Practice Test 4

Text 1 (short story excerpt): “The library smelled like paper and lemon cleaner. ‘We have to return the missing book before Friday,’ Nia whispered, sliding a note across the table. Marcus frowned. ‘Or we find out who took it,’ he said, tapping the torn checkout card.”

Text 2 (adventure summary): In a jungle expedition, two siblings follow a cracked map to find a lost campsite and rescue their guide. They face quicksand, storms, and a damaged compass, but keep moving forward.

Both texts address problem-solving and determination. How does the plot structure differ most between the two texts?

Text 1 (realistic fiction excerpt): “At lunch, Sienna sat alone even though every table had a space. Amir carried his tray over anyway. ‘Mind if I sit?’ he asked. Sienna blinked like she didn’t believe him, then scooted her backpack aside.”

Text 2 (lyric poem): “Kindness is quiet— / a chair pulled out, / a name remembered, / a small light / that doesn’t ask / to be noticed.”

Both texts address kindness/compassion. How do the tones differ most?