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