AnswersSLPS-1001315-English 1 B -CRSummarizing Central Ideas and Purpose: The Hot Zone

Summarizing Central Ideas and Purpose: The Hot Zone — Cumulative exam Answers

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Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks.”Dwaina tore into the house that night after school and found her mother, Gail. As usual, she was in the kitchen. "Mama," Dwaina said. "I need you to help me fix some stuff to take down to that shelter we call at school. Let's make up as much as we can. Sandwiches and chicken. Let's get everyone to do it. C’mon."

A
overbearing.
B
gentle.
C
carefree.
D
determined.
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Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dwaina Brooks”?

A
to inform readers about a historical event
B
to persuade readers of a specific point of view
C
to instruct readers about how to complete a task
D
to inspire readers with a story about kindness
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Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks.”Then one afternoon, Dwaina talked with a young man who had been without a home for a long time."What do you need?" she asked him."I need a job and a permanent home," he replied."Well, I can't give you that," she answered impatiently. "I don't have a job either. Don't you need anything else?""Yeah. I would love a really good meal again."

A
She decides to keep sending her lunch money to the shelter.
B
She realizes that there is something she can do to help him.
C
She decides, out of frustration, to stop helping those at the shelter.
D
She realizes that she is unable to help make his life any better.
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Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”Bound by a spine strong enough to hold entire worlds

A
powerful
B
muscular
C
courageous
D
skilled
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In "Binding Memories,” a book’s spine serves as an extended metaphor for the speaker’s

A
support for her sister’s marriage.
B
determination to reach her goals.
C
interest in many different subjects.
D
deep enthusiasm for reading.
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Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”Bound by a spine strong enough to hold entire worlds of information and dreams,history and invention.

A
resolve to write her own book.
B
enthusiasm for reading every book.
C
reverence for the written word.
D
admiration of famous authors.
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Which excerpt from "Binding Memories” contains imagery that helps the reader understand why the speaker loves books?

A
No matter how many were printed, there was only one copy like mine.
B
I stole—well, borrowed—the shoe box of letters
C
I’m glad I’m a “romantic soul,” that my work is worthwhile.
D
I cherished the musty smell of the paper,the permanence of the deep black ink,
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Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”"Ah, the romantic soul!”said my parents skeptically,worried that my business would fail,that I was behind the times.

A
They wish the speaker did not have such an active imagination.
B
They want the speaker to build a large and successful company.
C
They want the speaker to help her family through her work.
D
They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession.
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Read the excerpt from "Say No to GM Food.”These unknown consequences have kept many countries in need of a larger food supply steering clear of importing large amounts of GM food or growing the crops on their soil. Kenya, a country with a known food deficit, has banned GM crops entirely.

A
inventory
B
process
C
lack
D
issue
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Read the excerpt from a discussion of themes in The Odyssey - Penelope.Throughout Penelope’s encounter with the disguised Odysseus, she demonstrates how loyal she has been to him during his long absence.

A
The character of Penelope is very loyal.
B
Odysseus deserves Penelope’s loyalty.
C
Relationships are often made of loyalty.
D
Loyalty is the key to lasting relationships.

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