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Selection Test A
Comprehension
Read each of the following questions. Then choose the letter of the best answer. (6 points each)
1.

What inspired Steven Kutchers love of insects? experiencing nature when he was a child B. starting the Insect Fair in Los Angeles C. watching movies that feature insects D. hearing about a professors love of insects
A.

4.

One of Kutchers main goals is to star in as many movies as he can B. educate the public about insects C. discover a new kind of spider D. learn how to paint spiders
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You can guess that the people who made Spider-Man wanted the spider in the movie to be blue and red-orange so that it would draw attention to Spider-Mans tricks teach people about strange spiders C. cause audiences to laugh D. match Spider-Man
A. B.

2.

Choose the statement that best summarizes the main points of Kutchers education. He studied spiders while on family vacations. B. His education came from working in his field. C. His career required a degree from film school. D. He earned degrees in entomology and biology.
A.

6.

Look at the sidebar text features. The heading helps you know that the sidebar is about controlling insect pests B. copying Kutchers career path C. becoming and being an entomologist D. deciding what subject to study in college
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3.

What did Kutcher do that shows the ability to adapt to new ideas? developed an interest in the outdoors early in life B. considered new career options after college C. counted the number of insects in movies D. worked hard on his first movie set
A.

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Vocabulary
Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word. (6 points each)
7.

Someone who has potential has a desire to teach B. the ability to develop C. a way to learn about nature D. an interest in studying science
A.

9.

What does perseverance mean? willingness to take a chance B. knowledge in many areas C. persistence in following a plan D. excitement about a new idea
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What does engaging mean? quiet B. talented C. likeable D. smart

A.

10.

A rendition is a pictorial representation B. an acceptable action C. an unusual talent D. a difficult task

A.

Written Response
Short Response On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions

based on your knowledge of the selection. (10 points each) 11. Describe two tricks that Kutcher can make insects do.
12.

What can Spider-Man do that real spiders do? Identify one skill in your response.

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Extended Response Answer the following question based on your knowledge of the selection. Write one or two paragraphs on a separate sheet of paper. (20 points) 13. How does the article show that Kutcher values education? Use three details from the selection to support your response.