FAST Reading Mock Test Review Part 1 - Literary Texts

In Passage 1, how does Shirley's perspective change over the course of the story?

• At first Shirley thinks the new car is beautiful, but later she is afraid of it and compares it to a dragon.

• At first Shirley is concerned about the family horse Mason, but later she seems to accept that cars are the future.

• At first Shirley is excited about the new car, but later she becomes scared of the loud noise it makes.

• At first Shirley thinks the car is scary, but later she is excited about it and even wants to drive the car.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

In Passage 1, how does paragraph 1 help develop the plot of the story?

• It explains the history of the Model T Ford which looked like a dragon.

• It introduces the relationship between the characters of James and his horse, Mason.

• It sets up conflict between the children and their parents.

• It gives background information about the family and their horse.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which sentence states a theme of Passage 1?

• Machines are always better than animals.

• Parents should always consult with their children.

• Working in a factory can be harmful and dangerous.

• New inventions sometimes replace things people love.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which two sentences belong in a summary of Passage 1?

• A family in Michigan buys a new Model T Ford in 1915.

• Some people can see the future even if it is not a good one.

• The children's mother must have known the car was arriving.

• A girl is afraid that the car will mean the end of the family horse.

• Their father stood beside the car with his boot on one of its wheels.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of Passage 1.

“It smelled bad, and the front of it steamed like a dragon catching its breath.”

What is the meaning of the phrase like a dragon catching its breath?

• It was very hot.

• It would replace the horse.

• It roared loudly.

• It was as large as a dragon.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the word guzzle as it is used in paragraph 11?

• produce a lot of smoke and steam

• consume quickly in large amounts

• produce a bad smell because of burning

• introduce a new invention that will make life easier

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word assembly as it is used in paragraph 4?

• the deconstruction of a machine

• the fitting together of parts

• a gathering of people

• a group of lawmakers

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the word cruise as it is used in line 1 of the poem?

• a long trip by boat

• a driving control on a car

• sail to different places

• move smoothly from place to place

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does the metaphor, "I could really shine," in stanza 2 add to the meaning of the poem?

• It shows the speaker feels she could buy herself a bike.

• It shows the speaker feels she could glow like a lightbulb.

• It shows the speaker feels she could go more places and do more activities.

• It shows the speaker feels she could enjoy her summer reading in the sunshine.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence expresses a theme of the poem?

• If you want a new bike, just as one of your parents.

• If you hope for something long enough, you might get it.

• If you wish to make money, a yard sale is a good thing to do.

• If you'd like to spend the summer reading, you must own a bike.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2