Weekly Quiz 12/13

1.

1 point

What is the meaning of the root 'scrib'?

to act

to see

to write

to learn

2.

1 point

If the root word 'manu' means hand, what do you think is the best definition for the word 'manuscript' based on what you know about the root 'script'?

Something you do by hand

Something you write

A play

A handwritten document

3.

1 point

Based on the context of the sentence and what you know about the root word 'scrib/script', what is the best meaning of the word 'inscription' in the following sentence?

"We got closer to the monument to read the inscription carved at the bottom."

subscription

picture carved in stone

written document

a short dedication engraved or carved on something

4.

1 point

What is the meaning of the root word 'vis/vid'?

to write

to act

to see

to watch video

5.

1 point

What is the noun form of the verb 'visualize'?

visual

vision

visualization

visibility

6.

1 point

Based on context and what you know about the root word 'vis/vid', what is the best meaning of 'visionary' in the following sentence?

"Nelson Mandela was a visionary; he saw a future for South Africa in which people of all races were equal and free."

someone who sees the future

someone who believes in freedom

a civil rights activist

a fighter for equality

7.

1 point

What is the best summary of passage 1?

Michael Jordan is one of the best basketball players in history.

People shouldn't give up on his dreams.

Despite early setbacks, Jordan didn't give up his dream to play varsity basketball and eventually made the team.

The coach believed Jordan was too short to play basketball at the varsity level.

8.

1 point

What is the theme of passage one?

Don't give up on your dreams; work harder for them.

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.

Never quit doing something you love because of one person.

No one is too short to play.

9.

1 point

Which quote best supports the theme of passage one?

"The coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team."

"He grew another four inches the following summer."

"Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him... and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history."

"Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina."

10.

1 point

What is the best summary of passage two?

A mouse makes a big mess of a boy's food, and the boy doesn't like it.

A boy shares his chips, crackers and lunch with a mouse.

A mouse snuck food from a boy, and when the boy found out, he left food out for him so he wouldn't have to steal.

A mouse steals a boy's food, so the boy repays him by trapping him with a mouse trap.

11.

1 point

What is the best theme of passage two?

Share what you have with those less fortunate.

It pays to be kind.

Steal if you want to, but don't get caught.

Don't get greedy, or you will pay for it.

12.

1 point

What is the best summary of passage three?

Victor wanted to be a singer.

Victor wanted to be a singer, but his mom didn't support his dreams.

Victor wanted to be a singer, and he didn't let the 'jealous haters' keep him down.

Victor wanted to be a singer, but he never worked to achieve his unrealistic dream and wasn't successful.

13.

1 point

What is the best theme of passage three?

Don't focus all of your resources on one hope.

Not everyone can sing.

Don't drop out of high school.

If you work hard, you can do anything.