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1. Review Game

   6th Grade Wrap-Up Test
2. 1. The narrator is the character in the story and uses the pronouns “I”, “me”, “we”, and “us”, this is _________________ point of view. a. first b. second c. third d. fourth
3. Hippo and Tortoise FriendshipAesop's fable of the "Tortoise and the Hare" has taken an unexpected turn in Africa. When the tortoise beats the speedy hare, the fable teaches that slow and steady wins the race. Hippos live in Africa. They travel great distances to find water. Hippos love to play in water during the day, and they like to eat plants at night. They have huge teeth, and they can open their mouths four feet wide when they are adults. Owen, a one-year-old hippo calf, was rescued after he got separated from his herd. Owen did not remain alone for long! He met Mzee at the Kenyan sanctuary. Mzee's name means "old man." The name fits him, since he is a 120-year-old tortoise. The pair, despite the difference in age, formed a friendship. In fact, they are nearly the same color as well! Who would have thought that two animals from different parts of the animal kingdom could have become so close? When a hippo sinks completely underwater, its nose and ears automatically close so that no water seeps in.(adapted from "Hippo and Tortoise Friendship" by KatherynTroyer) 2. Which of the following sentences should be removed from the conclusion paragraph? A.Who would have thought that two animals from different parts of the animal kingdom could have become so close? B.The pair, despite the difference in age, formed a friendship. C.In fact, they are nearly the same color as well! D.When a hippo sinks completely underwater, its nose and ears automatically close so that no water seeps in.
4. 3. A character who struggles with the main character is known as ___________________. a. protagonist b. minor character c. antagonist d. minor character
5. First, you must pick the day that you want to have the party. Weekends are usually the best days to choose. Next, make invitations to give to your friends. Be sure to include the date, time, and location of the party. Then, buy plenty of food and drinks for the guests. Because people will be swimming, do not buy food that is too "filling." Light snacks, like fresh fruit or trail mix, are the best option. Finally, gather some pool toys and have them ready for use. If you need to blow up beach balls, be sure to do it before your friends arrive. You are now ready for a great pool party. 4. Which topic sentence best belongs with the details above? A. Throwing a pool party is a good way to have fun with friends. B. I went to an interesting pool party at my friend's house today. C. You could ask your friends what juices or sodas they like. D. Birthdays are more fun if you have parties during the summer.
6. 5. Events that happen in a story are known as the_________________. a. setting b. plot c. character d. story line
7. 6. Judy is upset that her town's outdoor swimming pool will be closed for the month of June for maintenance. She wants to write a letter to the local newspaper to express her opinion. Which statement would best introduce her letter? A. The month of June is generally warm here and is the perfect time for kids to enjoy the fresh air.B. A survey done by your paper last year showed that more than 30 percent of local kids use the community swimming pool.C. Swimming pools provide a good means of exercise and safe entertainment for kids of all ages.D. Closing our community pool for maintenance right when kids are getting out of school does not make sense.
