Nonfiction Test Study Guide

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Nonfiction Test Study Guide
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Question 1

• In Exploring the Titanic, after delivering the
  iceberg warning to the Captain, Bride thought
  what?

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Answer 1

• The captain seemed unconcerned or didnt seem to
  care.

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Question 2

• Describe the atmosphere as Jack Thayer hurries up
  on deck after the collision.

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Answer 2

• The atmosphere is scary, upsetting, and
  horrifying.

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Question 3

• Why does the Titanics near collision with
  another ship create suspense at the beginning of
  the story?

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Answer 3

• We know the Titanic will sink on this voyage .

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Question 4

• Describe the situation aboard ship immediately
  after the Titanic hit the iceberg.

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Answer 4

• Passengers did not know how serious the situation
  was.

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Question 5

• What is the difference between a fact and an
  opinion?

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Answer 5

• A fact is a statement that can be proved while an
  opinion is a statement that can be supported but
  cannot be proven.

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Question 6

• What creates an atmosphere of suspense on board
  of the Titanic?

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Answer 6

• There was so much confusion in the radio room
  that one of the iceberg warnings was never
  delivered.

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Question 7

• Why were the two wireless operators were tired
  Sunday morning?

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Answer 7

• Theyd transmitting messages from passengers late
  into the night.

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Question 8

• Why were some passengers on deck playing football
  with pieces of ice after the collision?

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Answer 8

• They didnt know how bad the boat was really
  damaged and what was going to happen next.

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Question 9

• Why does Brides decision to take a nap late
  Sunday night add suspense to the story?

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Answer 9

• You know that they will crash into the iceberg
  very soon.

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Question 10

• In Jackie Robinson Justice at Last, the
  authors use facts about racism to explain what
  about Jackie Robinson?

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Answer 10

• Jackie Robinson had great courage to go up
  against all of the racism.

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Question 11

• In Jackie Robinson Justice at Last, why did
  Branch Rickey want Robinson to take abuse from
  whites?

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Answer 11

• He wanted Robinson to be a dignified or noble
  hero.

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Question 12

• In Jackie Robinson Justice at Last, Branch
  Rickey wanted baseball to be how?

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Answer 12

• He wanted baseball to be integrated.

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Question 13

• The authors think one main reason for Jackie
  Robinsons greatness was his ability to do what?

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Answer 13

• He had an amazing ability to play the game of
  baseball.

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Question 14

• His teammates finally accepted Robinson why?

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Answer 14

• He was a team player and tried to help everyone
  on his team succeed and win.

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Question 15

• What is the purpose or most important point the
  author of The Shutout was trying to get across
  to the readers of the story?

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Answer 15

• After the Civil War, African American players
  were kept from major-league baseball.

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Question 16

• In 1867, the National Association of Base Ball
  Players ruled what?

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Answer 16

• It ruled that teams with African American players
  would not be allowed in the Association.

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Question 17

• What was the reason why researchers are not able
  to find out much about the early Negro Leagues?

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Answer 17

• Records were not well kept, and the white press
  generally ignored the Negro Leagues.

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Question 18

• What was the racial situation in baseball before
  the Civil War?

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Answer 18

• There was general open-mindedness for integrated
  teams in the North.

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Question 19

• What reason was given by the National Association
  of Base Ball Players for not allowing Association
  teams to be integrated?

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Answer 19

• The Association wanted to keep away from personal
  and political problems.

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Question 20

• What is the authors opinion of the exclusion of
  African Americans by the National Association of
  Base Ball Players?

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Answer 20

• It was wrong that they made the decision based on
  prejudice.

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Question 21

• According to The Loch Ness Monster, the local
  government in Scotland has made what official
  regarding the monster?

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Answer 21

• The government has taken steps to protect the
  Loch Ness monster.

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Question 22

• What kinds of stories from oral tradition are
  mentioned in The Loch Ness Monster?

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Answer 22

• The stories are ones that describe sightings of
  Nessie.

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Question 23

• George Laycocks purpose in writing The Loch
  Ness Monster is what?

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Answer 23

• He wanted to notify readers about scientific
  research about the monster of Loch Ness.

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Question 24

• According to The Loch Ness Monster, photographs
  that are said to show the Loch Ness monster are
  in what condition?

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Answer 24

• They contain unclear or indistinct images of a
  giant animal in the water.

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Question 25

• After reading The Loch Ness Monster, what you
  can conclude that the depth of the water in Loch
  Ness?

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Answer 25

• Because the water is supposed to be so deep, this
  provides support for those who think that the
  Loch Ness monster does exist.

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Question 26

• How does Julia Alvarezs describe her family in
  Names / Nombres?

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Answer 26

• She describes her family as being close to each
  other, big, and loving.

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Question 27

• How did Julia Alvarez feel about her last name
  when she arrived in New York City as a young girl?

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Answer 27

• She felt that it was beautiful and rich sounding.

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Question 28

• How does Julia react when her high-school friends
  call her Jules, Hey Jude, and Judy Alcatraz?

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Answer 28

• She feels well-liked.

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Question 29

• During junior and senior high, how does Julia
  feel about her name being different than the
  other students?

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Answer 29

• She would prefer to have a name similar to
  everyone elses so that she would be normal.

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Question 30

• How do Julia Alvarezs parents react to her
  interest in reading and writing stories and poems?

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Answer 30

• They try to support Julia in her writing.

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Question 31

• What is the definition of the following word?
• atmosphere

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Answer 31
the feeling in a work or passage mood
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Question 32

• What is the definition of the following word?
• fact

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Answer 32
information that can be proved true or false
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Question 33

• What is the definition of the following word?
• opinion

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Answer 33
expresses a belief that can be supported but not
proved
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Question 34

• What is the definition of the following word?
• majestically

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Answer 34
grandly
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Question 35

• What is the definition of the following word?
• novelty

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Answer 35
something new or unusual
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Question 36

• What is the definition of the following word?
• collision

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Answer 36
coming together with a sudden force
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Question 37

• What is the definition of the following word?
• anecdotes

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Answer 37
short, entertaining tales
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Question 38

• What is the definition of the following word?
• irrational

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Answer 38
unreasonable
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Question 39

• What is the definition of the following word?
• elusive

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Answer 39
Always escaping
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Question 40

• What is the definition of the following word?
• orator

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Answer 40
speaker
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Question 41

• What is the definition of the following word?
• retaliate

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Answer 41
To do wrong to someone in return for a wrong he
or she did
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Question 42

• What is the definition and example for the
  following type of sentence?
• Declarative

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Answer 42

• States a fact or gives information
• My dogs name is Cujo.

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Question 43

• What is the definition and example for the
  following type of sentence?
• Imperative

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Answer 43

• Gives a command or makes a request
• Please pass that pencil.

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Question 44

• What is the definition and example for the
  following type of sentence?
• Interrogative

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Answer 44

• Asks a question
• Where is your notebook?

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Question 45

• What is the definition and example for the
  following type of sentence?
• Declarative

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Answer 45

• Shows strong emotion
• What a great day!