Test Prep- The Great Pumpkin

Which idea is introduced in lines 1 through 6?

• Werner is focused on his hobby throughout the year.

• Werner believes that cooperation is the key to success.

• Werner's seeds are sought after by other growers.

• Werner's location has contributed to his success.

Read this sentence from lines 16 and 17.

Then he covers them with plastic cups to prevent honeybees from meddling.

The author uses the word "meddling" in line 17 to suggest that honeybees

• are sensitive to cooler temperatures

• will cause problems in the garden

• will leave the garden quickly

• are attracted to light sources

The photograph in the article is most closely related to

• lines 27 through 29

• lines 30 through 33

• lines 34 through 39

• lines 40 through 43

How do lines 44 through 48 reflect a central ideas of the article?

• by explaining some of the challenges faced by pumpkin growers

• by explaining why pumpkin growers have the time to breed pumpkins

• by connection the efforts of pumpkin growers to the size of giant pumpkins

• by showing the recognition that successful pumpkin growers get for their efforts

Which evidence from the article suggests that Werner's hobby is popular?

• Giant pumpkins have tripled in size since 1980's.

• Competitions can earn gardeners thousands of dollars.

• Experts predict that a one-ton pumpkin will be grown soon.

• There are more than 80 competitions held in a particular area.

Lines 53 through 66 generate interest int he topic of great pumpkin growing by

• providing detailed descriptions of the weigh-offs

• describing challenges that growers must overcome

• mentioning that people can achieve similar results themselves

• suggesting that consumers can benefit from these friendly competitions

Which statement would be most important to include in a summary of the article?

• Growing giant pumpkins requires a combination of time and skill.

• Giant pumpkins grow best in regions that have changing seasons.

• Giant pumpkins weigh-offs generally take place in the spring.

• Growing giant pumpkins requires a background in science.

This passage would be best describe as which genre?

• nonfiction

• realistic fiction

• historical fiction

In line 34, the author used the word "vie", which of the following would be a synonym?

• share

• compete

• yield

• surrender

Where does Werner germinate his seeds to begin his pumpkin patch?

• buries them in his garden

• keeps them in pots with direct sunlight

• places them in pots and leaves them outside

• keeps them in pots and controls the temperature