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Georgia Milestones Practice – Selected Response
Directions: Select the correct text in the passage. Write the complete sentence as your answer.
1. Which sentence from the passage best supports the following idea? Henry Cisneros worked to improve the lives of people.
Henry Cisneros
Henry Cisneros is an American politician and businessman who was born in San Antonio, Texas. After earning a Master's degree at
Texas A&M University, he earned a second Master's degree at Harvard. He then returned to Texas to pursue a career in politics. In
1975, he became the youngest member to serve on the San Antonio city council. In 1981, he became the mayor of San Antonio. As
mayor, one of his main goals was to improve the economy of San Antonio. He implemented programs to create new jobs and rebuild
the city's economic base. Cisneros had a successful career as mayor, and he went on to serve four terms from 1981 to 1989.
Directions: Select the correct text in the passage. Write the complete sentence as your answer.
2. Which sentence is evidence that arthropods molt multiple times during their lives?
Invertebrates
Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. This term distinguishes these animals from vertebrates, which are animals
that have a spinal column. A snail at the beach, an insect in a tree, and an earthworm in the soil are all kinds of invertebrates. The
invertebrate group can be divided into many smaller groups or classifications. For example, one major group of invertebrates is
arthropods. Lobsters, insects, and spiders are all arthropods. Arthropods have an exoskeleton, which is a hard outer or external
skeleton that supports and protects the animal. The exoskeleton is a shell that covers the animal’s body. The exoskeleton does not
grow along with the rest of the animal. It must be shed and formed anew as the animal becomes increasingly larger. This process is
called molting, and it occurs at different stages of growth and development. While the new exoskeleton hardens, the animal is less
protected.
“Your main problem is that you take yourself too seriously, Flo,” Aubrey said. “There’s nothing wrong with being a poet, but do you
have to wear all black and speak in that sing-song voice all of the time?”
“Don’t try to stifle my intellectual growth, man,” Flo said. “I need to think, walk, and act poetry all of the time so that I am ready to
write a poem whenever it comes to me!”
“Flo, I have known you since we were 5 years old, and you are not that deep!” Aubrey responded. “You read all of the Midnight
series, for goodness sake! Stop pretending, and just be yourself!”
“Aubrey, keep your voice down!” Flo said, checking to make sure no one heard her. “I didn’t come here for you to tell me what to do.
I came so you could tell me what to do to get a date for the poetry reading.”
“Since when are you interested in getting a date? I thought you said you enjoyed being alone so you could ‘channel all of your high
school anguish’ into your poetry?”
“Since I found out all of the other girls in my poetry group are bringing dates,” Flo said. “Are you going to help your best friend or
what?”
“You know there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to help you, but I don’t know any special strategies or anything,” Aubrey said. “I am just
myself around guys. If they like me, then great. If they don’t, it’s not the end of the world.”
“You do what?” Flo said in disbelief. “If that’s what it takes to get a boyfriend, I think I will stay single!” She slammed her locker.
Aubrey just shook her head and laughed. “Are we still on for movie night Friday?”
“Only if you bring Mean Girls,” Flo said, pouting. “You know it’s my favorite!”
“Of course, Flo,” Aubrey replied. “I know you like complex international films."
Both girls broke up into laughter.
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3. From the passage the reader can tell that
A. Flo is naturally gifted when it comes to meeting guys.
B. Aubrey and Flo have been friends for a long time.
C. Aubrey is probably more intelligent than Flo.
D. Flo's least favorite pastime is writing her own poetry.
4. Which quote from the passage supports the idea that Flo and Aubrey are good friends?
A. "There's nothing wrong with being a poet, but do you have to wear all black and speak in that sing-song voice all of the time?"
B. "You know there's nothing I wouldn't do to help you, but I don't know any special strategies or anything."
C. "I am just myself around guys. If they like me, then great . If they don't, it's not the end of the world."
D. "I need to think, walk, and act poetry all of the time so that I am ready to write a poem whenever it comes to me!"
5. Which can be inferred from this passage?
A. Poets at high schools have to wear black.
B. Aubrey is one of the most popular kids.
C. Flo isn't comfortable with being herself.
D. Flo has more dating experience than Aubrey.
6. Which quote from the passage helps show the reader that Flo isn't as deep as she pretends to be?
A. "Only if you bring Mean Girls . . . You know it's my favorite!"
B. "Don't try to stifle my intellectual growth, man."
C. "Are you going to help your best friend or what?"
D. "I came so you could tell me what to do to get a date for the poetry reading."
7. Based on the evidence in the passage, which statement is most likely true?
A. Flo is pretending to be deep just to get a date.
B. Aubrey is one of the best poets at school.
C. Flo is probably very dramatic about most things.
D. Aubrey and Flo do not get along very well.
8. From this passage, the reader can tell that Aubrey is
A. honest.
B. untrustworthy.
C. serious.
D. impractical.
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“If I had to pick one book that has had a major impact on me, it would be The House on Mango Street,” Hope said, staring at the
floor and picking at the hem of her dress.
