a.

He once ran through a golden field.

c.

Uncle Joe loved to shoot things.

b.

Philbo just loves running.

d.

Uncle Joe missed.

a.

The running dog later attacked Uncle Joe

c.

Philbo hid Joe’s guns.

b.

Uncle, though, still loved to shoot things.

d.

He didn’t aim his rifle at Philbo anymore

a.

The baby slept quietly in the crib.

c.

The crying baby woke the house.

b.

Someone flipped on the light switch.

d.

I rocked the baby to sleep.

a.

quietly

c.

stealthily

b.

very

d.

unleashed

a.

rude

c.

slowly

b.

tired

d.

filthy

a.

old

c.

old

b.

shouting

d.

busses

a.

raced

c.

blew

b.

clanking

d.

tried

a.

revved

c.

hit

b.

sliced

d.

soared

a.

an old cowboy

c.

of a killer bull

b.

on the back

d.

with him

a.

Mr. Randles

c.

revolved

b.

planet

d.

kindness

a.

Mr. Randles, everyone’s favorite teacher, high-fived Liam’s forehead.

c.

Liam moved from Oregon to Sandpoint.

b.

Missoula, which is home to the UM, will host the games.

d.

Liam, who sometimes punches hummingbirds, yelped.

a.

Racing across the field,

c.

Uncle Joe raised his rifle

b.

Philbo our dog looked like a deer

d.

Although Uncle Joe missed

a.

Although

c.

Because

b.

If

d.

But

a.

If

c.

Since

b.

Although

d.

Because

a.

When

c.

Because

b.

Since

d.

Although

a.

Playing music all night long

c.

A favorite of mine

b.

Because he ate nine hot dogs

d.

He burnt the spaghetti

a.

Abraham Lincoln, considered one of our greatest leaders, struggled during his first term

c.

He gained enough votes for a second term.

b.

Although he struggled, he fought the good fight.

d.

He ran for a second term, and he won.

a.

He teaches English, and he teaches health.

c.

When Mr. Randles speaks, students listen.

b.

He is wise, and he is awesome.

d.

Sandpoint, a small North Idaho town, is home to the beloved Mr. Randles.

a.

Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare.

c.

Rosaline breaks Romeo’s heart.

b.

He also wrote Hamlet.

d.

He finds Juliet.

a.

Old, tired, and out of breath I had to wait for Grandpa to catch up.

c.

Screaming wildly, the police officer pulled the girl from the lion paw.

b.

Loud, red and blaring music, Brian climbed into the Corvette.

d.

The truck, old and rusted, coughed down the dusty road.

a.

The cat, huge and purring, jumped into my lap.

c.

Walking quietly down the hall, my brother snuck past my parents.

b.

Brilliant, red, and rumbling, I saw the Corvette drive down the lane.

d.

Hissing and bubbling, the water in the pot spilled on the floor.

a.

Who

c.

Whose

b.

Which

d.

That

a.

Neither Larry nor the mechanics was able to figure out the problem.

c.

The lawyer, in addition to the judge and the police officer, were confused.

b.

Either the nurse or the doctors were checking the patient.

d.

One of the boxes were open.

a.

We bought tickets in advance, but they were expensive.

c.

Before I ate dinner. I took Mom to Spokane.

b.

After we left the movie, we went to Dub’s.

d.

The movie was great. I liked the acting.

a.

He hung the painting but it was crooked.

c.

When the musician stood by the stage, he looked nervous.

b.

The artist painted carefully, and the painting was masterpiece.

d.

He seemed tired, and he seemed confused.

a.

The car, that was stolen, has been found by the river.

c.

The balloons, which were a birthday gift, gave him horrible gas.

b.

The man who bought the balloons ate everyone of them.

d.

He blew some disgusting bubbles.

a.

The cars’ hoods had been damaged.

c.

Mr. Randles’ students celebrated.

b.

The car’s tires had been slashed.

d.

The cat’s collar turned out to be the cat’s noose.

a.

Neither Brian nor the coaches was excited about the situation.

c.

Both Tim and Pat plans to attend college.

b.

Brian, as well as his parents, plays the banjo.

d.

Kevin, along with Scott and Danny, play in the band.

a.

The boy who’s armadillo was stolen cried.

c.

The bad guy wanted to where the shell as a hat.

b.

The armadillo was hiding under it’s shell.

d.

The boy didn’t know where to look.

a.

Planning to attend college while working at both a pizza shop and a bike shop, Jeff applied for several scholarships.

c.

At least that is what Jeff dreamed. After he woke up. He cried.

b.

Fortunately, Jeff received the Pizza-Bike scholarship. It is given to guys who work at pizza stores and bike shops.

d.

He went to the pizza store. He made a pepperoni pizza. He wore it around like a hat.

a.

The floor is in the shape of an octagon; it is surrounded by a cage.

c.

Randy Couture won the title he defeated Chuck Lidell.

b.

Fighters meet at the center and they are given instructions.

d.

Jon Jones kept the title he defeated Rashad Evans quite convincingly.

a.