8. 7. A struggle between two or more characters is known as _______________. a. fight b. argument c. setting d. conflict
9. 8. Though the woods were dangerous, the boys were undaunted and decided to continue up the trail. What is the meaning of undaunted? A. with courage B. without courage C. able to be courageous D. study of courage
10. 9. Setting refers to ___________ and ____________ a story takes place. a. when, why b. when, how c. when, where d. where, why
11. Real letters on paper. Sunday dinner with the family. A live person at the other end of the phone. Homemade ice cream. Ask some people what they will miss about the 20th century, and the answer is quick. For many others, the question gives them a sense of loss. They remember neighborhoods that are gone now and miss the feeling of community. They miss the slower pace of life and the free time for friends and family. It's not that life is likely to change suddenly just because the calendar rolls over. But as humans, we take the end of an era as a time to think about our memories. What was important? What was forgettable? What will we miss? 10. Based on the beginning of this article, what will the rest of the article be about? A. new advances in technology B. the United States and its history C. people's fears about the future D. things people miss from the past
12. 11. Another name for main character is _________________________. a. important character b. minor character c. protagonist d. antagonist
13. Tad turned his face up to the clear, sunny sky and thought it was a beautiful day at the park. He felt his golden retriever tugging on the leash. Rover wanted to walk faster. They walked past a sign that said: “Keep your pet on a leash. It is the law.” Tad thought about all the times he saw dogs running alone in the fields and swimming in the ponds. He had always used a leash, but Rover seemed very hyper that day. Surely it won’t hurt to let him run around, Tad thought. No one ever seems to do anything about the law. As soon as Tad unhooked the leash from the collar, Rover took off running. He looked excited as he sniffed every rock and dipped his paws in the water. Then, Rover’s eyes focused on a little boy sitting in the grass. Rover liked to play with kids, so he started running straight for the boy. The boy just saw a large, yellow beast coming right for him. He screamed for his mom, who scooped him up before Rover got close. Tad was running, too. When he caught up to Rover, he talked to the mother. “I’m really sorry ma’am. He really wouldn’t hurt anyone.” The mother seemed angry, but she was looking at something behind Tad. He turned and saw a police officer walking in their direction. Tad looked at the leash in his hand as he grabbed onto Rover’s collar. 12. What will most likely happen next? A. Tad will give the boy a new dog. B. Tad will put the leash back on Rover. C. The mother will yell at the dog. D. The little boy will play with Rover.
14. 13. Events that result from the decision or action of the climax a. rising action b. exposition c. resolution d. falling action
15. Sharing with Friends “I’m your best friend,” Jason said as he stared at the handheld video game player on Kyle’s bookcase. “Best friends share things. You know I’d let you borrow anything you want.” Kyle's forehead wrinkled as he listened to Jason. He liked his PSP more than anything else he owned. He hated the thought of being without it for a week, but his best friend was clasping his hands and pleading. “Okay, but be careful with it,” he said. Jason cheered. “Thanks, pal. I owe you one.” He took the PSP home and packed it in his tote bag. The four-hour plane ride tomorrow would not seem so bad with a video game to help pass the time.* * * * * The next week, Jason came home from his vacation a little tired but relaxed. It was still early in the afternoon, so Jason thought he would play one more video game before going to Kyle’s house. He unzipped his tote bag and was surprised when he didn’t see the PSP sitting on top. It must have gotten buried at the bottom, he thought. He reached his arm down the sides and all the way to the bottom of the bag. Then, starting to panic, he began taking things out and laying them on the floor. He began to imagine the end of the plane ride in his mind. He had put his comic book and the PSP in the pouch on the seat in front of him. Then, the plane had started flying over the city, and he had been distracted with the view out the window. Before long, they had gotten off the plane. Jason knew where the PSP was. He had to go tell his dad about what had happened. He was going to need some money fast. As he was leaving his room, he heard the doorbell ring. The door opened. Hearing Kyle’s voice, Jason hung his head and walked into the living room.
16. 14. The reader can predict that Kyle will probably A. stay at Jason's house. B. go on a vacation. C. get angry at Jason. D. give Jason the PSP
17. 15. The point of highest interest. a. resolution b. climax c. rising Action d. exposition
18. Friends and Enemies Kim saw the new girl, Tina, holding a lunch tray and looking for a place to sit. Kim quickly looked away, avoiding eye contact with Tina. How was she going to tell Tina that they couldn’t be friends? Kim focused on Rachel instead. Rachel captured everyone’s attention at the table. She glowed when she spoke, so she had naturally become the leader of the group of friends. That’s why Kim could not talk to Tina anymore. Rachel had decided that Tina did not fit in with the group, so no one was allowed to talk to her. Of course, everyone listened to Rachel. After lunch, Kim went to her history class. Tina was in that class with her, and they sat next to each other. Kim meant to ignore Tina, but she couldn’t ignore such a funny and smart person. Kim found herself enjoying Tina’s company more than she ever enjoyed Rachel’s. When the teacher started class, she described the new project assignment. As soon as Mrs. Pittman said the class could work with partners, Kim could feel Tina’s eyes on her. Kim’s first thought was about what Rachel would think, but she decided to prove that Rachel was not her boss. 16. What is Rachel most likely to say if she finds out Kim likes Tina? A. "You don't belong in this group anymore." B. "Can you introduce her to me sometime?" C. "She seems like an interesting person." D. "Why didn't you want to sit with her at lunch?"
