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English IIIEnglish III

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Humans have known that earthworms have been Humans have known that earthworms have been vital to enriching Earth's rich soil all throughout vital to enriching Earth's rich soil all throughout history. Egyptian Queen Cleopatra called history. Egyptian Queen Cleopatra called earthworms sacred. The Greek philosopher earthworms sacred. The Greek philosopher Aristotle said earthworms were the intestines" of Aristotle said earthworms were the intestines" of the soil.  In 1881 Charles Darwin stated, "It may be the soil.  In 1881 Charles Darwin stated, "It may be doubted whether there are many other creatures doubted whether there are many other creatures which have played so important a part in the history which have played so important a part in the history of the world." of the world."

Which sentence would make the best addition to Which sentence would make the best addition to the end of this paragraph? the end of this paragraph? a) Could Earth support mankind without the a) Could Earth support mankind without the earthworm? earthworm? b) People throughout history have understood that b) People throughout history have understood that earthworms are extremely important. earthworms are extremely important. c) Charles Darwin was a scientist. c) Charles Darwin was a scientist. d) Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist. d) Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist.

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b) People throughout history have b) People throughout history have understood that earthworms are extremely understood that earthworms are extremely important. important.

Earthworms may be divided into three categories. The Earthworms may be divided into three categories. The Endogeic or soil dwellers live in the top foot of soil. The Endogeic or soil dwellers live in the top foot of soil. The Epigeic or litter dwellers live on the decomposing plant Epigeic or litter dwellers live on the decomposing plant material in wooded area. The third type is the Anecic or the material in wooded area. The third type is the Anecic or the deep burrowers. The Anecic worm lives several feet under deep burrowers. The Anecic worm lives several feet under the ground. They drag organic matter from the surface to their the ground. They drag organic matter from the surface to their burrows.burrows.

Which sentence would make the best conclusion to Which sentence would make the best conclusion to the end of this paragraph?the end of this paragraph?a)  These three types of worms have been given a)  These three types of worms have been given Greek names meaning "up from the earth", "within Greek names meaning "up from the earth", "within the earth", and "upon the earth".the earth", and "upon the earth".b)  Earthworms live anywhere the climate is not too b)  Earthworms live anywhere the climate is not too hot or too cold, or too wet or too dry.hot or too cold, or too wet or too dry.c)  Earthworms vary greatly in size.c)  Earthworms vary greatly in size.d)  During cold months worms become dormant or d)  During cold months worms become dormant or move to warmer locations such as the compost pile.move to warmer locations such as the compost pile.

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a)  These three types of worms have been a)  These three types of worms have been given Greek names meaning "up from the given Greek names meaning "up from the earth", "within the earth", and "upon the earth", "within the earth", and "upon the earth".earth".

Have you ever bitten into a nice juicy apple only to Have you ever bitten into a nice juicy apple only to find that a worm had already been there? The find that a worm had already been there? The apple worm is really the caterpillar of the codling apple worm is really the caterpillar of the codling moth. The young hatch from eggs the size of pin moth. The young hatch from eggs the size of pin heads and feast on apples for about a month. heads and feast on apples for about a month. When the caterpillar is about a half-inch long it When the caterpillar is about a half-inch long it leaves the apple and spins a cocoon. After a month leaves the apple and spins a cocoon. After a month the adult moth emerges. the adult moth emerges. Which sentence would make the best addition to Which sentence would make the best addition to the end of this paragraph? the end of this paragraph? a)  Apples are an extremely healthy food to eat. a)  Apples are an extremely healthy food to eat. b)  Moths and butterflies are different in several b)  Moths and butterflies are different in several ways. ways. c)  Sometimes three generations of the codling c)  Sometimes three generations of the codling moths may live in the orchard in just a year. moths may live in the orchard in just a year. d) The codling moth is a pesky varmint. d) The codling moth is a pesky varmint.

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c)  Sometimes three generations of the c)  Sometimes three generations of the codling moths may live in the orchard in codling moths may live in the orchard in just a year.just a year.

The codling moth is native to Europe. Settlers brought The codling moth is native to Europe. Settlers brought the moth to North America with apples in about 1750. the moth to North America with apples in about 1750. The moth moved westward across the United States The moth moved westward across the United States and finally reached California in 1874. The moth and finally reached California in 1874. The moth damages apples, pears and even English walnuts.damages apples, pears and even English walnuts.