Jennifer likes boating, swimming, and to fish.

c.

The car raced around the corner, down the street, and it went into the lake.

b.

Chris took us to the movies, the bowling alley and we went to the circus.

d.

Last night my dog was howling, barking, scratching the door.

a.

While Ali and Tyson were both dominating champions, one was a slugger and the other was a boxer.

c.

Both Ali and Tyson were great fighters.

b.

Muhammad Ali was the greatest fighter ever.

d.

Mike Tyson fought like more like George Foreman than Muhammad Ali

a.

First person

c.

Third person limited

b.

Second person

d.

Third person omniscient

a.

Superman was a speeding bullet

c.

He was like a locomotive

b.

He was able leap tall building

d.

able to clear a path of destruction

a.

Simile

c.

Personification

b.

Metaphor

d.

Extended Metaphor

a.

The pool is Olympic size and includes two diving boards.

c.

The football program has had a great deal of success over the years.

b.

The annex has six basketball courts and five racquetball courts.

d.

The school’s golf course is located a few blocks from campus.

a.

The commons offers a variety of restaurants.

c.

The school is centrally located close to downtown Missoula.

b.

The UM is located nearly 250-miles from cross-state rival Montana State.

d.

Just across the river, students will find restaurants and movie theaters.

a.

Chronological

c.

Idea with examples

b.

Spatial

d.

Order of importance

a.

Compare and Contrast

c.

Cause and Effect

b.

Classification and Definition

d.

Order of Importance

a.

Compare and Contrast

c.

Expository

b.

Persuasive

d.

Narrative

a.

I plan to attend college in Maryland because I love turtles.

c.

When packing for a trip to outer space, the traveler needs to keep three important points in mind.

b.

Nikko Matilda,a famous space author, should guide our trip to Neptune.

d.

When my father told me that we bought tickets to the moon, I didn’t know what to say.

a.

Discuss his past relationship with Mr. Dale

c.

Speak to getting in trouble with his dad.

b.

Elaborate on the consequences of his actions.

d.

Discuss the other students’ reactions to this scene in the hallway.

a.

Ford and Chevy’s are great trucks for a number of reasons, but there is a reason why Ford outsells Chevy.

c.

Chevrolet has not been in existence as long as Ford.

b.

Both Ford and Chevy make sports cars: Ford, the Mustang and Chevy, the Camaro.

d.

Fords and Chevrolet are simply different in every way.

a.

Cory’s experiences become increasingly blunt in what they reveal about life.

c.

Cory goes from pretending to fly over Zephyr to holding the hand of a gravely ill friend.

b.

Cory sees a man drive off a cliff.

d.

 Cory has dreams of life’s cruelties.

a.

When Mr. Dale pushed me against that wall, I knew that I wanted to become a teacher.

c.

A paramedic is a hybrid between an ambulance driver and a nurse.

b.

Teaching requires both a college degree and state certification.

d.

Paramedics should not be allowed to give shots.

a.

A

c.

D

b.

C

d.

E

a.

Images should be centered on the card.

c.

The card should be free of blemishes or marks.

b.

Card corners should be sharp.

d.

Cards entered the market a long, long time ago.

a.

Letter to friend, note cards

c.

Thank you note, phone message

b.

Journal, memo to colleague

d.

Research paper and business letter

a.

Superman: A Brief History

c.

Superman Versus Lex Luthor

b.

The Villains of Superman

d.

The History of Superheroes.

a.

During my days in junior high, I learned some very important lessons.

c.

There are many reasons why Sandpoint High School better prepares you for college than most other high schools.

b.

It’s important that you investigate colleges you may want to attend before your sophomore year in high school.

d.

Getting the right scholarship may not be as difficult as you think.

a.

When buying a snowboard for the first time, one must keep three important points in mind.

c.

When I reflect on the decisions of my youth, it is easy to understand why I ended up in jail.

b.

While Mike Tyson was a great fighter, he was no Muhammad Ali.

d.

Sandpoint should reconsider the bypass for several reasons, including costs, aesthetics,  and pollution.

a.

Discuss the period during which Ruth played

c.

Give numbers pertaining to things such as hits, homeruns, and batting averages of both players

b.

Offer a background (youth to adulthood) of both players

d.

Offer a detailed description of stadiums

a.

Discuss how he had gotten the bike for his tenth birthday

c.

Speak to his past history of ignoring his parents’ warning

b.

Detail the experiences of other kids going down that steep hill

d.

Offer information about his uncle, a famous bull rider

a.

1

c.

3

b.

2

d.

4

a.

1

c.

3

b.

2

d.

4

a.

Additionally, however

c.

Consequently, additionally

b.

However, therefore

d.

Additionally, however

a.

We asked are mechanic if it could be fixed.

c.

I asked if he excepted credit cards for payment.

b.

He said that everything accept the hood could be fixed.

d.

We didn’t expect him to laugh at us.

a.

Although the two characters are similiar in many ways, it is their journeys that distinguish them.

c.

Irving’s Owen Meany is his most complex character.

b.