“Hope, I would love for you to tell us why that is, but first, I want you to lift your head and stand up straight,” Ms. Richardson said.
“You know no one here is going to bite you, right? This room is full of the same people who have been with you all year.”
“Yes ma’am,” Hope replied. She took a deep breath and looked out at her audience. The room was filled with students who looked
terrified. I guess that’s one of the benefits of having to go first, she thought. Everyone is so worried about speaking in front of the class
that no one is really listening.
“Are you ready?” Ms. Richardson asked.
Hope nodded and started again. “The reason why The House on Mango Street is my favorite book we’ve read this year is because
of Esperanza,” Hope said slowly. “First of all, her name is the same as mine because ‘Esperanza’ means ‘hope’ in Spanish.”
“I have always really wanted to be a writer, and the way Sandra Cisneros organized the book with each chapter as a different story
really impressed me,” she continued. “I never thought I could write a whole book, but The House on Mango Street has changed what a
book looks like for me.”
From the corner of her eye, Hope could see a smile on Ms. Richardson’s face.
“The ‘Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark’ chapter was one of my favorites because it reminded me a lot of my dad. He works
very hard like Esperanza’s dad."
The more Hope talked about The House on Mango Street, the less afraid she was. She was so excited that some of her classmates
actually sat up and appeared to be listening to what she had to say. Before she knew it, her book report was over. And she didn’t faint
like she thought she would.
“See, that wasn’t as hard you thought it would be, was it?” Ms. Richardson said, interrupting Hope’s thoughts. She gave Hope a pat
on the back.
“It sure wasn’t,” Hope said.
9. Which quote from the passage supports the idea that Ms. Richardson is a caring teacher?
A. "You know no one here is going to bite you, right? This room is full of the same people who have been with you all year."
B. "Hope, I would love for you to tell us why that is, but first, I want you to lift your head and stand up straight."
C. "If I had to pick one book that has had a major impact on me, it would be The House on Mango Street."
D. "I never thought I could write a whole book, but The House on Mango Street has changed what a book looks like for me."
10. Read the following sentences from the passage.
I guess that's one of the benefits of having to go first, she thought. Everyone is so worried about speaking in front of the class that no
one is really listening.
What does this quote from the passage mean?
A. Esperanza's classmates are afraid they will be called on to go first in her place.
B. All of the students in Esperanza's class are equally afraid of giving their book reports.
C. All of the students in Esperanza's class are listening because they love the book, too.
D. Ms. Richardson is making all of Esperanza's classmates sit up straight and listen.
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Answers
1. -2. -3. B
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. B
Explanations
1. -2. -3. In the passage, Aubrey says that she and Flo have been friends since they were five. She also says that they are in high school. The
reader can infer that she and Flo have been friends for a long time.
4. In this quote from the passage, Aubrey tells Flo that she would do anything to help her. Flo also refers to Aubrey as her best friend.
Based on the dialogue, readers can tell that the two girls are good friends.
5. Read the passage again. When Aubrey confronts Flo about pretending to be someone that she is not, Flo has to make sure that no
one is listening. And when Aubrey tells Flo that the best way to meet guys is to be herself, Flo refuses to do so. Both instances show
that Flo is not comfortable being herself.
6. The reader can tell from this quote that Flo probably isn't all that deep if a teen comedy called Mean Girls is her favorite movie.
7. Pay special attention to the things Aubrey says to Flo and Flo's responses. The reader can conclude she is probably a dramatic
person.
8. In this passage, Aubrey is honest with Flo. She tells Flo that she needs to stop pretending to be someone she is not. She also
reveals how she relates with guys.
9. Ms. Richardson says this in order to make Hope feel more comfortable. The reader can tell that Hope's teacher cares about her.
10. From Hope's thoughts, the reader can tell her classmates look terrified because they are also afraid of speaking in front of the
class.