8.RV SOL Practice Warm Up

What does the word chronovisor most likely mean based on the passage and your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots?

• A. A machine that cleans up history

• B. A device that sends messages into the future

• C. A tool that allows one to see past events

• D. A computer that controls time

Which phrase best helps the reader understand the meaning of fabrication in paragraph 3?

• A. "A clever tale designed to intrigue and mystify"

• B. "A device that allows one to see through time"

• C. "Rumors began to circulate"

• D. "Though no physical evidence...has ever been presented"

Based on the context of the sentence, what does the word allegedly most likely mean in paragraph 1?

• A. Secretly

• B. Supposedly

• C. Accidentally

• D. Permanently

The word captivated in paragraph 1 most nearly means-

• A. frightened

• B. confused

• C. fascinated

• D. annoyed

In the word chronovisor, what do the roots chrono and visor suggest about the device's purpose?

• A. It controls speed and direction

• B. It stores and replays memories

• C. It travels through space

• D. It shows images from another time