Which sentence would make the best addition to the Which sentence would make the best addition to the end of this paragraph?end of this paragraph?a)  Several harmful insects have reached North a)  Several harmful insects have reached North America by transporting plants across the Atlantic America by transporting plants across the Atlantic Ocean.Ocean.b)  Farmers have lost millions of dollars in crops due b)  Farmers have lost millions of dollars in crops due to the codling moth.to the codling moth.c)  The only thing worse than biting into an apple and c)  The only thing worse than biting into an apple and finding a worm, is biting into an apple and finding only finding a worm, is biting into an apple and finding only half a worm.half a worm.d)  Moths are attracted to the light.d)  Moths are attracted to the light.

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b)  Farmers have lost millions of dollars in b)  Farmers have lost millions of dollars in crops due to the codling moth.crops due to the codling moth.

The symbol of the worm may be found in several The symbol of the worm may be found in several figurative language phrases. When you are referring to a figurative language phrases. When you are referring to a controversial issue you may say, "Don't open that can of controversial issue you may say, "Don't open that can of worms." A person whom you do not respect may be called worms." A person whom you do not respect may be called a worm. When you are in an awkward situation you may a worm. When you are in an awkward situation you may try to "worm your way out of it". One type of computer try to "worm your way out of it". One type of computer virus is known as a worm.virus is known as a worm.

Which sentence would make the best addition to the end Which sentence would make the best addition to the end of this paragraph?of this paragraph?a)  Americans use many figurative language phrases that a)  Americans use many figurative language phrases that do not have literal meanings.do not have literal meanings.b)  Once my computer was attacked by a worm that came b)  Once my computer was attacked by a worm that came through on an e-mail.through on an e-mail.c)  On one television show I watched, the team had to try c)  On one television show I watched, the team had to try to figure out which person playing the game was the to figure out which person playing the game was the worm.worm.d)  In each of these phrases the word worm has a d)  In each of these phrases the word worm has a negative undertone.negative undertone.

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d)  In each of these phrases the word d)  In each of these phrases the word worm has a negative undertone.worm has a negative undertone.

After Myra was unable to make up her mind about who After Myra was unable to make up her mind about who she wanted to marry, Elya decided to leave Latvia. He she wanted to marry, Elya decided to leave Latvia. He moved to America where he fell in love and was married. moved to America where he fell in love and was married. Soon afterwards he began having bad luck, and he felt he Soon afterwards he began having bad luck, and he felt he was cursed. Walking under a ladder, black cats, and was cursed. Walking under a ladder, black cats, and spilling salt are bad luck. Hoping to change his luck he spilling salt are bad luck. Hoping to change his luck he tried to find Madame Zeroni's son but had no luck. tried to find Madame Zeroni's son but had no luck. 

1. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?1. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?A. After Myra was unable to make up her mind on who A. After Myra was unable to make up her mind on who

she wanted to marry, Elya decided to leave Latvia.she wanted to marry, Elya decided to leave Latvia.B. He moved to America where he fell in love and was B. He moved to America where he fell in love and was

married.married.C. Soon afterwards he began having bad luck, and he felt C. Soon afterwards he began having bad luck, and he felt

he was cursed.he was cursed.D. Walking under a ladder, black cats, and spilling salt are D. Walking under a ladder, black cats, and spilling salt are

bad luck.bad luck.

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D. Walking under a ladder, black cats, D. Walking under a ladder, black cats, and spilling salt are bad luck.and spilling salt are bad luck.

Elya Yelnats' wife decided to name her son Stanley Elya Yelnats' wife decided to name her son Stanley because she noticed that Yelnats spelled backwards was because she noticed that Yelnats spelled backwards was Stanley. Words that are spelled the same backwards or Stanley. Words that are spelled the same backwards or forwards are known as palindromes. Naming the first son forwards are known as palindromes. Naming the first son Stanley became a family tradition in the Yelnats family. Stanley became a family tradition in the Yelnats family. The Stanley of Camp Green Lake was actually Stanley The Stanley of Camp Green Lake was actually Stanley Yelnets IV.Yelnets IV.

