Volcano Lady

Paragraph 5 adds to the development of the text mainly by_______________.

• showing why working on magazines and books is boring

• explaining why readers should pursue a career in studying volcanoes

• suggesting that Donna was becoming more passionate about studying volcanoes

• suggesting that studying volcanoes was the wrong career choice for Donna

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which of the following inferences about Donna O’Meara is best supported by the entire text?

• Donna quietly regrets her decision to study volcanoes.

• Donna and Steve don’t have anything in common other than their interest in volcanoes.

• Donna loves her work so much that she is willing to risk her safety for it.

• Donna wouldn’t have been interested in volcanoes if she’d grown up near them.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which paragraph tells about the first volcano that Donna studied?

• paragraph 8

• paragraph 1

• paragraph 4

• paragraph 5

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which paragraph shares part of the experience where Donna and her husband Steve were trapped on a volcano?

• paragraph 6

• paragraph 9

• paragraph 10

• paragraph 8

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which of the following context clues in the text help you to define the technical term "dynamic"?

• "...constantly shape and change the earth."

• "...tell us about the earth."

• "...were formed by volcanic activity."

• "...her passion for volcanoes began."

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which of the following best defines "documentation" as it's used in the passage?

• "For over 25 years."

• "Frightening experiences..."

• "written and visual record of information..."

• "...helps scientists to better predict volcanic eruptions."

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the main theme of the story 'Volcano Lady'?

• Adventure and exploration

• Romance and relationships

• Mystery and suspense

• Science and discovery

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Volcano Lady'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'Volcano Lady', what motivates the protagonist to study volcanoes?

• A childhood fascination

• A family tradition

• A scientific curiosity

• A personal challenge

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which sentence from 'Volcano Lady' best illustrates the protagonist's dedication?

• She often dreamed of distant lands.

• Her bookshelves were filled with geology texts.

• She spent countless nights observing eruptions.

• Her friends never understood her passion.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3