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7th Grade ELA Common Assessment #1

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1.

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.

2.

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

(1 point)
The characters steer clear of an underground waterfall
The characters brave a storm on a raft built from downed trees.
The characters encounter a sea monster in the underground ocean
The characters realize they see a natural phenomenon in the distance.

3.

How does the setting shape the conflict in this excerpt?

(1 point)
The characters encountered sea monsters in the ocean, so they are quick to think they
will find another.
The professor wishes to explore uncharted land, but the other characters are wary to
proceed.
The many waterfalls cause the characters to continually be observant while sailing.
The gusts of wind blow the characters off their original course.

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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6.

Read these sentences from Facing Down the Velociraptor.

Its going to take forever to get up there, Bruce said, flipping the brim of his cap toward
the back of his head and mopping sweat from his brow. Between here and the entrance
platform, the only shade was a little rectangle of shadow thrown by the funnel cake
concession stand.
How does the physical description of the heats effect on Bruce add to the story?
(1 point)
It adds to the sense of concern about Bruces physical health.
It adds to the sense of respect for Bruces ability to endure such heat.
It adds to the sense of anticipation for Bruce to get on the ride to cool off.
It adds to the sense of discomfort Bruce feels about riding the Velociraptor.

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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8.

Read this sentence from Facing Down the Velociraptor.

While the train eased slowly back toward the platform to exchange its tousled, excited
passengers for new ones, Bruce turned his gaze to the concession stand and tried to seem
casual and detached.
Which is the best definition of detached as it is used in the sentence?
(1 point)
bewildered
considerate
indifferent
rumpled

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)

10. Read the sentence and answer the question below:

The little train of passengers paused at that great height, the front car peering hesitantly
over the edge like a kid on a high dive, and then, with a thunderous rumble, it went
careening downward. Which antonym in the passage clarifies the meaning of the word
careening?
(1 point)
to move uncontrollably
to move controllably
without any movement
to speed

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Answer Sheet

7th Grade ELA Common Assessment #1

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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