7th grade Quiz week of Oct 21-25 RI 7.4

Which statement best captures the central idea of the passage?

• Bedbugs have returned due to ineffective cleaning.

• Bedbugs are a growing problem due to their resistance to pesticides.

• Bedbugs are harmful because they spread diseases.

• Bedbugs only affect people in cities.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

In paragraph two, what does the term "notorious hitchhikers" imply about bedbugs?

• They have become famous through news stories.

• They are exceptionally good at traveling undetected.

• They are known for spreading diseases.

• They frequently cause damage to furniture.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

The phrase "lying dormant in empty buildings" most nearly means:

• Living and thriving in vacant areas

• Moving around quietly in buildings

• Remaining inactive until a host appears

• Causing damage to unoccupied structures

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the phrase "substantial psychological impact" contribute to the meaning of the passage?

• It shows that bedbug infestations have effects beyond physical bites.

• It implies that bedbugs are known to carry diseases.

• It suggests that bedbugs rarely cause significant problems.

• It emphasizes the ease with which bedbugs spread.

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CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Based on the passage, which factor has not contributed to the resurgence of bedbugs?

• Increased use of ineffective pesticides

• Bedbugs’ ability to travel on luggage

• Improved resistance to certain chemicals

• Decline in hygiene practices

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

What is the author’s main purpose in discussing the psychological effects of bedbugs?

• To demonstrate how bedbugs primarily affect mental health

• To illustrate that bedbugs have complex impacts on people

• To show that bedbugs only impact people in rare cases

• To explain the physical effects of bedbug bites

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.6

What does the word "eradicate" suggest about efforts to control bedbugs?

• The goal is to control the spread slightly.

• The intention is to remove bedbugs entirely.

• The purpose is to monitor bedbugs continually.

• The aim is to study bedbugs scientifically.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

In paragraph four, how does the phrase “financial and emotional toll” affect the meaning of the text?

• It emphasizes the high costs associated with bedbug control.

• It implies that bedbug treatment is inexpensive.

• It shows that bedbugs rarely have financial impacts.

• It suggests that most people ignore bedbug issues.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.4

How do bedbugs spread most effectively in urban areas, according to the passage?

• By crawling between rooms

• By hiding in natural landscapes

• By traveling on people’s belongings in public transit

• By being visible to human hosts

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

The passage mentions “extreme heat, cold treatments, and even natural predators” as possible solutions. Why does the author include this information?

• To suggest these methods are foolproof solutions

• To demonstrate a variety of pest control methods

• To show that pesticides are becoming more effective

• To imply bedbugs are easy to eradicate

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.6