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"Are Superhumans on the Horizon" Selection Test

Authored by Abdulsalam Saleh

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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"Are Superhumans on the Horizon" Selection Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which quotation from the selection supports the main idea in paragraph 1, we’re in the midst of a bionic revolution?

In some cases, they’re not even part of the body at all.

The most obvious bionics are those that replace limbs.

They’re going to enhance our abilities, giving us powers we never had before. . . .

Tens of thousands of people have been implanted with deep brain stimulators. . . .

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The organization of paragraphs 1 through 17 contributes to the author’s main idea by —

showing that the creation of superhumans would be bad for the future

explaining that bionics will take over the human body altogether

presenting evidence that answers the question in the title by the end of the passage

suggesting that humans with bionic body parts should not be allowed to compete in the Olympics

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A synonym for inert in paragraph 7 is —

solid

unstable

humanlike

immoble

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word interface contains the Latin prefix inter-, which means “between or among.” What does interface mean in paragraph 7?

to create

to connect

to advance

to locate

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5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two sentences from paragraphs 10–13 help the reader understand what the heading The Superhuman Frontier means?

The 7,000-mile-away prosthetic arm makes an important point

We can already see this taking shape when a monkey moves a robotic arm on the other side of the planet just by thinking about it.

The hippocampus is a small, seahorse-shaped part of the brain that’s essential in forming new memories.

They’re going to enhance our abilities, giving us powers we never had before, and augmenting other capabilities we have.

If it’s damaged—by an injury to the head, for example—people start having difficulty forming new long-term memories.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a summary of this article, which supporting evidence should be first?

(hint: evidence should be presented in the same order as the source)

Explanation of how people have used prostheses and implants to accomplish goals and which advances have been successful

Examples of how the technology could change lives negatively or positively

Examples of types of implants and prostheses and how many people are using them

Information about new research and early technologies that will improve and enhance human parts

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is the best summary of the passage?

Bionics will be used to enhance the human body instead of just replacing missing or broken parts.

Bionics will take over the human body once people realize that they can become superhuman.

Superhumans will eventually replace those people who were once labeled as being disabled.

Superhumans will be created in the near future for those who can afford the bionic parts.

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