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English 10
Iceman Test
Directions: Read the passages and answer the questions that correspond.
1 Complete the Venn- Diagram chart by placing one fact in each blank.
Researchers

University of
Glasgow

_______

A
B
C
D
E

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___

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Believed Otzi was a vegetarian

Examined his body to determine his diet
Determined Otzi was a cannibal
Discovered Otzi was an omnivore
Discovered Otzi lived in Pre-historic Age

2 Read the passage.

For a portion of his life, he was equivalent to what we call a vegan to day.
But, because he carried a bow and arrow, he was clearly opportunistic and took
whatever came across his path, says Dr. Marsh.
What does opportunistic mean in the above passage?
F taking a turn for the worst
G challenging the authoritys power
H using ones resources
J having benefits at ones door
3 Read the passage.
The discovery came as scientists were taking x-rays to study the Icemans
broken ribs, trying to learn how the ribs were bashed, in an attempt to zero in on
the possible causes of his death.
What does the phrase to zero in on mean in this sentence?
A
B
C
D

to examine closely
to find a solution
to extract evidence
to determine a cause of death

4 Read the passage.

The lag allowed curious onlookers to poke around the glacier. One member of the
Alpine Rescue Service inadvertently damaged the left hip and buttock of Otzi as he
was trying to dig out the corpse.
Circle two synonyms for inadvertently as it is used the above passage.
deliberately
carelessly

accidentally
foolishly

meticulously
purposefully

5 Read the passage.

They assume that Otzi found a suitable piece of wood from an evergreen yew
trunk and was working on carving a bow at night while resting at camp. He possibly
planned to use this devise to protect himself from attackers. Perhaps, as
researchers speculate, he was working on the bow before falling asleep the night he
met his demise.
What does demise mean in the above passage?
F death
G devastation
H triumph
J enemy
6 Read the passage.
It took about 5,300 years to find the body and 10 years to perform the
autopsy, but researchers in Italy say they know what killed the Iceman: He was shot
with an arrow and likely died in agony.
Who fired the arrowa rival hunter, perhaps, or a warrior in battleis being
investigated as scientists work to reconstruct the life and death of the Bronze Ages
best- preserved mummy in search of precious knowledge about that time period.
What can the reader infer from the passage?
A The body is half a century old, and has been in the Italian Alps for a whole
century.
B The scientists destroyed the body when they conducted an autopsy.
C The warriors of Troy attacked the body that was found.
D The body found was delicate and had to be handled with care.
7 Read the passage.
Learning that Otzi had been determined a vegetarian came as a surprise to
the University of Glasgow archaeologist James Dickson. Dickson and his colleagues
from several institutions now present evidence to challenge the claim. They believe
that there is much evidence to support a different claim.
What can the reader infer from the passage about Dickson?
F He disagrees with the previous research because he knew Otzi.
G His own research contrasts with the idea that Otzi was a vegetarian.
H He supports the research done by University of Glasgow concerning Otzis
vegetarian diet.
J His team of archaeologists found evidence that supports Otzi ate plants.

8 What is the authors purpose for writing the articles: Iceman: Mummy
from the Stone Age; The Iceman Ate-eth Meat; Iceman of the Alps was
Slain, X-ray Shows?
A To inform the reader about the hardships of the Iceman
B To inform the reader about the Icemans family heritage and links to the Bronze
Age
C To inform the reader of the trials and tribulations concerning the Icemans life
D To inform the reader of the debate concerning Icemans diet and cause of death
9 Kameron has been assigned a research project on the Icemans diet and
lifestyle.
What key phrase is too broad to use for Kamerons topic?
F
G
H
J

The first Iceman

Otzi in the Otzal Alps
Mummy found in the Italian Alps
Body from Bronze Age found in Alps

10 Joshua has been assigned a research project about the death of the
Iceman. His essay will focus on the cause of the Icemans death.
Which key phrase is too narrow to use for Joshuas topic?
A
B
C
D

Otzis hardships
Otzis cause of death
Otzis experiences hours before his death
Otzis difficulties

11 Brian has been assigned a project on archaeologists. He wants to

write an essay on their influence on historical records.
Which topic is too broad for Brians essay?
F Archaeology sites
G Tools used by archaeologists
H Artifacts found by archaeologists
J Archaeology influences on records
12 Erins English teacher has assigned the following research/persuasive
topic: Based on the evidence presented in the article, do you think Otzi
was a vegetarian or omnivore? Explain in detail.
Which thesis statement expresses Erins point of view that Otzi consumed
meat and vegetables?
A Because Otzi did not consume plants, researchers believe that he was an
omnivore and a warrior of the Alps.
B The results of dissecting Otzis hair indicate that he was an omnivore who
consumed meats and plants as they became available to him.

C The articles concerning Otzis lifestyle show that he was a vegetarian; he rarely
ate any meat.
D With faithful dedication, the team of researchers was able to determine that Otzi
was no regular meat eater.

