1.Review the passage.

“I’m sad to see the bookmobile go,” said Ms. Tomlinson, “because it brings the library to people who find it hard to come to us.” These people include disadvantaged children and migrant workers on the city’s west side, as well as many senior citizens in nursing homes.

Which statement best evaluates the use of this evidence to support the argument that library funding should not be cut because it provides important services to the community?
A. This evidence does not support the argument because it addresses the bookmobile, rather than the library itself.
B. This evidence supports the argument by giving an example of a library service that has a positive impact upon specific residents of the community.
C. The evidence supports the argument by making an emotional appeal to improve the lives of disabled and handicapped citizens.
D. This evidence does not support the argument because it relies on opinions, rather than facts and statistics, to make its point.

2.Review the claim Joshua makes, as well as the reasoning he cites to support it.

The funding of the public library should be protected because the library offers important programs and services that benefit the whole community. The most important effects of the library cuts will not be limited to children, senior citizens, or other specific groups.

Is Joshua's reasoning sound?
A. Yes, Joshua's reasoning is sound because it can be proven through research and statistics that many different types of people use the library's services.
B. No, Joshua's reasoning is not sound because he hasn't asked every member of the community whether they use library services.
C. No, Joshua's reasoning is not sound because Sarah Tomlinson is not an expert on library funding.
D. Yes, Joshua's reasoning is sound because he himself is not a child or senior citizen, and he uses the library's services.

3.What argument does Joshua make in "Say No to Library Cuts"?
A. Protecting the jobs of people who work at the library is more important than anything.
B. Being able to access library materials from home led to the proposed budget cuts.
C. The library is too important to the community for its budget to be cut.
D. The mayor's proposed recycling program is deeply flawed and should be scrapped.

4. Read the sentence.

Arnold wants to write his argument essay on an issue related to his local environment. Which strategy would be most useful in finding an appropriate topic?
A. Look for news stories about how air and water pollution affects local wildlife.
B. Create an online survey with various possible topics and have members of his community vote.
C. Brainstorm ways his community's recreation activities could be improved, especially those Arnold participates in.
D. Research the growth or decline of the industries in Arnold's area, and think about the advantages or disadvantages of that growth or decline.

5. Which is an example of an open-ended question?
A. How many states ban texting while driving?
B. Does New York City allow texting while driving?
C. Is texting and driving banned in the state of Texas?
D. What have been the effects of state bans on texting and driving?