RI 8.6 quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Part A: Based on paragraph 2, which sentence best expresses the author’s point of view about Wegner’s theory?
It was rejected primarily because he was not considered to be a research scientist.
It was rejected primarily because other scientists were unaccepting of new ideas.
It was rejected primarily because he lacked an explanation for the process of continental drift.
It was rejected primarily because other scientists believed it was not based on solid evidence.
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CCSS.RI.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Part B: Which sentence from paragraph 2 best supports the answer to Part A?
Wegener’s continental drift theory was revolutionary.
However, his idea was greeted with hostility and ridicule by most researchers.
More importantly, the closed-minded scientists were already wedded to a rival explanation for the similarities in species on continents separated by oceans.
Resistant researchers also pointed out that Wegener did not have a full explanation for how the continents had moved.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Choose 2 pieces of evidence to support the author's viewpoint below.
Alfred Wegener's theory challenged accepted beliefs.
“He fearlessly suggest”
“he proposed a groundbreaking theory”
“Alfred Wegener was a brilliant meteorologist”
“he developed a pioneering idea”
“Wegener gave the name Pangaea (meaning ‘all lands’) to this ancient supercontinent.”
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CCSS.RI.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Choose 2 pieces of evidence to support the author's viewpoint below.
It took courage for Alfred Wegener to present his theory.
“for Alfred Wegener’s bold proposal to be recognized”
“Wegener gave the name Pangaea (meaning ‘all lands’) to this ancient supercontinent.”
“he developed a pioneering idea”
“He fearlessly suggested”
“he proposed a groundbreaking theory”
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.W.8.9A
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
**This question begins the questions about passage 2.
Select the 2 answer choices that belong in the blanks below.
Friedman's main purpose for introducing the case involving _____________ was to give an example of ___________.
Ida Phillips
Chief Judge Brown
a situation in which Carswell ruled badly
a defendant who received a just ruling by Carswell
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Select the statement that best describes how Betty Friedan felt about Chief Judge Brown's dissent.
She agreed with the logic and said it proved the ruling showed prejudice against women.
She agreed, saying that it was true that only women can be mothers.
She disproved the dissenting view and presented reasons for her argument.
She knew the point had merit but wanted more evidence of violation of the law of the land.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Choose an answer to complete each blank in the sentence below.
Betty Friedan gave this testimony for the purpose of opposing ____________ to ________________.
Judge Carswell's appointment
Chief Judge Brown's dissent
a case involving Mrs. Ida Phillips
the U.S. Supreme Court
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.6
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