2.2. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

A. Elya Yelnats' wife decided to name her son Stanley because she A. Elya Yelnats' wife decided to name her son Stanley because she noticed that Yelnats spelled backwards was Stanley.noticed that Yelnats spelled backwards was Stanley.

B. Words that are spelled the same backwards or forwards are B. Words that are spelled the same backwards or forwards are known as palindromes.known as palindromes.

C. Naming the first son Stanley became a family tradition in the C. Naming the first son Stanley became a family tradition in the Yelnats family.Yelnats family.

D. The Stanley of Camp Green Lake was actually Stanley Yelnets IV.D. The Stanley of Camp Green Lake was actually Stanley Yelnets IV.

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B. Words that are spelled the same B. Words that are spelled the same backwards or forwards are known as backwards or forwards are known as palindromes.palindromes.

The shovel felt heavy in Stanley's soft, fleshy hands. The The shovel felt heavy in Stanley's soft, fleshy hands. The boys at Camp Green Lake have been told that if they find boys at Camp Green Lake have been told that if they find anything interesting or unusual to report it to Mr. anything interesting or unusual to report it to Mr. Pendanski or Mr. Sir. The warden promised a day off if Pendanski or Mr. Sir. The warden promised a day off if she likes what the boys find. While digging his second she likes what the boys find. While digging his second hole, Stanley finds a fish fossil. When he shows the fossil hole, Stanley finds a fish fossil. When he shows the fossil to Mr. Pendanski, he tells Stanley that the fossil is not the to Mr. Pendanski, he tells Stanley that the fossil is not the kind of thing the Warden finds interesting. Stanley does kind of thing the Warden finds interesting. Stanley does not get the day off.not get the day off.3. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?3. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

A. The shovel felt heavy in Stanley's soft, fleshy hands.A. The shovel felt heavy in Stanley's soft, fleshy hands.B. The boys at Camp Green Lake have been told that if they find B. The boys at Camp Green Lake have been told that if they find

anything interesting or unusual to report it to Mr. Pendanski or Mr. anything interesting or unusual to report it to Mr. Pendanski or Mr. Sir.Sir.

C. When he shows the fossil to Mr. Pendanski, he tells Stanley that C. When he shows the fossil to Mr. Pendanski, he tells Stanley that the fossil is not the kind of thing the Warden finds interesting.the fossil is not the kind of thing the Warden finds interesting.

D. Stanley does not get the day off. D. Stanley does not get the day off.

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A. The shovel felt heavy in Stanley's soft, A. The shovel felt heavy in Stanley's soft, fleshy hands.fleshy hands.

Stanley finds a gold tube engraved with the initials "KB". He Stanley finds a gold tube engraved with the initials "KB". He gives the tube to X-Ray who decides to wait until the next gives the tube to X-Ray who decides to wait until the next day to give it to the Warden. Although he is small and day to give it to the Warden. Although he is small and cannot see well, X-Ray manages to take charge and have cannot see well, X-Ray manages to take charge and have the other boys follow his orders. Once the warden sees the the other boys follow his orders. Once the warden sees the tube she takes control of the diggers and organizes a new tube she takes control of the diggers and organizes a new digging routine. Stanley realizes they are searching for digging routine. Stanley realizes they are searching for something specific but in the wrong place. Since the something specific but in the wrong place. Since the campers are now digging in a different place from where the campers are now digging in a different place from where the tube was actually found, the warden is not likely to find the tube was actually found, the warden is not likely to find the missing treasure.missing treasure.4. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?4. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

A. Stanley finds a gold tube engraved with the initials "KB".A. Stanley finds a gold tube engraved with the initials "KB".B. He gives the tube to X-Ray, who decides to wait until the next B. He gives the tube to X-Ray, who decides to wait until the next day to give it to the Warden.day to give it to the Warden.C. Although he is small and cannot see well, X-Ray manages to C. Although he is small and cannot see well, X-Ray manages to take charge and have the other boys follow his orders.take charge and have the other boys follow his orders.

D. Once the Warden sees the tube she takes control D. Once the Warden sees the tube she takes control of of the diggers and organizes a new digging routine. the diggers and organizes a new digging routine.

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C. Although he is small and cannot see well, X-C. Although he is small and cannot see well, X-Ray manages to take charge and have the Ray manages to take charge and have the other boys follow his orders.other boys follow his orders.

