Part 2: Summarizing an Author’s Viewpoint in an Informational Text

Question 1

What is MacGregor’s viewpoint in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The Great Wave represents instability and uncertainty.

Question 2

Which statement expresses a viewpoint?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The United States has the most promising Olympic team this year.

Question 3

Which line is a direct quotation from one of MacGregor’s sources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: “A new trade has been opened in Surrey since the completion of the South-Western Railway.”

Question 4

How does the source extend the information MacGregor presents?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: It gives a firsthand account confirming that members of all social classes drank tea.

Part 2: Summarizing an Author’s Viewpoint in an Informational Text Answers