
UNIT 1 Practice Test
Authored by Lauren Fallon
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 2 pts
Select the two sentences that best reflect the author’s point of view from "The Mystery and Wonder of Science" that science is the superior way to investigate the world around us.
This sentence shows how ancient people explained the phenomenon of Giant's Causeway, not how the author views this.
This sentence shows that the author's viewpoint is that only science can accurately explain natural phenomenon.
The sentence describes a detail about scientific experimentation.
This sentence reflects the author's conclusion that science was the superior method for explaining the remarkable rock of Giant's Causeway.
Tags
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.6
2.
MATCH QUESTION
3 mins • 4 pts
Sort each piece of textual evidence to show whether it supports the author’s central idea from "The Mystery and Wonder of Science"that science can explain natural wonders, or whether it supports other details in the text.
Other Detail
To name a few locations, they can also be found in Iceland and at the famous Devil's Tower in Wyoming (p.7).
Supports Central Idea
The structure looks exactly like a road trailing off into the ocean (p.1).
Supports Central Idea
Now, there was scientific proof: The geometric black columns formed a scorching 840-890 Degrees Celsius (p.5).
Other Detail
And these miraculous giant columns were not explained by the work of mythical creatures but by the scientific method and engineering advances (p.6)!
Tags
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the best statement of the author’s purpose for writing "The Mystery and Wonder of Science"?
The author wants to critique Lavallee’s experiment.
The author wants to discuss a beautiful natural wonder.
The author wants to show the superiority of interpreting our world through science.
The author wants to make fun of myths and traditional beliefs.
Tags
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word basalt mean in paragraph 7 of "The Mystery and Wonder of Science"?
Black volcanic rocks
Tall rock columns
Hexagonal rocks
Sandy pillars
Tags
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.a
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What phrase in "The Mystery and Wonder of Science" provides a clue to the meaning of basalt?
“a road trailing off into the ocean” (paragraph 1)
“a scorching 840-890 degrees Celsius.” (paragraph 5)
“magnified images of familiar columns” (paragraph 7)
“eerie, black rocks surrounding a volcanic crater” (paragraph 7)
Tags
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.a
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
“To do this, the scientist held the rocks with a huge grip that was able to withstand the high heat and apply pressure to the rocks at the same time" (p.3). What does this sentence most likely emphasize?
High temperatures are dangerous elements in an experiment.
Myths do not include heroes overcoming significant obstacles such as the one described.
Scientists will go to ridiculous lengths to prove a point.
The difficulty of conducting the experiment that proved the rocks were a natural formation.
Tags
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
Which two paragraphs from "The Cave of Eternal Night", best develop the theme that people’s individual strengths combine to create a strong friendship?
Paragraphs 3 and 9
Paragraphs 5 and 7
Paragraphs 6 and 8
Paragraphs 10 and 11
Tags
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2
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