America Needs Its Nerds

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English
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11th Grade
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Savannah Bowman
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Fridman’s primary purpose in this passage?
To entertain readers with humorous anecdotes
To argue against America’s anti-intellectual culture
To provide historical context on academic values
To praise the athletic achievements of American students
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CCSS.RI.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Fridman establish a critical tone toward American society’s values?
By admiring American sports culture
By expressing concern about academic pressure
By highlighting society's preference for physical prowess over intellect
By praising American intellectual achievements
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CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of Fridman’s comparison between “nerds” and athletes?
It suggests that athletes are academically focused
It emphasizes societal preference for physical over intellectual abilities
It implies that nerds are more popular than athletes
It suggests a balance between academics and athletics
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fridman uses words like “ostracized,” “persecutors,” and “haunt.” How do these words enhance his argument?
They create a neutral tone
They underscore the severity of societal rejection faced by intellectuals
They add humor to the passage
They praise societal attitudes toward academics
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CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Fridman use logos to strengthen his argument?
By providing statistics on educational funding
By discussing definitions and comparing American society to other countries
By sharing his personal academic struggles
By describing specific nerd achievements in sports
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CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.W.11-12.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Fridman’s use of examples from elementary to university levels?
To show that anti-intellectualism starts early and persists into adulthood
To argue that students become more intellectual over time
To compare the educational systems of various countries
To highlight the athletic focus in higher education
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CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of Fridman’s reference to Webster’s New World Dictionary?
It shows how “geek” has multiple meanings
It provides a historical perspective on American language
It highlights how the term “geek” is negatively associated with academics
It praises the evolution of academic terminology
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