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A school lunch menu shows: Monday – pasta; Tuesday – tacos; Wednesday – soup and salad; Thursday – fish; Friday – pizza. On which day is fish served?

1. AMonday
2. BTuesday
3. CFriday
4. DThursday

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. AGo to sleep
2. BCatch the bird
3. CPlay with a ball
4. DFind its owner

Crows are clever birds. Scientists have seen them use sticks as tools to pull insects out of tree bark. What have scientists seen crows do?

1. ASwim to catch fish
2. BNest underground
3. CCopy human words
4. DUse sticks as tools

“Of all the jobs on the farm, Leo liked feeding the calves best. He even woke up early on weekends to feed them.” Which detail supports the idea that Leo enjoys feeding the calves?

1. ALeo lived with his family.
2. BThe calves lived on the farm with other animals.
3. CHe even woke up early on weekends to feed them.
4. DThere were many different jobs to do on the farm.

“Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a teacher in Massachusetts who wanted an indoor game for his students during the cold winter.” Why did Naismith invent basketball?

1. ATo start a professional league
2. BTo replace football at the school
3. CTo win a sports competition in Canada
4. DTo give students an indoor winter game

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe is not really injured at all.
2. BHe wants everyone to worry about him.
3. CHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
4. DHe did not notice that he had fallen over.

“The writer’s grandfather never talked about the war. Only after his death did the family find a box of medals and letters in the attic.” What does this detail suggest?

1. AHe gave his medals away to friends.
2. BHe never served in the war at all.
3. CHe talked about the war with his family every day.
4. DHe kept his wartime experiences private.

Passage 1: “School uniforms reduce bullying because no one is teased about clothes.” Passage 2: “School uniforms limit students’ ability to express who they are.” What is the main difference between the two passages?

1. ABoth argue that uniforms should be banned.
2. BOne argues for uniforms and the other against.
3. CBoth argue that uniforms cost too much.
4. DOne gives facts while the other tells a personal story.