19. 17. Events that develop and build conflict, increasing interest. a. exposition b. resolution c. rising action d. falling action
20. There has been a growing concern from parents over the amount of time their children spend playing video games. These parents complain their children are less active than they have been in the past. They also complain that most video games have become more violent. While this may be true for some games, it is not true for all games. For example, Nintendo just made the Wii Fit game pack that attaches to the Wii Game Console. This game allows a player to do aerobics, exercises, or even practice yoga. The Wii offers a series of sports games, too, such as tennis or boxing. These other games also give the player quite a work out. While there are violent video games for sale, the games are clearly marked so parents can recognize and choose which games they will let their children play. This allows parents to make the choice for each game. Do parents really want to give up the right to choose for themselves? The video game companies are aware of this concern, and they are trying to make more games that contain less violence. For example, the sports games for consoles like the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 are some of the most popular selling titles on the market. Parents have a right to be concerned for the safety of their kids, but not all parents agree on what is too much. Because they cannot agree, parents should be allowed to decide for themselves what is appropriate for their children. 18. What was the author's purpose in writing this passage? A. to persuade the reader that parents should choose what is right B. to describe the need of video games in the lives of children C. to entertain with a story about how video games are made D. to inform the reader about the importance of rules for parents
21. 19. Events that introduce the story’s character, setting, and basic situation. a. exposition b. resolution c. rising action d. falling action
22. Sleepyhead by A. Gautam At first, Selena yawns; her mouth is open wide. Then, her eyelids droop; she falls over to a side. She tries to be awake, but she's a sleepyhead. Even in her classroom Selena needs a little bed. 20. What is the purpose of this poem? A. to persuade the reader to be awake in class B. to instruct the reader how to rhyme in poetry C. to entertain the reader with a lighthearted poem D. to inform the reader about a girl named Selena
23. 21. When the struggle or conflict ends. a. exposition b. resolution c. rising action d. falling action
24. Swimming Lessonby John Moir The sailboat bounced across the choppy water. Katie shivered as she looked at the black clouds. She glanced at her older brother, Rick. "You think we have enough time?" "Of course, of course," said Rick. "Just get us back before the storm hits," shouted Katie. She wished she'd voiced her doubts earlier, but Katie was only in sixth grade, and sixteen-year-old Rick wasn't about to listen to her. "At least you're on the swim team." Rick flashed a quick smile. "In case we need to swim." Suddenly a huge gust of wind roared over the boat. Katie stared helplessly at Rick as the boat swung into the wind, the sail flapping uselessly. "Just sit tight," Rick yelled. "I'll be right there." Another violent gust of wind roared over the boat, tossing the sail into the water and throwing Katie off-balance. Katie pitched backward into the icy lake. She was thrown deep into the water before her life jacket pulled her up into the sail, which was floating on top of the water, blocking her way to the surface. Above her and to the right Katie saw a small patch of water that was not covered by the sail. She struggled toward the opening. With her last bit of energy, she thrust her head out of the water. "Katie!" Rick stood on the deck, gesturing wildly. Katie dog-paddled to the boat. "You OK? I couldn't see you." Rick's face looked thin and pale. "You were down there a long time." "I'm OK," Katie said. "I really messed up," Rick said. The rain was easing off, and the clouds arching across the sky reverberated with color. She was filled with energy. I'm alive! Katie thought.