13 Erin has located the websites listed below. How is the website
properly documented according to MLA format?

F "Otzi the 'Iceman' May Have Had Brain Damage." US News. 11 June 2013. Web.
http://health.usnews.com/healthnews/news/articles/2013/06/11/otzi-the-iceman-may-have-had-brain-damage.
19 May 2014.
G "Otzi the 'Iceman' May Have Had Brain Damage." US News. 11 June 2013. Web. 19 May 2014.
http://health.usnews.com/healthnews/news/articles/2013/06/11/otzi-the-iceman-may-have-had-brain-damage.
H "Otzi the 'Iceman' May Have Had Brain Damage." US News. Web. 19 May 2014.
http://health.usnews.com/healthnews/news/articles/2013/06/11/otzi-the-iceman-may-have-had-brain-damage.
J "Otzi the 'Iceman' May Have Had Brain Damage." US News. 11 June. 2013. Web.
http://health.usnews.com/health-

news/news/articles/2013/06/11/otzi-the-iceman-may-have-had-brain-damage.

13 Erin has conducted research and located several resources that may
be helpful on her topic. Which resource below does not seem reliable?
A
B
C
D

Book entitled: The Mummy of Ice

Encyclopedia article entitled: Otzi of the Alps
Website entitled: The Iceman of the Otzal Alps
News article entitled: Frozen Man Found in the Otzal Alps

14 Read the quotation.

The icemans dead body spoke to the researchers of his life. By examining his
intestines and hair, the body told them what he consumed and how he passed
away
This quotation is an example of
F simile
G imagery
H oxymoron
J personification
15 (12) One group decided he was a vegetarian. (13) A year later,
another group suggested Otzi had a taste for meat.
Combine sentences (12) and (13) in an effective way without changing the
meaning:
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16 (17) The Icemans intestines reveal that Otzi was much more of a
glutton. (18) His last supper included fire- cooked flatbreads, herbs, and
meat. (19) Dickson and his colleagues make the case for omnivory in the
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London B.
How can sentences (17) and (18) best be combined without changing the
meaning?
A Because he was a glutton, his intestines reveal that he had fire- cooked
flatbreads, herbs, and meats.
B His intestines reveal that he had fire- cooked flatbreads, herbs, and meat as his
last supper, indicating gluttony.
C Although his intestines reveal that Otzi was much more of a glutton, his last
supper included fire- cooked flatbreads, herbs, and meat.

D His last supper included fire- cooked flatbreads, herbs, and meat that were found
by his intestines.
17 Read the sentence: Last year, researchers looking at the chemical
composition of Otzis hair suggested: that he was primarily vegetarian or even
vegan, eating little if any meat or milk.
What revision needs to be made to the sentence to make it written
correctly?
F Replace looking with looked
G Replace researchers with researchers
H Delete the comma after vegan
J Delete the colon after suggested
18 Read the sentence: In 1990, two mountain hikers discovered a body frozen in
the ice scientists realized that the body was extremely old.
How is the sentence written correctly?
A In 1990 two mountain hikers discovered a body frozen in the ice scientists
realized that the body was extremely old.
B In 1990, two mountain hikers discovered a body frozen in the ice; scientists
realized that the body was extremely old.
C In 1990, two mountain hikers discovered a body frozen in the ice, because
scientists realized that the body was extremely old.
D In 1990, two mountain hikers discovered a body frozen in the ice scientists
realized that the body was extremely old.
19 Read the sentence: When a topic is researched, information is collected from
several sources.
How is the sentence written correctly?
F When a topic is researched information is collected from several sources.
G When a topic is researched, information was being collected from several
sources.
H When a topic is researched information is being collected from several sources.
J When a topic is researched, information is collected from several sources.
20 Read the passage.
A food fight is raging. In the field of archaeology and amongst many
researchers. The food in question last saw the light of day 5,300 years ago, just
before being swallowed by a man who then hike into the Otzal Alps. He died in the
glaciers.
Which sentence needs to be revised because it is a fragment sentence?
A A food fight is raging.
B In the field of archaeology and amongst many researchers.
C The food in question last saw the light of day 5,300 years ago, just before being
swallowed by a man who then hike into the Otzal Alps.
D He died in the glaciers.

21 Read the passage.

(1) Otzis incredibly well- preserved body melted out of a glacier on a
mountain top in the Italian Alps in 1991. (2) His unusual state of preservation gave
archaeologists a rare chance to reconstruct his lifestyle he trekked the mountains
long before diaries existed. (3) The hikers who found his body considered it to be a
modern man at first, yet researchers discovered otherwise later. (4) They discovered
that he had many tattoos and piercing that indicated he was a modern man who
lived during the Bronze Age, an age of new inventions and war.
Which sentence needs to be revised because it is a run- on sentence?
F (1)
G (2)
H (3)
J (4)