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Skies Over Sweet Water
Test Description: 8th Grade STAAR Reading
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The final sentence of the excerpt suggests that Byrd most likely feels-
A
accomplished
B
hopeful
C
insincere
D
frustrated
2) Which event form the excerpt suggests that Byrd will resolve her conflict?
A
Byrd discusses her book with the girl on the train
B
Byrd discovers that the girl on the train is also a pilot
C
Byrd explains why she dislikes her full name to the girl on the train.
D
Byrd remembers that she has food she can share with the girl on the train
3) What does Byrd's explanation in paragraph 13 reveal to the reader?
A
Byrd's mother disapproves of the nickname Byrd has given herself
B
Byrd and her mother have a different expectation about how Byrd should live her life
C
Byrd is puzzled by her mother's motivation for giving her an elaborate name
D
Byrd's mother thinks Byrd should spend more time helping support the family
4) The author builds tension at the beginning of the excerpt by-
A
indicating that Byrd does not have the resources to live on her own
B
implying that Byrd has run away form home
C
hinting that the train trip will be lengthy
D
suggesting that Byrd is uncomfortable talking to the people she does not know
5) Which event initiates the rising action of the excerpt?
A
The girl on the train tells Byrd that they have reached Texas.
B
Byrd fall asleep while reading fer favorite book
C
The girl on the train notices the book Byrd is reading.
D
Byrd is assisted by the conductor at the start of the trip
6) The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand that Byrd-
A
think that she will not enjoy such a long train ride.
B
is impressed by the fine features of the train's interior
C
wishes she could use a different form of transportation
D
believes that she is prepared for her journey
7) For Byrd, going to Sweetwater most likely represents-
A
her desire to learn form past experiences
B
her willingness to accept more responsibilities
C
the chance fo rher to use her imagination
D
the opportunity to be a valued member of a group
8) What is the setting in a story
A
the time and place
B
the place
C
HEB
D
school
9) Which definition most closely matches the way the word nice is used in paragraph 11?
A
showing accuracy or skill
B
pleasing or satisfying
C
appealing or attractive
D
kind and friendly
10) What is the climax in the story?
A
the most important part turning point
B
the exciting part of the story
C
the setting
D
the end
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