Sept 15 Scholastic News

1.How did Joey Ferri spend thousands of dollars on game skins without realizing it

• A.He thought the skins were on sale.
• B.He thought he was spending virtual money, not real money.
• C.The games charged him more than they were supposed to.
• D.He accidentally clicked the “buy” button.

2. [PART A] Which word is similar in meaning to deceived?

• A. spent
• B. announced
• C. tricked
• D. supported

3. [PART B] Which detail shows a way that Fortnite deceived players?

• A.“. . . players could be charged while trying to wake the game from sleep mode.”
• B.“Joey used to love getting skins, or digital outfits, for his characters.”
• C.“In many apps, making a purchase is as simple as clicking a button.”
• D. “. . . Joey’s story is not uncommon.”

4. Which section explains how Joey’s parents got their money back?

• A.Not Always Free
• B.Tricky Apps
• C.Being Smart
• D.Don’t Get Tricked

5. Which is part of Enrrique Alejandro’s heritage?

• A.being a social media star
• B.watching his blood sugar
• C.making videos
• D.making Mexican recipes

6. What is the main purpose of the article?

• A.to persuade readers to follow Enrrique on social media
• B.to describe how Enrrique stays connected with his family in Mexico
• C.to describe how Enrrique shares his family’s traditions
• D.to explain how to manage type 1 diabetes

7. According to “Mexico in a Minute,” Mexico is about ______ the size of the United States.

• A. one-half
• B. one-third
• C. one-fifth
• D. one-tenth

8. Why is the U.S. Constitution protected so carefully?

• A.because the representatives who wrote the document in 1787 demanded it
• B.to keep its location a secret
• C.to hide it so people can’t view it
• D.to prevent the old, fragile document from being damaged

9. Humidity is a measure of the ______ in the air.

• A. moisture
• B. oxygen
• C. pollution
• D. pressure

10. According to the survey mentioned in the article, two out of three movie watchers ______.

• A. go to a movie theater once a week
• B.say movie theater popcorn is their favorite snack
• C.prefer streaming movies at home to seeing them in a theater
• D.prefer seeing movies in a theater to streaming them at home