Unit 1 Reading Practice Test

In ancient Greek mythology, Perseus was a legendary hero known for his bravery and cunning. Born to Zeus and a mortal woman, Perseus was sent on a dangerous quest to bring back the head of Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair who could turn people to stone with a single look. With the help of magical items given to him by the gods, including winged sandals and an invisible helmet, Perseus successfully completed his mission. He later used Medusa's head to defeat a sea monster and save Princess Andromeda, whom he married. Perseus's adventures have inspired many stories and works of art throughout history and continue to captivate audiences today. What can the reader conclude about Perseus from this paragraph?

• Perseus was a coward

• Perseus was an ordinary mortal

• Perseus was a brave and clever hero

• Perseus was afraid of monsters

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In ancient Greek mythology, Perseus was a legendary hero known for his bravery and cunning. Born to Zeus and a mortal woman, Perseus was sent on a dangerous quest to bring back the head of Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair who could turn people to stone with a single look. With the help of magical items given to him by the gods, including winged sandals and an invisible helmet, Perseus successfully completed his mission. He later used Medusa's head to defeat a sea monster and save Princess Andromeda, whom he married. Perseus's adventures have inspired many stories and works of art throughout history and continue to captivate audiences today. Which detail supports the idea that Perseus's story is well-known?

• He was born to Zeus and a mortal woman

• He defeated a sea monster

• He married Princess Andromeda

• His adventures have inspired many stories throughout history

In ancient Greek mythology, Perseus was a legendary hero known for his bravery and cunning. Born to Zeus and a mortal woman, Perseus was sent on a dangerous quest to bring back the head of Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair who could turn people to stone with a single look. With the help of magical items given to him by the gods, including winged sandals and an invisible helmet, Perseus successfully completed his mission. He later used Medusa's head to defeat a sea monster and save Princess Andromeda, whom he married. Perseus's adventures have inspired many stories and works of art throughout history and continue to captivate audiences today. Based on the paragraph, Perseus's quest could best be described as --

• boring

• too easy

• enjoyable

• very dangerous

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In ancient Greek mythology, Perseus was a legendary hero known for his bravery and cunning. Born to Zeus and a mortal woman, Perseus was sent on a dangerous quest to bring back the head of Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair who could turn people to stone with a single look. With the help of magical items given to him by the gods, including winged sandals and an invisible helmet, Perseus successfully completed his mission. He later used Medusa's head to defeat a sea monster and save Princess Andromeda, whom he married. Perseus's adventures have inspired many stories and works of art throughout history and continue to captivate audiences today. What role did the gods play in Perseus's quest?

• They hindered his progress

• They provided him with magical items

• They ignored his quest

• They punished him for his actions

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In ancient Greek mythology, Perseus was a legendary hero known for his bravery and cunning. Born to Zeus and a mortal woman, Perseus was sent on a dangerous quest to bring back the head of Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair who could turn people to stone with a single look. With the help of magical items given to him by the gods, including winged sandals and an invisible helmet, Perseus successfully completed his mission. He later used Medusa's head to defeat a sea monster and save Princess Andromeda, whom he married. Perseus's adventures have inspired many stories and works of art throughout history and continue to captivate audiences today. The author ends the paragraph with the idea that Perseus's adventures "continue to captivate audiences today" most likely to show that --

• Perseus is more important than other Greek heroes

• the story of Perseus is still relevant and interesting

• modern audiences prefer ancient stories to new one

• Perseus's adventures are more exciting than other myths

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In 1492, an Italian explorer named Christopher Columbus set sail on a journey that would change the course of history. Sponsored by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, Columbus aimed to find a western route to Asia. With three ships - the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María - he and his crew crossed the Atlantic Ocean. After more than two months at sea, they reached land in the Caribbean, believing they had arrived in Asia. In reality, Columbus had stumbled upon a part of the world unknown to Europeans at the time. This voyage marked the beginning of sustained contact between Europe and the Americas, leading to significant cultural, economic, and biological exchanges. Although Columbus never realized he had found a new continent, his expeditions paved the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas. What was Columbus's primary goal when he set out on his voyage?

• To prove the Earth was round

• To find a western route to Asia

• To discover a new continent

• To establish colonies for Spain

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In 1492, an Italian explorer named Christopher Columbus set sail on a journey that would change the course of history. Sponsored by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, Columbus aimed to find a western route to Asia. With three ships - the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María - he and his crew crossed the Atlantic Ocean. After more than two months at sea, they reached land in the Caribbean, believing they had arrived in Asia. In reality, Columbus had stumbled upon a part of the world unknown to Europeans at the time. This voyage marked the beginning of sustained contact between Europe and the Americas, leading to significant cultural, economic, and biological exchanges. Although Columbus never realized he had found a new continent, his expeditions paved the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Based on the paragraph, Columbus's journey could best be described as --

• short and easy

• boring and uneventful

• long and significant

• disappointing and fruitless

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In 1492, an Italian explorer named Christopher Columbus set sail on a journey that would change the course of history. Sponsored by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, Columbus aimed to find a western route to Asia. With three ships - the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María - he and his crew crossed the Atlantic Ocean. After more than two months at sea, they reached land in the Caribbean, believing they had arrived in Asia. In reality, Columbus had stumbled upon a part of the world unknown to Europeans at the time. This voyage marked the beginning of sustained contact between Europe and the Americas, leading to significant cultural, economic, and biological exchanges. Although Columbus never realized he had found a new continent, his expeditions paved the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas. The author of this paragraph wants to make it longer. What text feature would help the reader know the main topic of each paragraph?

• bolded words

• section headings

• timeline

• the ships names in italics

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In 1492, an Italian explorer named Christopher Columbus set sail on a journey that would change the course of history. Sponsored by the Spanish king and queen Ferdinand and Isabella, Columbus aimed to find a western route to Asia. With three ships - the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María - he and his crew crossed the Atlantic Ocean. After more than two months at sea, they reached land in the Caribbean, believing they had arrived in Asia. In reality, Columbus had stumbled upon a part of the world unknown to Europeans at the time. This voyage marked the beginning of sustained contact between Europe and the Americas, leading to significant cultural, economic, and biological exchanges. Although Columbus never realized he had found a new continent, his expeditions paved the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Which detail supports the idea that Columbus's voyage had far-reaching consequences?

• He was sponsored by Spanish monarchs

• He had three ships

• He crossed the Atlantic Ocean

• It led to significant cultural, economic, and biological exchanges

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In 1492, an Italian explorer named Christopher Columbus set sail on a journey that would change the course of history. Sponsored by the Spanish king and queen Ferdinand and Isabella, Columbus aimed to find a western route to Asia. With three ships - the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María - he and his crew crossed the Atlantic Ocean. After more than two months at sea, they reached land in the Caribbean, believing they had arrived in Asia. In reality, Columbus had stumbled upon a part of the world unknown to Europeans at the time. This voyage marked the beginning of sustained contact between Europe and the Americas, leading to significant cultural, economic, and biological exchanges. Although Columbus never realized he had found a new continent, his expeditions paved the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas. The author ends the paragraph with the idea that Columbus "paved the way for European exploration" most likely to show that ---

• Columbus was the most important explorer in history

• Columbus's voyages inspired further exploration of the Americas

• Europeans were more skilled at navigation than other cultures

• Europeans were more skilled at navigation than other cultures

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