25. 22. What happened after Katie escaped and made it to the surface of the water? A. Katie’s family welcomed her back to shore with open arms.B. Mr. Fleet’s words came back to her, and she broke free.C. Rick circled the boat around the spot where she fell into the water.D. Rick was calling and signaling to her.
26. 23. The man was as tall as a tree. a. alliteration b. metaphor c. hyperbole d. simile
27. Stephanie was on her way home from school when she came across the shiny gold lamp in the street. After making sure that it didn't belong to anybody in the neighborhood, she picked it up. She squinted at the unfamiliar lettering on the outside of the lamp: "Rub me." So she did. As she rubbed the lamp with her shirttail, a man in a turban materialized from the lamp hole in a puff of blue smoke. "Greetings," said the man. "I am Al-Abuzar, the famous genie of the lamp. For freeing me from my prison, you get one wish." "I thought it was three," said Stephanie. "One wish," said the genie. "Okay," Stephanie said. "I wish for a million wishes!" "Get serious," the genie said as he rolled his eyes. "That never works." "Then in that case, I don't know what to wish for," Stephanie said. She thought of many things. She wanted a new bike. She wanted to get good grades on every single paper she turned in. She wanted her favorite food: pizza. In fact, she thought it would be great if everything she ate tasted like pizza. "Okay," she said. "I want everything I eat to taste like pizza!" "Your wish is my command," the genie said. "Good-bye, master." The genie disappeared into the lamp. Stephanie tucked the lamp into her backpack and walked into the corner diner. She ordered a hamburger and fries. They tasted just like a pizza. It wasn't bad; it was just a little disturbing. For dessert, Stephanie had pizza ice cream. After eating the strange dessert, Stephanie began to think that her wish was a mistake. When she got home, her mother greeted her at the door. "Guess what sweetie?! We're having pizza!" Stephanie groaned. This was not what she wanted to hear!
28. 24. What is the theme of this story? A. Genies are not to be trusted. B. Hamburgers can taste like pizza. C. It is best to leave old relics in the street. D. Some things sound better than they are.
29. 25. The alarm clock was a train going through my room. a. hyperbole b. metaphor c. idiom d. simile
30. Flush toilets were first used in India and Pakistan over 2,700 years ago. There were also toilets in ancient Egypt and China. In the Roman Empire, toilets were part of some public bath houses for men and women. Then, in 1775, Alexander Cummings invented part of the flush toilet called the S-trap. This part used standing water to seal the outlet of the bowl. This kept the smell from the sewer from escaping. The S-trap is still used today. 26. What is the main idea of this story? A. Flush toilets have been around for a long time. B. Ancient Egypt and China had flush toilets. C. Alexander Cummings invented the flush toilet. D. The Roman Empire had public bath houses.