Stanley was walking home from school when a pair of Stanley was walking home from school when a pair of shoes fell on his head. Stanley takes the shoes because shoes fell on his head. Stanley takes the shoes because he feels it is a sign. His father is working on a way to he feels it is a sign. His father is working on a way to recycle old sneakers. Old sneakers can be turned into the recycle old sneakers. Old sneakers can be turned into the spongy sport-court surface for playgrounds. Stanley is spongy sport-court surface for playgrounds. Stanley is arrested for stealing the shoes which had been donated arrested for stealing the shoes which had been donated by baseball player Clyde Livingston for a charitable by baseball player Clyde Livingston for a charitable auction. Stanley is sentenced to 18 months at Camp auction. Stanley is sentenced to 18 months at Camp Green Lake, a youth correctional facility.Green Lake, a youth correctional facility.5. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?5. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

A. Stanley was walking home from school when a pair A. Stanley was walking home from school when a pair of shoes fell on his head.of shoes fell on his head.

B. Stanley takes the shoes because he feels it is a B. Stanley takes the shoes because he feels it is a sign.sign.

C. is father is working on a way to recycle old C. is father is working on a way to recycle old sneakers.sneakers.

D. Old sneakers can be turned into the spongy sport-D. Old sneakers can be turned into the spongy sport-court surface for playgrounds. court surface for playgrounds.

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D. Old sneakers can be turned into D. Old sneakers can be turned into the spongy sport-court surface for the spongy sport-court surface for playgroundsplaygrounds

When Stanley learns Zero is unable to read, he When Stanley learns Zero is unable to read, he and Zero come to an agreement. The inability to and Zero come to an agreement. The inability to read is a major problem for many Americans. read is a major problem for many Americans. Zero will help dig Stanley's hole. In return Stanley Zero will help dig Stanley's hole. In return Stanley will give Zero reading lessons. During these will give Zero reading lessons. During these lessons they become friends.lessons they become friends.6. Which sentence does not belong in the 6. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?paragraph?

A. When Stanley learns Zero is unable to read, A. When Stanley learns Zero is unable to read, he and Zero come to an agreement.he and Zero come to an agreement.B. The inability to read is a major problem for B. The inability to read is a major problem for many Americans.many Americans.

C. In return Stanley will give Zero reading C. In return Stanley will give Zero reading lessons.lessons.

D. During these lessons they become friends. D. During these lessons they become friends.

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B. The inability to read is a major B. The inability to read is a major problem for many Americans.problem for many Americans.

Sam, the onion peddler, repairs the school's leaky roof in Sam, the onion peddler, repairs the school's leaky roof in exchange for Katherine's spiced peaches. There are other exchange for Katherine's spiced peaches. There are other problems with the schoolhouse which are also repaired by problems with the schoolhouse which are also repaired by Sam in exchange for peaches. Peaches contain Vitamin C Sam in exchange for peaches. Peaches contain Vitamin C and Beta Carotene. Eventually Sam runs out of things that and Beta Carotene. Eventually Sam runs out of things that need to be fixed and is heartbroken.need to be fixed and is heartbroken.

7. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?7. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

A. Sam, the onion peddler, repairs the school's leaky roof A. Sam, the onion peddler, repairs the school's leaky roof in exchange for Katherine's spiced peaches.in exchange for Katherine's spiced peaches.

B. There are other problems with the schoolhouse which B. There are other problems with the schoolhouse which are also repaired by Sam in exchange for peaches.are also repaired by Sam in exchange for peaches.

C. Peaches contain Vitamin C and Beta Carotene.C. Peaches contain Vitamin C and Beta Carotene.D. Eventually Sam runs out of things that need to be fixed D. Eventually Sam runs out of things that need to be fixed and is heartbroken. and is heartbroken.

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C. Peaches contain Vitamin C and Beta C. Peaches contain Vitamin C and Beta Carotene.Carotene.

In Holes three stories from different times in history are In Holes three stories from different times in history are combined. As we read we learn of all three stories while combined. As we read we learn of all three stories while Stanley and Zero only know the small bits and pieces that Stanley and Zero only know the small bits and pieces that have been passed down to them. Both boys are surprised have been passed down to them. Both boys are surprised that they know the same song, yet they do not know the that they know the same song, yet they do not know the song was passed down from their ancestors living in the song was passed down from their ancestors living in the same town in Latvia. Latvia is a small country in eastern same town in Latvia. Latvia is a small country in eastern Europe. The boys could have been aided further if they Europe. The boys could have been aided further if they had known Kate and Sam's story.had known Kate and Sam's story.8. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?8. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

A. In Holes three stories from different times in history A. In Holes three stories from different times in history are combined.are combined.

