RI 8.6 quiz

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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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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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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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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**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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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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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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