Selecting Texts — Quiz Answers

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Alicia plans to give a presentation on Sacagawea. Which fictional text would best bring Sacagawea's story to life and provide helpful details for Alicia's presentation?

A
a story about Sacagawea's tribe, the Shoshone
B
a drama based on true events Sacagawea experienced
C
a poem about Sacagawea's childhood and family
D
a legend about the naming of Sacagawea
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Read the scenario. Tony is planning to visit Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. Before his trip, he decides to research information about the founding of the park and its effects on local Indigenous people, the Huna Tlingit. Which text would best serve Tony's purpose?

A
a travel article highlighting places of interest to visit in Alaska
B
a historical account of Glacier Bay and its first inhabitants
C
a speech explaining the traditions of the Huna Tlingit
D
a nonfiction text on the history of the National Park Service
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Which is a purpose for reading?

A
to entertain others with a story
B
to share new knowledge
C
to consider varying viewpoints
D
to retell a fictional tale
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Which type of text is most likely read for entertainment?

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a how-to manual
B
a persuasive essay
C
a short story
D
a news article
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What is the most likely reason a student would read How the Snake Got Its Rattle: A Cherokee Legend by Enola Maka?

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to understand the cultural beliefs of the Cherokee
B
to learn about the history of Cherokee legends
C
to be persuaded to take action
D
to discover facts about the author's life story
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Why would a reader select a nonfiction text?

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to enjoy the writer's playful use of rhythm and language
B
to escape reality by imagining mysterious creatures and futuristic settings
C
to feel an immediate connection to the characters through their dialogue
D
to understand people outside of the reader's personal experience
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Read the scenario. To finish their unit of study on the Indigenous peoples of New Mexico, students in Lydia's history class are told to create a presentation on one of the groups they discussed. Lydia decides to research more about the Taos Pueblo. Which source would most help Lydia with her assignment?

A
a travel guide that lists significant places to visit in Taos, New Mexico
B
a timeline of historical dates and events that shaped the Taos Pueblo
C
a speech given by someone who visits the Taos Pueblo every year
D
a news article describing how the original Pueblo structures were built in the 1300s
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Diego visits the library to prepare for his trip to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, Mexico. Which text would provide the most useful information for his trip?

A
a magazine review of Mayan art and festivals
B
a book of poems written by a poet from Tulum
C
a news article by a tourist who visited Mexico
D
a guidebook on exploring the ancient Tulum ruins
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What is the most likely reason a student would read The Seneca and the War of 1812 by Daniel Hartman?

A
to become informed about historical events
B
to learn about the author's life
C
to be persuaded to take action
D
to be entertained by a collection of stories

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