Utah Quiz

Use the article, "A Time of Change" for questions 1-5

Why did the narrator most likely stand quietly instead of leaping and dancing?

• A. She‟s not as happy as she first thought.

• B. She‟s afraid her father will be angry.

• C. She doesn‟t know how to dance.

• D. She doesn‟t want to ruin the moment

Use the article, "A Time of Change" for questions 1-5

According to the passage, what did the narrator observe that indicated a change in the canyon?

• A) The disappearance of the river

• B) The blooming of the peach trees

• C) The gathering of warm winds

• D) The snow covering the trees

“It was a miracle. Yesterday there was nothing to see save bare trees and wide stretches

of yellow sand. In one night everything had changed.” This statement shows that the

narrator is

• A. excited about the change in season.

• B. confused about the changes in the orchard.

• C. surprised that there hasn‟t been a bigger change.

• D. frightened by how much everything has changed.

Use the article, "A Time of Change" for questions 1-5

What did the narrator hear while she lay awake in the night?

• A. A person‟s whisper

• B. Rain on the roof

• C. Warriors dancing

• D. The oncoming waters

The narrator says “Yesterday there was nothing to see save bare trees.” In this sentence,

the best synonym for save would be

• A. rescue.

• B. pretend.

• C. except.

• D. without.

Use the article, "Stich 'er Up!" for questions 6-16

Claussen said, “I had no idea what call there was for a seamstress.” The word seamstress

refers to someone who

• A. rides in rodeos.

• B. wears sparkling clothing.

• C. designs rodeo saddles.

• D. makes outfits.

How long has Molly Claussen been sewing for the St. Paul Rodeo court?

• Five years

• Two years

• Three years

• One year

What sparked a new life in Molly Claussen's hobby of sewing?

• Her mother's encouragement

• Her own interest in rodeo

• Her granddaughter's interest in "rodeo queening"

• A sewing competition

Who helps Molly Claussen with the embroidery work?

• Her daughter

• Her granddaughter

• Her partner, Jerry Hall

• A professional tailor

What is the name of Molly Claussen's business?

• Rodeo Outfitters

• Country Stitchin'

• Molly's Sewing Service

• Gaston Garments