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FL - 2005-2006 - Reading - Grade 8

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  • Read this sentence. It was on this day that the great silver spaceship carrying Professor Hugo’s Interplanetary Zoo settled down for its annual six-hour visit to the Chicago area. What does interplanetary mean?

    between the worlds
    beyond the universe
    inside the planet
    within the galaxy


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  • With which statement would the author most likely agree?

    Strange creatures should be kept in cages.
    It is easy to make money from unsuspecting people.
    Even in the future, people will allow their fears to rule them.
    Though people may look different, they are basically the same.


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  • How does the reader know that the creatures from Kaan enjoyed the zoo?

    The creatures were eager to scurry home.
    The creatures ran up the walls of the cage.
    The creatures stayed to listen to the professor.
    The creatures said it was well worth the money.


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  • Why are the people on Earth interested in the horse-spider creatures?

    They come to Chicago only once each year.
    Their appearance is unlike that of any creatures on Earth.
    They are typical of Martian creatures from other zoo exhibits.
    Their language has a higher pitch than any language on Earth.


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  • What purpose do the bars on the cages serve?

    to prevent the creatures from escaping
    to make everyone feel safe from each other
    to protect the horse-spiders from the humans
    to ensure that Professor Hugo feels safe from the horse-spiders


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  • According to the story, why do the inhabitants of Earth and Kaan say that this has been the “very best Zoo’’?

    Both groups felt safe because of the protective bars.
    Both groups felt the zoo was worth the money spent.
    Both groups considered each other frightening creatures behind bars.
    Both groups considered each other the strangest creatures they had ever seen.


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  • Read this sentence Fortunately, the water receded before the growing city became a swamp. Receded means the same as

    circulated.
    expanded.
    renewed.
    retreated.


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  • Which factor contributes to the saltiness of Great Salt Lake?

    It has no outlet.
    It is near the ocean.
    It is populated by brine shrimp.
    It has a high concentration of plant life.


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  • From the author’s point of view, Great Salt Lake is especially noteworthy because it has

    many unusual properties.
    many historical landmarks.
    a serene, peaceful atmosphere.
    a beautiful, picturesque appearance.


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  • Which pair of sentences best supports the idea that the Great Salt Lake is “a unique geological feature and an unmistakable landmark”?

    “At first glance the landscape seems empty and barren.’’ “The lake bed is shallow, and the land around it is extremely flat.’’
    “Great Salt Lake is still the largest body of water west of the Mississippi River.’’ “Over the last century, Great Salt Lake has averaged 25 percent salt.’’
    “The mouth of the Bear River, where Jim Bridger drifted into the lake, is a protected bird refuge.’’ “Millions of brine flies living by the shore provide plenty of food.’’
    “In 1847 pioneers arrived in Salt Lake Valley to build a permanent settlement.’’ “Everyone enjoyed swimming in the briny water—even nonswimmers remained afloat.’’


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  • Here are four definitions of the word sea as they appear in the dictionary. Which definition matches the word’s use in the article?

    a body of fresh water
    a tract of water within an ocean
    a relatively large body of salt water completely or partly landlocked
    the continuous body of salt water covering most of the earth’s surface


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  • Which is the BEST heading for the section containing paragraphs 2, 3, and 4?

    “Ancient History’’
    “Discovery and Early Settlement’’
    “Geological Characteristics’’
    “Outdoor Fun and Recreation’’


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