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Maria Mitchell

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10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the topic of the section of the passage titled “A Nantucket Childhood”?

Mitchell’s early relationships with her family
Mitchell’s desire to follow in her father’s footsteps
Mitchell’s desire to excel in mathematics and science
Mitchell’s family background and early education

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word proponent as it is used in the passage?

supporter
member
distributor
professor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, why does Mitchell deserve the gold medal in honor of Tycho Brahe?

for her scholastic achievements
for her discovery of a previously unknown comet
for her work with the American Association for the Advancement of Women
for her election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence from the passage is a fact?

“. . . it was natural that these seafaring people would be drawn to astronomy.”
“Mitchell operated her school in an innovative manner.”
“After a year, Mitchell was hired to run the library on Nantucket.”
“. . . it was obvious that Mitchell was the best person to head the department.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement from the passage best supports the author’s purpose in the section titled“Vassar Professor”?

“On her return to the United States, she received a telescope purchased by Americanwomen interested in science.”
“In 1861, Matthew Vassar (1792–1868) founded Vassar College . . .”
“Mitchell spent the rest of her working life at Vassar . . .”
“Mitchell was a member and president of the American Association for the Advancementof Women.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sentence from the passage best supports the generalization that Maria Mitchell was avalued member of the Vassar faculty?

“In 1857, Mitchell traveled to Europe, where she visited numerous observatories and metleading scientists . . .”
“She taught her students by including them in her astronomical work.”
“Through this organization, she promoted the idea of women in science and medicine.”
“The college trustees, however, granted her an indefinite leave of absence instead.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

to inform the reader about one woman’s life and accomplishments as a scientist
to explain to the reader the difficulties faced by women scientists in the past
to persuade the reader to study math and astronomy in school
to describe to the reader the place where one scientist worked

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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