Reading Bank 1

Which sentence from Passage 1 shows that Lamont wants Gina to do her trick well?

• In front of me was Lamont Harper, my best friend and the best skateboarder at the competition. (paragraph 1)

• My dad noticed that I was anxious and tried to calm me down with some advice. (paragraph 2)

• All I could think about was how Lamont had completed his trick with perfect ease. (paragraph 5)

• At the starting line, I noticed Lamont smiling and giving me a ‘thumbs up’ as encouragement. (paragraph 7)

Which statement best summarizes Passage 1?

• A young skateboarder feels anxious about performing a trick, conquers her nerves, and does her best when competing.

• A young skateboarder goes to a competition, watches her friend do a trick, and then performs her own trick.

• A young skateboarder doubts herself, comes in third place in a competition, while her friend comes in first place.

• A young skateboarder gets advice from her dad, competes in a competition, and looks forward to the next competition.

Read this sentence from Passage 1. “When the board finally dropped to the ground, Lamont’s feet landed squarely on it.” (paragraph 4) What does squarely mean as it is used in this sentence?

• sideways

• honestly

• exactly

• nearly

From which person’s point of view is Passage 1 told?

• the author’s point of view

• Lamont’s point of view

• Gina’s point of view

• Dad’s point of view

What is a theme of Passage 2?

• When you are a hero, you do not need help from others.

• Even those who are not brave can accomplish great things and lead others.

• Fighting a monster is dangerous, and it is best not to volunteer to fight one.

• Don’t let celebrating get in the way of remembering something important.

Which word describes the character of Theseus in Passage 2?

• quick-tempered

• courageous

• wise

• boastful

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Why does Theseus volunteer to go to Minos in Passage 2?

• He wants to meet Ariadne.

• He feels it is his duty as the King’s son.

• He is sure he can escape the labyrinth.

• He is confident he can defeat the Minotaur.

Part B: Which sentence from Passage 2 supports the answer to Part A?

• “Each time, the youths entered the labyrinth, but none had ever come out alive.” (paragraph 2)

• “Theseus was the son of the King of Athens.” (paragraph 3)

• “He had already proved he was a great warrior in battle.” (paragraph 3)

• “When Theseus learned why the youths were being sent to Minos, he immediately asked to be sent in the next group.” (paragraph 3)

What is the meaning of amphitheater as it is used in Passage 2? “Theseus was the son of the King of Athens. He had already proved he was a great warrior in battle. He also fought bravely before the crowds in the city’s great amphitheater.” (paragraph 3)

• a newly built stage

• a circular sports arena

• an imaginary battlefield

• an underwater playground

How is the point of view in Passage 2 similar to or different from the point of view in Passage 1?

• Passage 1 shifts from a character’s first-person point of view to a narrator’s third-person point of view. Passage 2 shifts from a narrator’s third-person point of view to a character’s first person point of view.

• Passage 1 is told from a character’s first-person point of view. Passage 2 is told from a third-person narrator’s point of view.

• Passage 1 and Passage 2 are told from the point of view of a third-person narrator who knows all the characters’ thoughts and feelings.

• Passage 1 and Passage 2 are told from the point of view of the main character in the story.