Robert McCammon’s Cory Mackenson is a thoughtful, imaginative boy who is nearly crushed by life’s cruel realities.

d.

The characters Owen Meany and Cory Mackenson are similair in many ways.

a.

Oliver Twist tells the story of an orphan who genuinely desires to be part of a family.

c.

More often than not, the wealthy were portrayed as being fat and self righteous.

b.

Dickens wrote several novels, including A Tale of Two Cities and David Copperfield.

d.

Dickens’ protagonists and antagonists are memorable for their colorful personalities.

a.

Although nervous, Lincoln never seemed rattled during his debates.

c.

Well, Lincoln was a nice guy and everything but many Southerners just didn’t like him.

b.

Lincoln was born in Kentucky, but he later moved to Illinois.

d.

Poised and articulate during his speeches, Lincoln spent the rest of his under stress.

a.

Sandpoint is home to both Lake Pend Oreille and Hidden Lakes.

c.

Sandpoint has many qualities in common with Aspen, Colorado.

b.

The region was explored by both Sam Owen and David Thompson.

d.

The state should not build a bypass over Sandpoint.

a.

I learned some of life’s most important lessons while golfing with my grandfather.

c.

Washington offers its residents more than 200-golf courses.

b.

Golfing requires a great deal of practice and a lot of swing repetitions.

d.

Golfing is much more difficult than bowling for many reasons.

a.

A

c.

C

b.

B

d.

D

a.

In the summer, Schweitzer offers mountain biking.

c.

Located on the other side of Sandpoint is Lake Pend Oreille.

b.

Schweitzer has been operating for decades.

d.

Schweitzer is located at 10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Road

a.

Buy me two tickets.

c.

David Ortiz is hitting nearly .400.

b.

Can we got to the game.

d.

David Ortiz is the best!

a.

High school wrestlers are required to wear headgear.

c.

Some athletes check their weight frequently.

b.

Competitors shake hands both before and after the competition.

d.

Wrestlers should be able to lift their own body weight multiple times.

a.

Carl Yastrzemski won the Triple Crown, leading the league in batting, home runs, and RBI’s.

c.

Speaking of fields, Fenway Park recently celebrated its 100-birthday.

b.

Outfielder Dwight Evans was not only a solid hitter, but he was also an amazing fielder.

d.

Pitcher Roger Clemens once struck out twenty batters in one game.

a.

He closed his book and requested permission to leave the room.

c.

Before leaving the room, he demanded to know if he needed his agenda.

b.

He slammed his book shut and stomped across the room.

d.

The teacher threw his books from his desk and grabbed the student by his nose.

a.

grandfather-city

c.

Wyoming-mirrors

b.

grandfather-Wyoming

d.

visited-mirrors

a.

C-D-B-A

c.

A-D-B-C

b.

B-C-D-A

d.

B-A-D-C

a.

Quickly the champion delivered a multitude of devastating shots but the challenger refused to go down.

c.

Flashbulbs popped, the crowd screamed, and the announcer seemed out of breath trying to keep up with the exchange of hits.

b.

The ref worked frantically to pull the two fighters apart, fearful that one or both fighters might be permanently injured.

d.

Like most of the contest, the two fighters seemed aloof, the crowd booing and the announcers sounding disinterested.

a.

Planning to attend college while working at both a pizza shop and a bike shop. Jeff applied for several scholarships.

c.

At least that is what Jeff dreamed. He woke up. He was sad.

b.

Fortunately, Jeff received the Pizza-Bike scholarship. It is given to guys who work at pizza stores and bike shops.

d.

He went to the pizza store. He made a pepperoni pizza. He wore it around like a hat.

a.

The floor is in the shape of an octagon it is surrounded by a cage.

c.

Randy Couture won the title he defeated Chuck Lidell.

b.

Fighters meet at the center and they are given instructions.

d.

Jon Jones kept the title by defeating Rashad Evans quite convincingly.

a.

When he awoke, Jesse found a fish on his hook.

c.

After he threw the fish back, Jesse began to cry.

b.

He reeled in a huge fish, but he threw it back.

d.

The boat drifted near the Monarchs, Jesse slept in the bow.

a.

When he bought the bike, he also bought the helmet.

c.

He carefully strapped the bike to his car.

b.

He rode his bike quite carefully.

d.

The bike was “puke” yellow and had “pimple” red seat.

a.

Pend Oreille can be found in North Idaho and is one square mile smaller than Flathhead.

c.

Crater Lake is located in Oregon and is known for its coldness and its depths.

b.

Sandpoint, which is home to Pend Oreille, is much like Kalispell.

d.

Flathead, a lake located in Western Montana, is surrounded by many communities.

a.

Because he pulled the kittens from the burning building, Randles hurt his ankle when he raced across the street.

c.

Randles pulled the kittens from the burning building on his hurt ankle.

b.

Randles pulled the kittens from the burning building, despite having hurt his ankle when he raced across the street.

d.

Hurting his ankle when he saved the kittens, Randles raced across the street.