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LITERARY TEXT Short Story

Read the passage. Then, answer the question(s).

(1) Celeste and Lonnie had been next-door neighbors since the two had come home from the
same hospital as infants. They played together as toddlers, went to the same preschool, and even
played in Little League together. Then, Celeste moved to California.

(2) At first, they kept up their friendship via email. Over time, though, the emails grew more
brief and less frequent. Finally, they stopped altogether. Life took over, with new friends and
activities crowding out the past.

(3) Then, one day when the two were juniors in high school, Lonnie received an email from
Celeste. Celeste wrote to say that she would be coming north to Portland by train for an interview
at the university that she expected to attend. “I’m looking forward to meeting you again, Lonnie!”
she added. Lonnie, however, was hesitant about seeing her. Did they really have anything in
common anymore? He dreaded having to pretend to be interested in a person who was now a
virtual stranger. Didn’t she realize years had passed, that he was no longer the little boy she had
once known? Why did she assume they were still friends?

(4) Nevertheless, Lonnie offered to pick Celeste up at the train station. How could he refuse
without seeming rude? When he arrived, his anxiety heightened. What did she think they would
have to talk about—the cartoons they used to watch together? He realized he didn’t even know
what she looked like now—he and Celeste had never exchanged photos.

(5) When a lovely young woman got off the train and walked up to him, right where he said he
would be standing, he had no idea at first who she was. “Lonnie?” she inquired. And then: “Lonnie,
it is you! How wonderful to see you!” She hugged him fiercely and gave him a light kiss on the
cheek. He stood stunned for a moment, but then he slowly smiled. He had been trying to persuade
his parents to send him east for college. Suddenly, he found himself wondering whether it would
be easier after all to go to school in Portland.

1. On which conflict does the passage focus? * (1 Point)

a. Lonnie’s internal struggle about whether to agree to meet with Celeste again.
b. Lonnie’s external struggle with Celeste over whether or not to maintain their friendship.
c. Celeste’s internal struggle about whether to stay friendly with Lonnie and see him again.
d. Lonnie’s external struggle with his parents about whether to attend college close to home.
 2.The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A Which is the best justified inference you can make from events after Celeste steps off the
train? * (1 Point)

a. In spite of the time that has passed, Celeste has not changed since Lonnie last saw her.
b. For several minutes, Lonnie does not realize who is speaking to him.
c. Lonnie is disturbed and put off by Celeste’s friendliness.
d. Lonnie discovers he likes Celeste and is glad he decided to meet her again.

3.Part B Which excerpts from paragraph 5 best support the answer to Part A?

Choose two options. * (1 Point)

a. When a lovely young woman got off the train and walked up to him, . . .he had no idea at first who
she was.
b. She hugged him fiercely and gave him a light kiss on the cheek.
c. He stood stunned for a moment, but then he slowly smiled.
d. Suddenly, he found himself wondering whether it would be easier after all to go to school in
Portland.

LITERARY TEXT Historical Fiction

Read this passage. Then, answer the question(s).

(1) It was a fine harbor, well protected from the sea, yet with the sea easily reachable through
navigable waters. (2) The vessel sailed for the Dutch West India Company, its mission to purchase
from the natives a base from which to conduct company trade. (3) The best location, it was
decided, was the tip of the hilly island the natives called Manna-hata. (4) Dutch being unfamiliar to
the natives, the captain employed broken French and a great deal of sign language to arrange for
the purchase. (5) For goods worth only about sixty Dutch guilders—cloth, kettles, knives, shirts—
he concluded what he thought was a splendid bargain, acquiring the island for the company. (6)
The Tall One spoke as best he could to the strangers from across the waters. (7) “I know my
people’s love of the land. I hear your words, but I do not think you share this love. (8) When you
speak, I hear only your want. (9) I hear only your need. (10) Your need is for a place to hunt. (11)
Your want is for a promise of safety. (12) For this, you make offerings. (13) Very well. (14) There is
enough here to share. (15) I accept your offerings, and I welcome you in peace.” (16) He did not
understand why later they expected him and his people to leave the area.
 4. From the details in this passage, what can you conclude about the captain and the company
he represents? * (1 Point)

a. They place little value on ships and sailing.

b. They place little value on trading goods.
c. They place great importance on property ownership.
d. They place great importance on the spiritual beauty of nature.

5. Part A What contrast between the views of the captain and those of the Tall One does the
passage show most clearly? * (1 Point)

a. The captain sees trade as an important activity; the Tall One does not.
b. The Tall One does not value material possessions; the captain does.
c. The Tall One understands the importance of land; the captain does not.
d. The captain believes buyers have exclusive rights; the Tall One does not.

6. Part B Which excerpt from the text best supports the answer to Part A? * (1 Point)

a. The vessel sailed for the Dutch West India Company, its mission to purchase from the natives a
base from which to conduct company trade. (sentence 2)
b. For goods worth only about sixty Dutch guilders . . . he concluded what he thought was a
splendid bargain, acquiring the island for the company. (sentence 5)
c. “There is enough here to share. I accept your offerings, and I welcome you in peace.”
(sentences 14–15)
d. He did not understand why later they expected him and his people to leave the area.

7. Which meaning of the word "base" is used in sentence 2? * (1 Point)

a. a supporting foundation
b. a center of operations
c. a sand-filled bag
d. a main ingredient

8. Which plot detail illustrates the climax of the story told in this passage? * (1 Point)

a. the decision by the Dutch to purchase part of Manna-hata as a base.

b. the discussion of arrangements regarding the terms of the purchase.
c. the Tall One’s announcement of his decision regarding the purchase.
d. the effect of the purchase upon the native population of Manna-hata.

10. In sentences 7–15, how does the Tall One’s language most clearly suggest his attitude? * (2
Points)

a. The Tall One’s use of simple language suggests his sincerity at a serious moment.
b. The Tall One’s use of emotional words suggests his anger toward the Dutch.
c. The Tall One’s use of technical terms suggests his sense of superiority.
d. The Tall One’s use of slang suggests his amusement at the situation.