes by confronting the dangerous bull, Cyrus, to protect her father and the herd, demonstrating her bravery.


Cassie contributes by refusing to participate in rounding up buffaloes, highlighting her compassion for animals.


Cassie contributes by deciding to stay in bed, emphasizing the importance of family unity in facing challenges.


Cassie contributes by joining her father and sister in their chores, showcasing her dedication to farm life.

Question 16 (1 point)

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In the story "Cowgirl Morning," which event best demonstrates Cassie's bravery and quick thinking in the face of danger?

Question 16 options:

Cassie's decision to sleep in and avoid helping her family with the buffaloes.


Cassie's choice to stay by the broken fence and watch as Fran and Pet handle the situation.


Cassie's hesitation to join the effort to round up the buffaloes when they break through the fence.


Cassie's use of her hat to distract Cyrus and protect her father when the bull charges at them.

Question 17 (1 point)

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How does Fran's behavior toward Cassie adds suspense to the passage?

Question 17 options:

By encouraging Cassie to behave recklessly in order to impress Pa


By persuading the reader that her family treats Cassie unfairly


By causing the reader to question Cassie's ability to help complete the job



By influencing Pa to keep Cassie out of the way

Question 18 (1 point)

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Which incident MOST helps develop the theme that even a frightened person can be brave when necessary?

Question 18 options:

Cassie slaps Cyrus on the rump to get his attention.


Cassie's hat flies off when Rowdy sprints over the field.


Cassie sees Cyrus pawing the dirt in front of the mare.


Cassie helps Pa by letting him lean on her.

Question 19 (1 point)

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How do Cassie and Fran's differing points of view affect the story's progression?

Question 19 options:

Cassie's hesitation leads to a conflict with Pa, while Fran's obedience ensures a successful outcome.


Cassie's defiance creates tension within the group, while Fran's cooperation fosters a sense of unity.


Cassie's reluctance to help slows down the rescue effort, while Fran's eagerness drives the action forward.


Cassie's fear causes a delay in the rescue, while Fran's determination ensures a smooth operation.

Answered by GPT-4o mini
**Question 10: How is the paragraph above organized?**

Answer: **compare/contrast**
The paragraph compares the military involvement of different countries in the Vietnam War, specifically contrasting France's withdrawal with America's increasing presence.

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**Question 11: Which of the following examples best demonstrates the use of verbal irony in a literary context?**

Answer: **"I love spending hours stuck in traffic; it's the highlight of my day."**
This statement is verbal irony because the speaker expresses enjoyment over a frustrating experience.

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**Question 12: In the context of the passage, what TWO statements most likely explain the author's reason for including a paragraph describing Bol Bol's clothing and physical appearance?**

Answers:
- **to explain how difficult life is for Bol because of his family**
- **to give an idea of how much taller Bol is than other children**
These statements highlight the challenges Bol faces due to his size and the impact it has on his day-to-day life.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Here are possible answers for each question based on the excerpt from "Cowgirl Morning":

**Question 13: What does this sentence reveal about Cassie?**

Answer: **She takes time to improve her skills around the ranch.**
The sentence shows that Cassie and Rowdy have been working on closing the gate, indicating her commitment to improving her skills.

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**Question 14: How does the author's use of figurative language BEST contribute to the overall tone of the passage?**

Answer: **The figurative language adds a sense of excitement and adventure to the tone, emphasizing the thrill of the characters' actions.**
The imagery and descriptions create a lively atmosphere that reflects the adventurous spirit of ranch life.

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**Question 15: How does the character Cassie BEST contribute to the development of the theme of Resilience and Courage?**

Answer: **Cassie contributes by confronting the dangerous bull, Cyrus, to protect her father and the herd, demonstrating her bravery.**
This directly aligns with the theme of resilience and courage as she faces danger head-on.

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**Question 16: Which event best demonstrates Cassie's bravery and quick thinking in the face of danger?**

Answer: **Cassie's use of her hat to distract Cyrus and protect her father when the bull charges at them.**
This action highlights her quick thinking and bravery in a dangerous situation.

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**Question 17: How does Fran's behavior toward Cassie add suspense to the passage?**

Answer: **By causing the reader to question Cassie's ability to help complete the job.**
Fran's dismissal of Cassie as being "in the way" creates tension and uncertainty about Cassie's capabilities.

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**Question 18: Which incident MOST helps develop the theme that even a frightened person can be brave when necessary?**

Answer: **Cassie slaps Cyrus on the rump to get his attention.**
This bold action shows Cassie's bravery despite feeling fear.

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**Question 19: How do Cassie and Fran's differing points of view affect the story's progression?**

Answer: **Cassie's reluctance to help slows down the rescue effort, while Fran's eagerness drives the action forward.**
Their differing attitudes toward the task create tension and motivate the storyline, with Fran's eagerness contrasting Cassie's hesitation.

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