31. 27. Which of the following is not an example of conflict found in a story? a. character vs. self b. character vs. character c. character vs. society d. character vs. anxiety
32. "Ow! Mark, watch where you throw that!" Amy cried as she rubbed her head. She could not believe how crazy everyone was acting. Mark and his buddies were throwing a football across the room. Ms. Nelson had only been gone five minutes, and everyone was pretending like it was summer vacation. "Dude, throw it here!" Mark shouted. He loved when he could goof off like this. Who wants to be hard at work, learning complicated math for over an hour? Just as Mark caught the football, Ms. Nelson walked into the room. "What is going on in here?" she yelled. "Mark, Jared—you two have detention! Who else wants to get in trouble?" 28. What is the setting of this passage? A. a loud classroom B. a shopping mall C. a slumber party D. a busy office
33. 29. I was so stuffed after my dinner at Forte’s, I vowed to never eat again!! a. onomatopoeia b. hyperbole c. idiom d. simile
34. 30. The marble rolled off the table then jumped across the hardwood floor. a. onomatopoeia b. hyperbole c. idiom d. personification
35. Keisha and Tina were in their room watching movies, scary movies. To make matters worse, a storm was about to let loose outside. Although Tina would not admit it, she was a little nervous. Just then, Tina heard something. She looked over at Keisha, her eyes wide. Keisha was busy eating popcorn. “Hey, listen,” Tina said, “I think I heard something outside the window.” “Oh, right, good one,” Keisha said with a mouthful of popcorn. “Shhh! There it goes again!” Tina was noticeably freaked out. “Hey! I hear it too! Creepy!” Keisha stopped munching and listened harder. “It sounds like an animal!” “Maybe it’s a werewolf,” Tina joked. “Yeah, or maybe the Creature From the Black Lagoon!” Keisha snorted, “Hey, let’s go see.” “I don’t know. What if it’s bad?” Tina asked. She didn’t like the idea of heading outside in the dark. “Don’t be silly, goof,” Keisha said and stood up. “Hold on,” Tina said, “I’ll be right back.” She headed into the kitchen. “Hurry up,” Keisha said, “I want to finish watching the movie before morning.” “Ha, ha, very funny,” Tina joked sarcastically, “I have to get a flashlight.” The two girls opened the front door and headed over to the spot where Tina thought the sound might be coming from. The sky overhead looked ominous. Lightning streaked from cloud to cloud, and thunder boomed in the distance. The bushes under the window were thick and overgrown. “I don’t think I see anything,” Keisha said. Tina lifted the flashlight and pointed it towards the bushes. That’s when they heard it—a wailing, almost like a ghost. “Oh man! Let’s go back inside right now,” she said. “Hold on,” Keisha said, “Wait a second.” All of a sudden a little bright ball of fur raced out of the bushes and hissed at the two girls. They both freaked out, and Tina dropped the flashlight. “Wait, wait!” Keisha shouted as Tina was headed toward the front door, “It’s a kitten!” “What do you mean?” asked Tina. “I mean it’s just a little kitten!” Keisha said. She was laughing so hard she could hardly stand up. Tina looked carefully at the little thing. It was definitely a kitten, but it was hissing and making quite a fuss. The little guy was arching his back and showing his teeth. He almost looked like he meant it. “Ugh, I hate cats,” Tina said. However, looking down at him, she could not help but change her mind. “Hey little guy, I think I know how you feel." She turned and headed for the front door. “Hey, you can’t just leave him out here in the storm,” Keisha called after her. “I know,” Tina called back, “I’m going to ask Mom and Dad if we can keep him. He needs a mommy.”
36. 31. Why might Tina suggest that the sound outside could be from a werewolf? A. Tina was trying to scare Keisha so that she would be scared too. B. Tina really thought that there might be a werewolf outside the window. C. Tina was frightened and sometimes frightened people say odd things. D. Tina was scared and tried to make herself feel better with a joke.
37. 32. The baby bunny was so tiny, it looked like a cotton ball. a. simile b. hyperbole c. personification d. metaphor
38. The True Challengeby Richie Kahan My mind was clear. I couldn't hear anything. I was ready. Today would be my day. BANG! The gun sounded. I was off and out to the early lead. My form was perfect. I was running faster than ever before. I felt someone draw even with me. I ran as fast as I could. The crowd became excited as the finish line grew closer. It wasn't even a photo finish. I had lost by a good stride and a half. A mix of fans, friends, and coaches praised him at the finish line. Scott was my best friend, but I wasn't about to include myself in the roll call. After things calmed down, I walked over to him and said, "Good race, man." "You, too," he replied. I left the track feeling miserable. Driving home, all I could think about was how hard I had worked over the past six months. All of that effort and determination earned me a second place finish. Redwood High, not being known for its track team, had no more than one track star every year. Needless to say, second place just wasn't good enough. 33. Which detail from the passage best describes the conflict? A. "I had lost by a good stride and a half." B. "I was off and out to the early lead." C. "I was running faster than ever before." D. "I walked over to him and said, "Good race, man."
