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The Mists of Avalon - Reading Passage

The Mists of Avalon is a novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The story is unique because it is retold through the lives and viewpoints of the women who possessed power beyond the throne.

Morgaine, half sister to King Arthur, is a high priestess in the land of Avalon. The magical land of Avalon believes that women are the gatekeepers of knowledge and the creator of life. It is Morgaine's quest to move Britain away from Christianity, which has a different view.

The novel is told with clarity and wonderful detail. This spellbinding novel is magical and a must.

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The Mists of Avalon - Worksheet

Directions: Circle the correct answer to each question. Base each answer on the information presented in the paragraph above.

1. The Mists of Avalon was written by

A. E. B. White C. Robert Conwell

B. Marion Zimmer Bradley D. Judy Blume

2. Morgan is half sister to

A. Sir Lancelot C. Guinavere

B. Jennifer D. King Arthur

3. Morgain is a high priestess in the land of

A. Oz C. Avalon

B. Kingdoms D. Luxury

4. The author of this paragraph thinks The Mists of Avalon is told with

A. honesty C. humor

B. clarity D. excitement

5. The Mists of Avalon is told through the viewpoint of

A. women C. children

B. men D. fiction

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The Mists of Avalon - Worksheet

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Remember to use correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

1.What is the Mists of Avalon?

2. Who is Morgaine, and what is her goal?

3. What makes this story special?

4. Who authored The Mists of Avalon?

5. Name two beliefs held by residents of the land of Avalon.

6.What does the author of this review think about this novel? (What is his/her opinion of the story?)

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Henry Matisse - Reading Passage

Henry Matisse has often been referred to as one of the great artistic masters of the 20th century. As one of the founders of modern art, Henry Matisse is often compared to Pablo Picasso. Henry Matisse was able to work with in a variety of artistic mediums. He worked as a painter, book illustrator, printmaker, stage and costume designer. Toward the end of his life Matisse designed a total work of art that today, can be found in the Chapel of Rosary at Venice. Matisse designed every detail and item.

Matisse was a patient and cautious man. His works often were the result of these qualities, as well as long meditations and preliminary ones.

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Henry Matisse - Worksheet


1. Henry Matisse was a

A. painter C. dancer

B. musician D. ship builder

2. It is said that Henry Matisse was one of the founders of

A. snow boarding C. modern art

B. kyaking D. mining

3. Matisse is often compared to other artists such as

A. Winslow Homer C. John Pike

B. Picaso D. Rembrant

4. Matisse attended to every artistic aspect in this chapel

A. Mount Alverna C. Sistine Chapel

B. The Cathedral D. Chapel of Rosary

5. Matisse was often described as

A. impulsive C. patient

B. humorous D. depressed

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Henry Matisse - Worksheet


1.Who was Henry Matisse?

2. Who is Matisse often compared to?

3. Identify the mediums that Matisse worked with. (Name at least three.)

4. Where is the Chapel of Rosary located, and what does the artwork represent?

5. Describe Matisse. Use at least two characteristics.

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Museum of Fine Arts - Worksheet

The Museum of Fine Arts, located in Boston, Massachusetts, was founded in 1870.The current structure, the result of many additions and restructures of the original building, was completed in 1981.

Today the museum is home to more than 25,000 square feet of exhibition space. The collection varies and includes Asian art, Egyptian Old Kingdom sculptures, and distinguishable collections of silver, decorative arts, furniture, drawings, costumes, and musical instruments.

One special note is the Museums extensive Impressionistic collection. Work from artists such as Degas, vanGogh, and Monet are included and available for public viewing.

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1. The Museum of Fine Arts is located in

A. New York C. Boston

B. Chicago D. San Francisco

2. The original building was completed in

A. 1870 C. 1976

B. 1981 D. 1988

3. When was the Museum of Fine Arts founded?

A. 1970 C. 1880

B. 1870 D. 1981

4. What type of art collection can be viewed at the museum?

A. antiques C. pottery

B. architecture D. Asian art

5. Which artist’s work is on display at the museum?

A. John Pike C. vanGogh

B. Matisse D. Homer

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1. When was the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston founded?

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2. Identify and name three Impressionist artists whose work can be viewed here.

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3. What state is Boston located in?

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4. Describe four different types of art collections that can be seen at the Museum of Fine Arts.

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The American Museum of Natural History

Reading Passage

What makes the American Museum of Natural History unique? Is it the fact that the museum spans over several New York City blocks? How about that it houses 38 exhibition halls or that it contains a planetarium? Could it be that Ulysses S. Grant laid the cornerstone of the building in 1869? All those and more! What makes this building so special is that it is the largest natural history museum in the world.

