Passage 1: Rachel Carson Environmental Pioneer
Authored by Keniya Seide
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
Which word in paragraph has a similar connotative meaning as the word countless, as it is used in the passage?
famous
abundance
variety
flood
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
Fill in the bubble before the sentence from paragraph 4 of passage 1 that presents the best supporting evidence that Rachel Carson was an pioneer
In addition to her regular job, Carson wrote on the side, submitting articles to newspapers and magazines on the subject of conservation and nature. her book published in 1941, was called "Under the sea-wind"
In 1951, her book the sea aroundUs became a New York Times vest seller for 81 weeks
But the book that brought her the most fame was her last one, silent spring published 1962.
written in her clear, poetic style it educated her readers about the dangers of pesticides, particularly DDT ti all forms of life
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
How does the phrase "Flood of migrants" affect the tone of the passage?
It creates a sense of danger to the birds, which increases the suspense and tension
It creates a image of an overwhelming number of birds, which projects a sense of awe
It alludes to a natural disaster, which implies that birds are a destructive force
It alludes to the transient nature of the birds, which adds to a sense of uncertainity
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
According to Passage 1, what is the main historical significance of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring"?
It saved the lives of countless birds
It pointed out the importance of science
It raised awareness of enviormental concerns
It got the attention of President John F. Kennedy
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
What is the meaning of vindicated, as it is used in the passage?
Made her proud
Proved her right
Cost her money
Ridiculed her
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
Which word provides the best context clue to the answer in Part A?
Investigation
Ultimately
Claims
Supported
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 2 pts
What is the authors purpose for writing Passage 2?
To defend the position taken by Rachel Carson against DDT
To encourage people to support the use of DDT as a pesticide
To defend the use of DDT as an effective way to control malaria
To explain why DDT was developed and why its use is limited today
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
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