B. As we read we learn of all three stories while B. As we read we learn of all three stories while Stanley and Zero only know the small bits and pieces Stanley and Zero only know the small bits and pieces that have been passed down to them.that have been passed down to them.

C. Latvia is a small country in eastern Europe.C. Latvia is a small country in eastern Europe. D. The boys could have been aided further if they had D. The boys could have been aided further if they had

known Kate and Sam's story.known Kate and Sam's story.

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C. Latvia is a small country in C. Latvia is a small country in eastern Europe.eastern Europe.

Louis Sachar establishes links between the past and the Louis Sachar establishes links between the past and the present. Kate turns violent when the people of Green Lake present. Kate turns violent when the people of Green Lake kill Sam. When Mr. Pendanski repeatedly taunts Zero, he kill Sam. When Mr. Pendanski repeatedly taunts Zero, he becomes violent. Camp Green Lake is dry, hard, and hot. It becomes violent. Camp Green Lake is dry, hard, and hot. It is a physically unpleasant place to be, and the people who is a physically unpleasant place to be, and the people who live there lead unpleasant lives. After learning that Sam live there lead unpleasant lives. After learning that Sam uses onions to heal Becca Tennyson, we find that Stanley is uses onions to heal Becca Tennyson, we find that Stanley is also using onions to heal Zero. We know the yellow spotted also using onions to heal Zero. We know the yellow spotted lizard killed Kate Barlow. Will lizards also be the end of lizard killed Kate Barlow. Will lizards also be the end of Stanley or Zero?Stanley or Zero?9. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?9. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

A. Kate turns violent when the people of Green Lake kill A. Kate turns violent when the people of Green Lake kill Sam.Sam.B. When Mr. Pendanski repeatedly taunts Zero, he B. When Mr. Pendanski repeatedly taunts Zero, he becomes violent.becomes violent.C. Camp Green Lake is dry, hard, and hot.C. Camp Green Lake is dry, hard, and hot.

D. After learning that Sam uses onions to heal Becca D. After learning that Sam uses onions to heal Becca Tennyson, we find that Stanley is also using onions to Tennyson, we find that Stanley is also using onions to heal Zero. heal Zero.

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C. Camp Green Lake is dry, hard, and C. Camp Green Lake is dry, hard, and hot.hot.

The past and the present come together in an interesting way in The past and the present come together in an interesting way in Holes. When Stanley and Zero reach God's thumb the reader Holes. When Stanley and Zero reach God's thumb the reader recognizes that this is Sam's onion patch where Sam claimed water recognizes that this is Sam's onion patch where Sam claimed water ran uphill. It is at this point in the story that we realize a parallel ran uphill. It is at this point in the story that we realize a parallel between Stanley and Zero's lives and that of Elya Yelnats and between Stanley and Zero's lives and that of Elya Yelnats and Madame Zeroni. Elya promised to carry Madame Zeroni up a Madame Zeroni. Elya promised to carry Madame Zeroni up a mountain to a place where a stream ran uphill and sing to her about mountain to a place where a stream ran uphill and sing to her about the wolf and the woodpecker. Stanley, unlike his great-great the wolf and the woodpecker. Stanley, unlike his great-great grandfather, does just that with Zero. Stanley takes care of Zero and grandfather, does just that with Zero. Stanley takes care of Zero and sings to him. The song tells about a wolf who is hungry and lonely sings to him. The song tells about a wolf who is hungry and lonely howling at the moon. By doing this Stanley shows great commitment howling at the moon. By doing this Stanley shows great commitment and determination.and determination.

10. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?10. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?A. The past and the present come together in an interesting way A. The past and the present come together in an interesting way in Holes.in Holes.B. It is at this point in the story that we realize a parallel between B. It is at this point in the story that we realize a parallel between Stanley and Zero's lives and that of Elya Yelnats and Madame Stanley and Zero's lives and that of Elya Yelnats and Madame Zeroni.Zeroni.C. Stanley, unlike his great-great grandfather, does just that with C. Stanley, unlike his great-great grandfather, does just that with Zero.Zero.D. The song tells about a wolf who is hungry and lonely howling at D. The song tells about a wolf who is hungry and lonely howling at the moon. the moon.