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1. The American Museum of Natural History is considered

A. old C. unique

B. haunted D. colorful

2. How many exhibition halls does the museum boast?

A. 18 C. several

B. 38 D. 28

3. Who laid the cornerstone to the museum?

A. Thomas Jefferson C. General Patton

B. Hillary Clinton D. Ulysses S. Grant

4. Why is this museum so special?

A. It is the largest natural history museum in the world.

C. It is the only museum with a planetarium.

B. It is the only natural history museum in the world.

D. It is the only museum in New York.

5. When was the cornerstone to the museum laid?

A. 1859 C. 1869

B. 1969 D. 1870

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Directions: Answer the following question in paragraph form.

1. Using at least 3 specific examples from the passage above, explain why the American Museum of Natural History is unique.

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Reading Passage

More than 350,000 fans visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum located in Cooperstown, New York every year. The museum, established in 1939, is located in the very town where Abner Doubleday was said to have designed the game approximately 100 years prior.

Great baseball players, such as Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, are honored in life size woodcarvings in the Hall of Fame Gallery. The Cooperstown Room traces the history and development of baseball. Displays of women in baseball, the All Star Game, and world tours can be found on the museums second floor.

A newly constructed wing houses a 200-seat movie theatre, and interactive exhibits that make the trip from just about anywhere worthwhile!

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Worksheet Directions: Circle the correct answer to each question. Base each answer on the information presented in the paragraph above.

1. Where is the National Baseball Hall of Fame located?

A. New Mexico C. New York

B. New Jersey D. Canada

2. Who designed the game of baseball?

A. Abner Doubleday C. Babe Ruth

B. Derek Jeter D. Ted Williams

3. On what floor of the museum are displays of women in baseball located?

A. first floor C. second floor

B. third floor D. fourth floor

4. How many seats are in the new movie theatre?

A. 2000 C. 300

B. 200 D. 30

5. The game of baseball was designed in about or around this year.

A. 1739 C. 1939

B. 1839 D. 1639

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Worksheet Directions: Answer the following questions, in complete sentences, using details from the story.

1. Who is given credit for devising the game of baseball?

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2. What is located in Cooperstown, New York?

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3. What can be learned from visiting the Cooperstown Room?

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4. Who are the two baseball players referred to in the story? What are they considered to be?

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Glass!

Reading Passage

Come and visit the Corning Museum of Glass! Located in New York's beautiful Finger Lakes Region, the museum houses the world's premier glass and glassmaking collection.

The museum takes a close look at 35 centuries of glassmaking. Prehistoric tools of yesterday to the advanced and sophisticated tools of today's glass artists are on display.

Also included in a trip to the Corning Museum of Glass is the Hall of Science and Industry. This hall is an honor to all the wonders of glass technology. These wonders range from the tiny optical fibers that are changing communications to the first casting of glass for the Palomar Mount Telescope, one of the largest glass castings ever made!

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Glass!

Response Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Use specific details from the story to support each answer.

1. What collection does the Corning Museum of Glass contain?

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2. The collection spans what amount of time?

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3. Why is the Palomar Telescope special?

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Henry Hudson

Reading Passage

Henry Hudson set sail in 1607 in the attempt to find the Northwest Passage to the Far East. Three subsequent voyages followed.

Hudson’s first two voyages were made on the ship Hopewell. After a third unsuccessful voyage, Hudson could no longer find anyone in England interested in sponsoring his quest of finding a shortcut to the Orient.

In 1608, Hudson dined with a Dutchman named Emmanuel van Meteran, an English representative to the Dutch East India Company. The company was looking for a shorter route to trade with the Orient. Ultimately, the Dutch hired Hudson to find that route.

With the assistance of a sturdy Dutch sailing vessel, Hudson continued on his venture and eventually discovered a river that had been called an assortment of names. These names included Muhheakunnuk, Grande River, Rio de Sant Antonio, and the River of Mountains. This river was once again re-named and this time, named after Hudson himself: Hudson River.

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Henry Hudson

Worksheet Directions: Circle the correct answer to each question. Base each answer on the information presented in the paragraph above.

1. Henry Hudson first set sail in

A. 1608 C. 1607

B. 1609 D. 1610

2. What was Henry Hudson looking for?

A. a short cut to the Orient C. silver

B. gold D. a wife

3. Who finally sponsored Hudson?

A. England C. United States of America

B. Dutch D. China

4. The Hudson River was at one time also known as the

A. Grande Rio C. Wavy River

B. Dutch River D. Grande River

5. How many total voyages did Hudson make looking for a short cut to the Orient?

A. 3 C. 4

B. 2 D. 5

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Hyde Park, New York

Reading Passage

Fascinating historic sites await you in historical Hyde Park, New York. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home, Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Estate, the Little Red School House, and stately mansions of the Vanderbilt and Mill families can delight any visitor from near and far.

Recreation of all kinds and ability levels is available at the town's parks, and golf courses. Hyde Park also boasts a roller-skating rink, a drive in movie theatre and local diners.

