Unit Test

Question 1

What is most likely the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to inform readers by describing the river and cities on the route

Question 2

Which detail from the passage demonstrates a subjective perspective?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“in groves all around Basra grow the best dates in the world”

Question 3

The author’s purpose here is to describe his perspective about the falcons he encountered. Which descriptive details create imagery that support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“the swiftest in flight”; “fly at such incalculable speed”; “no bird can escape them by flight”

Question 4

Read the passage and study the map. Where on the map would you most likely find the spring from which the oil gushes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

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