Module 3: End of Unit 1 Review

Why did the author include this paragraph regarding Iceland? (pg. 68)  “In their plan to develop their economy, fishing was given the most important place.  A national economy based on the danger and uncertainty of commercial fishing was a common idea in earlier centuries, but by the twentieth century this was unusual.  But Iceland is an unusual place…One of their few natural resources was a sea full of fish, and they could not risk losing their main food supply.”

• To describe how much Icelanders have always enjoyed fishing as a hobby.

• To highlight the seriousness of overfishing in Iceland and how it would greatly impact the country's economy.

• To teach about Iceland's past and present.

• To illustrate how unique Iceland is and how it has always been a fishing a country.

Read the following quote and select the answer that best shows Mark Kurlansky's perspective on the fishermen and scientists. “Once again, it was the fishermen and not the scientists who were expressing concern.” (page 65).

• He is smug/proud that the fishermen were right about their concerns

• He is defending the intelligence of the scientists

• He seems excited for an argument between the fishermen and scientists

• He seems concerned that the fishermen are not aware of the problem

Which specific words or phrases from the quote helped you infer Kurlansky's perspective of the fisherman in the previous question? 

“Once again, it was the fishermen and not the scientists who were expressing concern.”

• “once again”

• "this fishermen"

• "the fisherman"

• "the scientists"

Read the following quote and select the answer that best shows Mark Kurlansky's perspective on the situation? “The only problem was that most fishermen thought of overfishing as something that was done by fishermen in other countries. Even today, most fishermen in the world, no matter where they live, will say the worst fishing practices are those done by foreigners.” (page 65).

• He seems concerned that fishermen from different countries may not be able to communicate

• He seems angry that foreigners continue overfishing practices

• He is trying to educate the reader about the world & how many different people live in it

• He is frustrated and disappointed that fishermen still blame others.

Which specific word or phrase from the quote do NOT support Kurlansky's perspective in the previous question?

“The only problem was that most fishermen thought of overfishing as something that was done by fishermen in other countries. Even today, most fishermen in the world, no matter where they live, will say the worst fishing practices are those done by foreigners.”

• “only problem”

• "fishermen"

• “even today”

• “worst fishing practices are those done by foreigners”

Read the following quote and select the answer that best shows Mark Kurlansky's perspective of the situation with the fishermen? “But Iceland is an unusual place: an island of volcanoes and glaciers in a harsh climate where neither trees nor grains will grow, and children took a small piece of cod to school for a snack because there was no bread for sandwiches. One of their few natural resources was their sea full of fish, and they could not risk losing their main food supply.” (page 68).

• He seems hopeful that the Icelandic people will have a better life with more fish

• He is angry with the English fishermen because he feels bad for the hardships faced by the Icelandic people and the Icelandic fishermen.

• He is confused why people would want to live in Iceland

• He is concerned that children in Iceland are malnourished and in need of our help

Which specific words or phrases from the quote helped you infer Kurlansky's perspective in the previous question?

 “But Iceland is an unusual place: an island of volcanoes and glaciers in a harsh climate where neither trees nor grains will grow, and children took a small piece of cod to school for a snack because there was no bread for sandwiches. One of their few natural resources was their sea full of fish, and they could not risk losing their main food supply.” (page 68)

• "sea full of fish"

• “children took a small piece of cod to school for a snack because there was no bread for sandwiches”

• "an island"

• "Iceland is an unusual place"

Based on the context clues, what does the word staggering mean?  "And all that plastic—much of it used only once—has added up. Worldwide, we’ve produced a staggering 9.2 billion tons of plastic since the 1950s. (Think of it this way: One of the heaviest statues in the United States, the Statue of Liberty, weighs 225 tons.)"

• previously unknown by most

• almost enough to meet demand

• so great as to cause shock

• very easy to calculate

How does Kurlansky support the claim that by the 20th century, nature was showing signs of overfishing? (pg. 65)

• “The only problem was that most fishermen thought of overfishing as something that was done by fishermen in other countries.”

• “The fish were getting smaller.”

• “The biggest problem we have is the Spanish.”

• “...modern, steel hulled, engine powered fishing boats from England started dragging their enormous nets through Icelandic waters.”

Based on the context clues, what does the word discarded mean?   "Where does all our discarded plastic go? Only a small amount of it is ever recycled. Much of the rest ends up in the ocean, threatening the lives of the creatures that inhabit its waters."   

• new

• mixed up

• expensive

• thrown out