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Hyde Park, New York Worksheet


1. What can people do in Hyde Park?

A. roller-skate C. ice skate

B. swim D. arts and crafts

2. Where is Hyde Park located?

A. California C. Oregon

B. Canada D. New York

3. What type of movie theatre is available in Hyde Park?

A. surround sound C. drive in

B. 3-D D. stadium

4. Hyde Park is considered what type of town?

A. contemporary C. dirty

B. historic D. depressed

5. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's home called?

A. Val Kill C. Stony Kill

B. Eleanor's Inn D. Roosevelt Estate

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Mid Hudson Balloon Festival

Reading Passage

Each June visit to Dutchess County, New York to attend the Mid Hudson Balloon Festival. Sponsored and promoted by the Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce, balloonists from both New York and New Jersey pilot their balloons over the beautiful landscape of the Hudson Valley.

During the entire festival, a variety of other activities take place at a local City of Poughkeepsie park. In addition to family shows and rides, carnival games will be on hand to challenge and entertain people of all ages. Music and older model cars are included and on display to transport spectators back in time and to listen to the oldies. Fireworks, over the majestic Hudson River, completes the festival.

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Mid Hudson Balloon Festival

Worksheet


1. When is the balloon festival held?

A. July C. June

B. January D. May

2. What state is Dutchess County located in?

A. New Jersey C. New Orleans

B. New York D. Nevada

3. Balloonists come from this place to participate in the balloon festival.

A. New Mexico C. Illinois

B. Florida D. New Jersey

4. What other activities are included in the balloon festival?

A. old car display C. arts and crafts

B. food D. swimming

5. This display completes the festival.

A. ice cream social C. fireworks

B. parade D. dance

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Florida

Reading Passage

Juan Ponce de Le’on discovered the peninsula of

Florida in 1513. What is currently known today as Tampa, Florida was the site of Hernando de Soto's landing in 1539. This landing was complete with ten ships and 600 men. Following deSoto’s arrival in Tampa, Hernando de Soto spent three years wandering around the southeast. In his travels, he discovered the Mississippi River, where upon his death was buried.

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Florida Worksheet Directions: Circle the correct answer to each question. Base each answer on the information presented in the paragraph above.

1. Who discovered the peninsula of Florida?

A. Panfilo de Narvaez C. Hernando de Soto

B. Juan Ponce de Le'on D. Esteban Gomez

2. When was the peninsula of Florida discovered?

A. 1539 C. 1513

B. 1600 D. 1528

3. Who discovered the Mississippi River?

A. Juan Ponce de Le'on C. Pedro de Quexo

B. Esteban Gomez D. Hernando de Soto

4. How many ships originally arrived in what is currently Tampa?

A. 600 C. 1500

B. 700 D. 650

5. What river is Fernando de Sotto buried in?

A. Mississippi River C. Hudson River

B. St. Lawrence River D. Ohio River

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Answer Sheet

Page 2- Mists of Avalon

1. B

2. D

3. C

4. B

5. A

Page 3- Mists of Avalon

1. The Mists of Avalon is a novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley.

2. Morgaine is half sister to King Arthur. Her goal is to move Britain away from Christianity.

3. The story is unique because it is retold through the lives and viewpoints of the women who possessed power beyond the throne.

4. Marion Zimmer Bradley

5. The magical land of Avalon believes that women are the gatekeepers of knowledge and the creator of life.

6. The author feels that it is a very powerful novel.

Page 5- Henry Matisse

1. A

2. C

3. B

4. D

5. C

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Page 6- Henry Matisse

1. Henry Matisse is one of greatest artist of the 20th century.

2. Pablo Picasso

3. Painting, Illustrating, Printing, Stage Design, and Costume Design

4. Venice (Italy); a total work of art.

5. Matisse was a patient, and cautious man. His works often were the result of these qualities, as well as long meditations, and preliminary ones.

Page 8- Museum of Fine Arts

1. C

2. A

3. B

4. D

5. C

Page 9- Museum of Fine Arts

1. 1870

2. Degas, vanGogh, and Monet

3. Massachusetts

4. Asian art, Egyptian Old Kingdom sculptures, and distinguishable collections of silver, decorative arts, furniture, drawings, costumes, and musical instruments.

Page 11-American Museum of Natural History

1. C

2. B

3. D

4. A

5. C

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Page 14- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

1. C

2. A

3. C

4. B

5. B

Page 15- National Baseball Hall of Fame

1. Abner Doubleday

2. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

3. Displays of women in baseball, the All Star Game, and world tours can be found on the museums second floor.

4. Babe Ruth and Ted Williams Hall Fame Members

Page 17

1. The world's premier glass and glassmaking collection.

2. 35 centuries of glassmaking.

3. It's one of the largest glass castings ever made.

Page 19- Henry Hudson

1. C

2. A

3. B

4. D

5. C

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Page 21- Hyde Park, New York

1. A

2. D

3. C

4. B

5. A

Page 23- Mid Hudson Balloon Festival

1. C

2. B

3. D

4. A

5. B

Page 25- Florida

1. B

2. C

3. D

4. A

5. A

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