39. 34. “The boy was as cool as a cucumber as he walked into school for the first day of 7th grade.” This is an example of __. a. onomatopoeia b. hyperbole c. idiom d. personification
40. A hunter from Pennsylvania claims he has pictures of the legendary Bigfoot. Rick Jacobs says that he snapped pictures of the creature in September 2007. Jacobs had set up a camera in a tree in the Allegheny National Forest. Jacobs says that he will not tell the exact place where the picture was taken. He thinks that hunters and tourists will flood the area to try to see Bigfoot. The Bigfoot Field Research Organization says that the picture is of a young Bigfoot. The animal has two arms and two legs but walks hunched over. Jacobs had sent copies of the pictures to the group. He says he wanted proof that the pictures are actually of Bigfoot. Some say that the pictures of Bigfoot are most likely of a bear. The Pennsylvania Game Commission argues that they have seen pictures like this before. It appears to be a bear with a possible skin disease. 35. From which point of view is this passage written? A. First person B. Second person C. Third person D. It shifts from third person to first person.
41. 36. The old screen door creaked and slammed as the storm began. a. onomatopoeia b. hyperbole c. idiom d. personification
42. The Ski Run From the top of the ski run, the mountainside below Ian was an ocean of white as he gripped his poles like an Olympic racer and prepared to push off. Behind him, a timid sun poked through the heavy blanket of purple cloud that had descended upon the ski area, briefly illuminating the top section of the run. Ian took full advantage. He headed straight for the sunny spots and glided his freshly waxed skis across the crusty top layer of icy snow. As he made his way into the woodsy part of the run, the sun snapped out like a light bulb. The trail through the fir trees, towering like skyscrapers around Ian, became impossible to discern. Flakes the size of ping-pong balls fell heavily now. As he came to edge of the woods, the wind whipped up with a roar, swirling snow filling his vision. He could no longer make out the terrain in front of him. All Ian could do now was stop and wait, hunker against a tree trunk, and pray the storm would lift as quickly as it came. 37. How does the precise, sensory language contribute to the mood of this passage? A. It conveys the passage of time. B. It suggests that Ian is a thrill seeker. C. It creates a feeling of safety. D. It helps to build the tension.
43. 38. “The baby babbled backwards at Bobby’s birthday bash.” This is an example of ___. a. onomatopoeia b. hyperbole c. alliteration d. personification
44. GameFAQs is a Web site that hosts walkthroughs for video games. It also has answers to many frequently asked questions to popular video games. The Web site was created in November 1995 by Jeff Veasey. The site has a lot of video game information. It is a place where gamers can get almost any information about games. It covers systems from the Atari to the Xbox 360. The Web site also covers computer games. The information on the Web site is given by volunteer gamers. Then, it is reviewed by the site's two editors, Jeff Veasey and Allen Tyner. The Web site also has a large message board community. Every game listed on the site has a board for discussion or game help. 39. Which is the best summary for this paragraph? A. GameFAQshas information on old and new video games. It has information for Xbox 360 games like Halo. It also has several message boards where gamers can discuss their favorite computer games. It was created by Jeff Veasey. B. GameFAQshas a lot of information about video games. It helps people with questions they have about games. It also gives them information on how to play the games well. Users can post messages on the message boards. C. GameFAQsis a Web site that helps video gamers with their games. It was created in 1995 and covers old and new video and computer games. The site is run by two editors, who check volunteer information before putting it on the site. D. GameFAQsis a good Web site that allows gamers to discuss all kinds of video and computer games. It was started in November 1995. Allen Tyner is one of the two editors who checks the information volunteers put on the Web site.
45. 40. The star is a shiny diamond in the sky. a. simile b. hyperbole c. personification d. metaphor