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D. The song tells about a wolf who is D. The song tells about a wolf who is hungry and lonely howling at the moon.hungry and lonely howling at the moon.

Sam repaired the leaky roof on the old schoolhouse. During Sam repaired the leaky roof on the old schoolhouse. During the week it took Sam to repair the roof, he became friends the week it took Sam to repair the roof, he became friends with Miss Katherine, the school teacher. She was with Miss Katherine, the school teacher. She was surprised in Sam's love of poetry. Meanwhile Sam took on surprised in Sam's love of poetry. Meanwhile Sam took on other repair jobs at the schoolhouse including repairing other repair jobs at the schoolhouse including repairing the windows, fixing the wobbly desk, and hanging the door the windows, fixing the wobbly desk, and hanging the door straight. After each repair Sam was rewarded with jars of straight. After each repair Sam was rewarded with jars of spiced peaches. By the end of the first semester, Sam spiced peaches. By the end of the first semester, Sam had the schoolhouse looking new. had the schoolhouse looking new. 11. Which sequence best describes the order of events in 11. Which sequence best describes the order of events in this passage? this passage? 1) Sam took on other repair jobs at the schoolhouse. 1) Sam took on other repair jobs at the schoolhouse. 2) Miss Katherine and Sam became friends. 2) Miss Katherine and Sam became friends. 3) By the end of the first semester, Sam had the 3) By the end of the first semester, Sam had the schoolhouse looking new. schoolhouse looking new. 4) Sam repaired the leaky roof. 4) Sam repaired the leaky roof. a) 4, 2, 3, 1 a) 4, 2, 3, 1 c) 3, 4, 1, 2 c) 3, 4, 1, 2 b) 3, 4, 2, 1 b) 3, 4, 2, 1 d) 4, 2, 1, 3 d) 4, 2, 1, 3

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d) 4, 2, 1, 3 d) 4, 2, 1, 3

First Charles "Trout" Walker led an angry group of townspeople to First Charles "Trout" Walker led an angry group of townspeople to the school house. Then he called Katherine Barlow a "Devil the school house. Then he called Katherine Barlow a "Devil Woman" for kissing Sam, the onion man. Immediately after this Woman" for kissing Sam, the onion man. Immediately after this Katherine ran to the sheriff for help, but he was drunk tried to Katherine ran to the sheriff for help, but he was drunk tried to flirt with her instead of trying to help. Trout then caught up to flirt with her instead of trying to help. Trout then caught up to Katherine and Sam on his motorized boat. Katherine was Katherine and Sam on his motorized boat. Katherine was rescued against her wishes and Sam was shot. Three days rescued against her wishes and Sam was shot. Three days later Katherine shot the sheriff and kissed him, giving her the later Katherine shot the sheriff and kissed him, giving her the name Kissin' Kate Barlow. name Kissin' Kate Barlow.

12. Which sequence best describes the order of events in 12. Which sequence best describes the order of events in this passage? this passage? 1) Trout called Katherine a Devil Woman. 1) Trout called Katherine a Devil Woman. 2) Katherine was rescued, and Sam was shot. 2) Katherine was rescued, and Sam was shot. 3) Trout Walker took the townspeople to the school house. 3) Trout Walker took the townspeople to the school house. 4) Kate killed the sheriff. 4) Kate killed the sheriff. 5) Katherine went to the sheriff for help. 5) Katherine went to the sheriff for help. a) 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 a) 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 c) 3, 4, 1, 2, 5 c) 3, 4, 1, 2, 5 b) 3, 4, 5, 2, 1 b) 3, 4, 5, 2, 1 d) 3, 5, 4, 1, 2 d) 3, 5, 4, 1, 2

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a) 3, 1, 5, 2, 4a) 3, 1, 5, 2, 4

