Silent Spring text excerpt

What caused the problems described in the passage?

• A) A natural disaster

• B) Evil spirits

• C) Human actions

• D) Climate change

What does the passage suggest about the town's future?

• A) It will remain unaffected by the current problems.

• B) It will likely face more challenges.

• C) It will thrive despite the setbacks.

• D) It will overcome the difficulties easily.

What does the passage suggest about the impact of human actions on nature?

• A) They have no effect on the environment.

• B) They can have devastating consequences.

• C) They always result in positive outcomes.

• D) They are easily reversible.

What word best describes the overall tone of the passage?

• A) Hopeful

• B) Eerie

• C) Joyful

• D) Serene

What does the author suggest about the tragic events in the passage?

• A) They are purely fictional.

• B) They could happen in any town.

• C) They are specific to this particular town.

• D) They are the result of an ancient curse.

What does the passage suggest about the interconnectedness of human and natural systems?

• A) They are completely separate and independent.

• B) They are mutually beneficial.

• C) They can impact each other in unexpected ways.

• D) They are immune to each other's influence.

What is the central message of the passage?

• A) Nature is resilient and will always bounce back.

• B) Human actions can have serious consequences for the environment.

• C) It is important to seek help from neighboring communities in times of crisis.

• D) The town described is fictional and its problems are not real.

What does the white granular powder represent?

• A) Snowfall

• B) Pollution

• C) Fertilizer

• D) Pesticides

How did the doctors in the town feel about the sicknesses?

• A) They were confident in their ability to cure them.

• B) They were puzzled by the new kinds of sickness.

• C) They were relieved that they were not affected.

• D) They were unaffected by the sicknesses.

What did the people notice about the granular powder on the roofs and lawns?

• A) It had a pleasant fragrance.

• B) It resembled snow.

• C) It was left by migrating birds.

• D) It caused allergic reactions in humans.