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7th Grade Ela Common Assessment 1
7th Grade Ela Common Assessment 1
7th Grade Ela Common Assessment 1
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Which pieces of textual evidence support the inference that the Professor is more excited
about the expedition than the narrator is in Excerpt from A Journey to the Centre of the
Earth?
(1 point)
The Professor believes that geysers are great wonders, while the narrator is angry at
having been grossly deceived.
The Professor wishes to make a vertical descent, while the narrator is abjectly
afraid of the danger they are facing.
The Professor believes that the distant sound is the sea lashed to fury by the wind,
while the narrator believes the sound is made by a marine monster.
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The Professor expresses considerable surprise upon seeing the waterspout, while the
narrator realizes that it is a natural phenomenon and nothing more.
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4.
What description of the setting best supports the mood of the passage?
(1 point)
the suspended fog
the geyser in the island
the thunderous sounds
the waves and spurts of water
5.
I turned towards Hans. Hans was at the tiller steering with his usual imperturbable calm.
What does the word "imperturbable" mean in this sentence?
(1 point)
composed
well-mannered
insecure
excited
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7.
In Facing Down the Velociraptor, how does the setting of the long line at the amusement
park affect Bruces view of the Velociraptor?
(1 point)
It causes fear of unknown dangers on the ride.
It helps build nervous anticipation for the ride.
It brings relief to see how many other people are on the ride.
It gives a thrill of excitement to hear people squealing on the ride.
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9.
At the end of "Facing Down the Velociraptor," Bruce makes his final preparations to ride the
Velociraptor. Write a brief paragraph describing how Bruce prepares himself for the ride. Use
details from the story to support your response.
(4 points)
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Answer Sheet
1. The Professor wishes to make a vertical descent, while the narrator is abjectly afraid of
the danger they are facing.
2. The characters realize they see a natural phenomenon in the distance.
3. The characters encountered sea monsters in the ocean, so they are quick to think they will
find another.
4. the thunderous sounds
5. composed
6. It adds to the sense of discomfort Bruce feels about riding the Velociraptor.
7. It helps build nervous anticipation for the ride.
8. indifferent
9. Answers may vary
10. to move uncontrollably
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