Reading Comprehension Assessment: "Who's Hiding What?"

Choose TWO effects of rainwater mentioned in the story:

• It creates streams in the gully

• It soaks into the ground

• It evaporates into water vapor

• It forms clouds in the sky

• It causes erosion

What did Julian initially think he discovered?

• A dinosaur bone

• A precious gem

• Gold

• A rare mineral

What was Julian's "gold" actually identified as?

• Real gold

• Iron pyrite

• A yellow rock

• A rare mineral

Why is this substance often called "fool's gold"?

• Because it's valuable like gold

• Because it's rarer than gold

• Because it looks similar to gold and fools people

• Because it's found near real gold

Choose a characteristic of molecules according to Tess:

• They are made of atoms

• They contain bonded atoms

• They are found everywhere

• They make up all matter

What evidence from the text suggests Amy is observant?

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Choose TWO fossil pieces Dr. Forester identified:

• A. A vertebra piece

• B. A complete skull

• C. A leg bone

• D. A tail fragment

• E. A rib bone

What theme is developed through Kristal's reluctance to share her drawings?

• Jealousy among peers

• Fear of judgment from others

• Lack of artistic talent

• Disinterest in the project

What does Dr. Forester's response to Julian's "gold" reveal about her character?

• She is impatient with mistakes

• She avoids difficult conversations

• She is gentle when delivering disappointing news

• She doesn't care about students' feelings

How does Amy demonstrate friendship toward Kristal?

• By keeping her secret forever

• By encouraging her to share her valuable information

• By showing everyone the drawings

• By ignoring the situation