Superstitions

Superstitions

Assessment

Passage

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.4.9, RL.5.4, L.3.4D

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are superstitions deeply rooted in?

Cultural and psychological factors

Religious beliefs

Historical events

Scientific evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the human tendency to seek patterns and connections in random events contribute to?

Good luck

Superstitions

Logical thinking

Probability

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do people turn to superstitions?

To feel in control of uncertain situations

To seek guidance from higher powers

To connect with their cultural heritage

To rebel against societal norms

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Beliefs or practices that are based on fear of the unknown or the belief that certain actions can bring about good or bad luck are known as ___

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the main factors contributing to superstitions according to the passage 'The Psychology Behind Superstitions'?

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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