Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

Read the excerpt from "Bone Detective."Diane’s favorite “casting character” of all time wasn’t dead, famous, or even human. In March 1997, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., asked her to make casts of the paw and tongue of a living tiger for an exhibit. Tiger paws have sharp claws, and the tongue is sandwiched between four long, meat-ripping canine teeth. But Diane wasn’t worried about her safety, since the big cat would be tranquilized. She was more worried about the tiger. She didn’t want to harm the animal in any way. She didn’t know—yet—how to cast the body part of a living animal, especially one so large and . . . predatory.

Read the following paragraph.Macy was nervous. She had never attended such a formal dinner before. People were speaking in low voices. The matching plates, bowls, glasses, and cutlery were laid out perfectly. Macy had no idea which of the two forks she needed to use first. Dinner at her house was always relaxed with everyone talking and laughing loudly about the events of the day. Most of the time their plates didn’t even match, and the napkins were always made of paper. Macy took the cloth napkin and placed it on her lap, just like she had just seen her friend do. So far, so good. Hopefully, she could copy her friend for the rest of dinner.

Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.When I reached the church steps, I looked back again. T.J. was still there, an indistinct blur blending into the gathering dusk, and I began to think that perhaps he would not go with the Simmses. But then the rude squawk of the truck's horn blasted the quiet evening, and T.J. turned his back on us and fled across the field.

Read these lines from "Winter-Time" by Robert Louis Stevenson.And tree and house, and hill and lake,Are frosted like a wedding-cake.

Which question would be most effective at encouraging good discussion?

Brooke read about coffee grinders in a book about pioneer living. Pioneers enjoyed a hot cup of coffee to warm them in the chilly mornings. The coffee beans had to be roasted in a skillet first and then put in a bag to be crushed. Often they were crushed with a camp axe or hammer. Some, more established, pioneer families had an old-fashioned coffee grinder, which crushed the coffee beans for them.

Read this line from "Empire State Building."I wake to taxi alarms.

Read the excerpt from "Object Lesson, Part 1.""What time does the first period end, Miss Carpenter?""At 9:35."Every head turned toward the clock on the wall."And it's only 8:56," Ellery said cheerfully. "That gives us thirty-nine minutes—more than enough time. Unless the boy or girl who planned this crime wants to return the loot to Miss Carpenter here and now?"

Read the excerpt from Little Women."Glad to find you so merry, my girls,” said a cheery voice at the door, and actors and audience turned to welcome a tall, motherly lady with a "can I help you” look about her which was truly delightful.

Read the passages.Passage A: Known as "man's best friend," dogs make great companions. They are loving, loyal, and forgiving. Some dogs can help to keep you active, and others will warm your lap for hours. Since there are more than 150 breeds to choose from, everyone can find the perfect dog for their lifestyle. Passage B: Dogs are known as "man's best friend." They make great companions. They are loving, loyal, and forgiving. Some dogs can help to keep you active. Some dogs will warm your lap for hours. There are over 150 breeds to choose from. Everyone can find the perfect dog for their lifestyle.

Brady read this on a pamphlet at the dentist's office.Shinybrite is the best toothpaste on the market! Eight out of ten patients who tried Shinybrite Minty Creme liked it better than the leading brand of toothpaste. Shinybrite whitens teeth and freshens breath. Regular toothbrushing decreases cavities and gum disease.

Read the following three sentences.The small band of travelers stood at the southern tip of Lake Michigan. None of them could see the opposite shore, which was hundreds of miles away. The lake, they realized, was immense.

Which is the general setting in A Girl Named Zippy?

Read "The Eagle” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.He clasps the crag with crooked hands;Close to the sun in lonely lands,Ring’d with the azure world, he stands.The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;He watches from his mountain walls,And like a thunderbolt he falls.

How many lines do most sonnets have?

Read the sentence.Anish is researching the history of the Olympics and finds a government report that has information he can cite in his essay.

Read the excerpt from "A Friend in Need."Jeb smiled, then cleared his throat and said, “Ma, about your offer to fix my shirt . . . well, I have one other that still fits, so I was wondering if I could give this one to Seth instead.” “That seems like an odd request,” she said. “Why would you want to do that?” “Well, you see, Seth stopped going to school a couple of weeks ago,” Jeb replied. Pa stopped eating mid-chew and Ma put down her fork. “But Seth Sutter is an honor student! Why on earth would he go and do a foolish thing such as that?” she asked, rolling her eyes heavenward. Jeb cleared his throat again. “Well, the only shirt he owned has worn clean through, and he can’t show up at school without one.”

Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."Ah, man!" cried T.J. "It ain't none of my business." Then, after a moment's silence, he added, "I got too many worries of my own to worry 'bout Cassie Uncle Tomming Lillian Jean."My temper almost flew out of my mouth, but I pressed my lips tightly together, forcing it to stay inside.

Read the information in the brainstorming table.Which piece of information best completes the table?