After 20 years of being a bandit, Kate returned to Green Lake. After 20 years of being a bandit, Kate returned to Green Lake. The place was a ghost town and the lake had dried up. The place was a ghost town and the lake had dried up. Trout and his wife, Linda Miller, found Kate and demanded Trout and his wife, Linda Miller, found Kate and demanded that she give them her stolen treasure. Next Trout and that she give them her stolen treasure. Next Trout and Linda dragged Kate all over the dried up lake in her bare Linda dragged Kate all over the dried up lake in her bare feet demanding she tell them were the loot was buried. feet demanding she tell them were the loot was buried. Suddenly Kate was bitten by a lizard. Her last words were, Suddenly Kate was bitten by a lizard. Her last words were, "Start digging." Kate died laughing. "Start digging." Kate died laughing. 13. Which sequence best describes the order of events in 13. Which sequence best describes the order of events in this passage? this passage? 1)  Kate walks aimlessly barefooted across the dried up 1)  Kate walks aimlessly barefooted across the dried up lake. lake. 2)  Kate dies laughing. 2)  Kate dies laughing. 3)  Kate returned to Green Lake. 3)  Kate returned to Green Lake. 4)  Trout and Linda demanded that Kate tell them were 4)  Trout and Linda demanded that Kate tell them were she has buried the stolen money. she has buried the stolen money. 5)  A lizard bites Kate. 5)  A lizard bites Kate.

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2)  Kate dies laughing.2)  Kate dies laughing.

Stanley ran away from Camp Green Lake. First he had to walk Stanley ran away from Camp Green Lake. First he had to walk across the hot desert. As soon as he became dehydrated across the hot desert. As soon as he became dehydrated Stanley started seeing mirages of pools of water. Stanley Stanley started seeing mirages of pools of water. Stanley continued walking and noticed a rock that looked like a continued walking and noticed a rock that looked like a thumb. Although he wanted to stop, Stanley kept walking. thumb. Although he wanted to stop, Stanley kept walking. Eventually he spotted an upside down boat called the Mary Eventually he spotted an upside down boat called the Mary Lou. Stanley yelled, and someone yelled back. Suddenly an Lou. Stanley yelled, and someone yelled back. Suddenly an arm with a orange sleeve came out from under the boat and arm with a orange sleeve came out from under the boat and waved. waved. 14. Which sequence best describes the order of events in 14. Which sequence best describes the order of events in this passage? this passage? 1)  Stanley began to see mirages. 1)  Stanley began to see mirages. 2)  Stanley saw God's Thumb. 2)  Stanley saw God's Thumb. 3)  Stanley walked towards an overturned boat. 3)  Stanley walked towards an overturned boat. 4)  An orange arm waved. 4)  An orange arm waved. 5)  Stanley ran away. 5)  Stanley ran away. a) 5, 1, 2, 4, 3 a) 5, 1, 2, 4, 3 c) 5, 1, 2, 3, 4 c) 5, 1, 2, 3, 4 b) 4, 5, 1, 3, 2 b) 4, 5, 1, 3, 2 d) 5, 3, 4, 1, 2 d) 5, 3, 4, 1, 2

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c) 5, 1, 2, 3, 4 c) 5, 1, 2, 3, 4

          When Stanley finds Zero, he  doesn’t look well. Zero When Stanley finds Zero, he  doesn’t look well. Zero has been living on sploosh under the boat for days. Zero has been living on sploosh under the boat for days. Zero tells Stanley the sploosh tastes like peaches. Zero says he tells Stanley the sploosh tastes like peaches. Zero says he won’t go back to camp or dig any more holes. In the end won’t go back to camp or dig any more holes. In the end Stanley shows Zero the mountain that looks like God’s Stanley shows Zero the mountain that looks like God’s Thumb.Thumb.15. Which sequence best describes the order of events in 15. Which sequence best describes the order of events in this passage?this passage?1) Zero tells Stanley about the sploosh.1) Zero tells Stanley about the sploosh.2) Stanley shows Zero God's Thumb.2) Stanley shows Zero God's Thumb.3) Stanley finds Zero. 3) Stanley finds Zero. 4) Zero says he will not return to Camp Green Lake.4) Zero says he will not return to Camp Green Lake.

a) 4, 2, 3, 1a) 4, 2, 3, 1b) 3, 1, 4, 2b) 3, 1, 4, 2c) 3, 4, 1, 2c) 3, 4, 1, 2d) 4, 2, 1, 3d) 4, 2, 1, 3

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c) 3, 4, 1, 2c) 3, 4, 1, 2