MAAP Review (8th Grade) - Part 1

Which quotation supports the idea that the narrator's instinct is to protect others?

• “For several minutes no one spoke; I think they must each have been as awestruck as I was.” (paragraph 3)

• “It charged us as savagely as a mad bull, and one would have thought it intended to destroy and devour the mighty U-boat, as I verily believe it did.” (paragraph 4)

• “Its hissing rose to a shrill scream as it raised half its body out of the water onto the sloping sides of the hull of the U-boat and endeavored to scramble upon the deck to devour us.” (paragraph 5)

• “I turned with my back toward her so that I might be in a position to shield her from the strange creature should it really succeed in reaching the deck.” (paragraph 6)

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What does the word exhibition mean as it is used in the sentence?

• advertisement

• announcement

• communication

• demonstration

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Which detail from paragraph 1 best supports the inference that the narrator does not relax even though the waters are smooth?

• “In another fifty yards there was a second turn, this time toward the left, but it was more of a gentle curve, and we took it without trouble.”

• “After that it was plain sailing, though as far as I could know, there might be most anything ahead of us, and my nerves strained to the snapping point at every instant.”

• “After the second turn, the channel ran comparatively straight for between one hundred and fifty and two hundred yards.”

• “I shouted down to those below that I saw daylight ahead, and a great shout of thanksgiving reverberated through the ship.”

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Which statement best summarizes the passage?

• The narrator battles his German enemies and finally guides a submarine through dangerous waters.

• The narrator and his German enemies pass through a unique place, which is full of unusual flowers and greenery.

• During wartime, the narrator and other survivors get control of a German enemy boat and encounter unusual creatures which threaten their survival.

• After fighting the Germans, the narrator finds he must protect a girl from being attacked by a monstrous creature that is unfamiliar to everyone on the boat. 

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How does the setting of paragraph 3 influence the narrator’s outlook?

• It causes the narrator to feel both fascinated and surprised.

• It causes the narrator to feel both a sense of superiority and anger.

• It causes the narrator to approach the new environment with disrespect.

• It causes the narrator to understand ways the new world is familiar to him.

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Which quotation best demonstrates the author’s use of point of view to create a suspenseful effect?

• “In another fifty yards there was a second turn, this time toward the left, but it was more of a gentle curve, and we took it without trouble.” (paragraph 1)

• “The waters grew suddenly lighter, and my spirits rose accordingly.” (paragraph 1)

• “A moment later it was gone, and I could see again.” (paragraph 2)

• “I will confess that I was almost gasping for breath by this time as I gave the commands to emerge.” (paragraph 2)

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Which word best describes the tone created in paragraph 1?

• angry

• impatient

• joyful

• suspicious

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How does paragraph 5 affect the reader’s opinion of Bradley?

• It characterizes Bradley as impulsive and untrustworthy.

• It highlights the tension between Bradley and the narrator.

• It demonstrates how Bradley takes action rather than retreating in fear.

• It conveys how Bradley does not care about the consequences of his actions.

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Why does the author use the word disdainful to describe the girl's expression? 

• to highlight her decency

• to emphasize her innocence

• to highlight her scornfulness

• to emphasize her intelligence

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Which quotation supports the inference that traditional values were important to the Lilliputians?

• “. . . their manner of writing is quite peculiar, being neither from the left to the right, like the Europeans.” (paragraph 2)

• “They are raised on the principles of honor, justice, courage, modesty, and love of their country; they are always employed in some business, . . .”  (paragraph 3)

• “Two hundred seamstresses were employed to make shirts and linen for my bed and table, from all of the strongest and coarsest materials. . . .” (paragraph 4)

• “I had three hundred cooks to prepare my food in little convenient huts built about my house, . . .” (paragraph 5)

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