Heading off trouble - virtual quiz

What acts as a cushion between your brain and your skull?

• memory foam

• gray matter

• spinal fluid

• nerves

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CCSS.L.3.1A

A concussion is caused by a sudden hit to the head.

All of the following are effects of a concussion EXCEPT:

• improved coordination

• dizziness and confusion

• headaches

• upset stomach

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What can you most likely conclude about concussions after reading the passage?

• Helmets offer complete protection from concussions.

• People should treat concussions as serious injuries.

• All concussions result in permanent damage to the brain.

• Concussions aren't as serious as medical experts say they are.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

Read these sentences from the passage:

"M.J. suffered the first of three concussions in October 2007. The last one ended his gridiron career."

In this sentence, the word gridiron means

• a football field

• an iron griddle

• related to cooking

• a second diagnosis

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CCSS.L.3.1C

Why does the author include the fourth paragraph ("Stories such as M.J.'s...") in the passage?

• to describe why football should be banned from American high schools

• to persuade high school boys and girls to avoid playing team sports

• to explain the pros and cons of playing team sports in high school

• to describe how common it is for young athletes to suffer concussions

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CCSS.L.3.1G

The question below is an incomplete sentence.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Failure to give the brain a chance to heal after a concussion can put athletes at risk ______ long-term problems.

• or

• if

• and

• for

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Only football players need to worry about Concussions

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

Symptoms after having a concussion include all except

• feeling tired and exhausted

• a constant migraine

• sensitive to lights and sounds

• Extremely hungry and thirsty

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CCSS.L.3.1G

A concussion is defined as

• a temporary loss of normal brain function

• a football injury after a tackle

• an accident that lasts a long time

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CCSS.L.3.1C

Niki P. had _________ concussions and __________ were sports related

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B