Extreme Jobs Scholastic News Quiz

1. Which detail explains why storm trackers are needed to help keep people safe from tornadoes? (Chasing Twisters p. 2-3)

• A.“More tornadoes occur in the United States than anywhere else on Earth.”
• B.“But experts can’t predict exactly when a twister will form or what path it will take.”
• C.“They’ve been chasing tornadoes together for more than 25 years.”

2. What do the Castors do when they see a tornado forming? (Chasing Twisters p. 2-3)

• B.They knock on doors to warn people.
• C.They call the station to give the location.
• D.They drive away from the storm.

3.Based on “How a Tornado Forms,” when is a funnel-shaped cloud considered a tornado? (Chasing Twisters p. 2-3)

• A.when it mixes with warm, moist air
• B.when it hits the ground
• D.when it rotates

4. News 9 sends the Castors to areas where tornadoes are likely to strike. You can infer from the sidebar that this likely means ___. (Chasing Twisters p. 2-3)

• A.areas experiencing supercell thunderstorms
• C.areas where the weather is very hot
• D.areas where the weather is very cold

5. Which word in the article is closest in meaning to “setting up”? (At Work in Outer Space p. 4-5)

• B.research
• C. weakening
• D.installing

6. How did Jeanette Epps track changes in her immune system? (At Work in Outer Space p. 4-5)

• A.She slept in a bed attached to the wall.
• B.She drew samples of her blood.
• C.She walked on a treadmill.

7. Which statement is an opinion? (At Work in Outer Space p. 4-5)

• B.The pull of gravity in space is weaker than on Earth.
• C.Living on the space station is very exciting.
• D.Living in space can make bones and muscles weaker.

8. According to the article, what did doctors once believe about leeches? (Extreme Jobs in History p. 6)

• A.Leeches could suck out a person’s illness.
• B.Eating leeches could cure any disease.
• C.Leeches caused most illnesses.
• D.Leeches were dangerous to people.

9. About how long was a typical gladiator match? (Extreme Jobs in History p. 6)

• A.15 minutes
• B.45 minutes
• C.2 hours

10. What does James Marksbury consider the best part of his job? (Would you Rather Work...?) p. 7)

• B.dangling from ropes
• C.seeing the view from the top of a building
• D.repairing structures in near total darkness