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Test Description: STAAR Reading Test
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which sentence supports the idea that the instruments are part of what makes Recycled Orchestra Special?
A
The cost of traditional violin is far out of the reach of many residents in Cateura.
B
The group has performed in Brazin, Panama, and Colombia.
C
The museum honored the orchestra with an exhibit showcasing its instruments.
D
As more children wanted to participate, Chavez knew that more instruments were needed.
2) Which idea about the Recycled Orchestra does the author highlight throughout the selection?
A
The orchestra is successful because of Chavez's skill as a leader.
B
The goal of the orchestra is to support children of Caetura.
C
The orchestra members plan to become professional musicians.
D
The people of Caetura support the orchesta by working as recyclers.
3) In order to be successful in the orchestra, members most likely had to -
A
show that they had a natural talent for playing music
B
make a commitment to devote time to practicing their skills
C
work together to locate materials for their instruments
D
develop an interest for the style of music they would be playing
4) Gomez travels to the landfill several times a wekk to search for materials most likely because he-
A
knows which items would be best suited for crafting the instruments
B
hopes to find an instrument that is intact
C
wants to create a new style of instrument
D
believes that items from the landfill create unique sounds
5) The initial success of Chavez's project depends primarily on-
A
inspiring the local children to participate in the orchestra
B
spreading awareness of the benifits of reusing materials
C
finding resources within the community
D
obtaining invitaitons to perform in foreing countries
6) Which sentence from the selection expresses an opinion?
A
Chavez began by teaching music lessons.
B
Inspired by the orchestra, Paraguayan filmmaker Alejandra Amarilla Nash made a documentary about the group.
C
The U. S. performance took place at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix ,Arizona.
D
The Recycled Orchestra has shown the world that with a love of music and a sense of belonging, people can change their lives
7) Where does the story take place
A
Uruguay
B
Canada
C
Pharr
D
Texas
8) What are the the instruments made of?
A
scraps
B
plastic
C
brass
D
metal
9) What type of music group does the selection talk about?
A
harmonic
B
tejano
C
orchestra
D
band
10) Why does Chavez think it is important for kids to learn to play?
A
to be famous
B
to make money
C
travel the world
D
makes them better citizens
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