Luck Favors the Prepared

Which piece of evidence from “Luck Favors the Prepared” best supports the answer to Part A?

• “. . . one of the most famous stories of accidental discovery.” (paragraph 3)

• “. . . Alexander Fleming was trying to find ways to cure diseases and infections.” (paragraph 3)

• “One day he noticed a type of mold, called penicillin, growing on the plate.” (paragraph 4)

• “. . . the mold could be used as an antibiotic. . . .” (paragraph 4)

A central idea of "Luck Favors the Prepared" is that some important discoveries are not well understood at first. Which of the following details supports this idea?

• Penicillin is still used in modern times to save lives.

• Fleming used plates called petri dishes to grow bacteria.

• Röntgen tested whether X-rays could pass through objects.

• Artificial sweetener was based on a kind of coal tar.

What is the main idea of the passage 'Luck Favors the Prepared' by Maria Malzone?

• Luck is entirely random and cannot be influenced.

• Preparation increases the chances of success.

• Success is solely based on hard work.

• Luck is more important than preparation.

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'Luck Favors the Prepared'?

• A) Success is a result of random chance.

• B) Being prepared can lead to successful outcomes.

• C) Luck is more important than effort.

• D) Hard work guarantees success.

In the context of 'Luck Favors the Prepared', what does the word 'prepared' most closely mean?

• A) Ready and organized

• B) Lucky and fortunate

• C) Unplanned and spontaneous

• D) Unlucky and unfortunate

Which sentence from 'Luck Favors the Prepared' best illustrates the importance of preparation?

• A) 'Luck is a mysterious force.'

• B) 'Preparation can turn opportunities into success.'

• C) 'Some people are just born lucky.'

• D) 'Success is a matter of chance.'

What literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'Luck Favors the Prepared'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of preparation leading to success, as discussed in 'Luck Favors the Prepared'?

• A) Winning the lottery without buying a ticket

• B) Studying for an exam and passing it

• C) Finding money on the street

• D) Receiving an unexpected gift

What is the author's purpose in writing 'Luck Favors the Prepared'?

• A) To entertain readers with stories of luck

• B) To inform readers about the role of preparation in success

• C) To argue that luck is more important than preparation

• D) To describe random events in history

How does the author of 'Luck Favors the Prepared' support the idea that preparation is key to success?

• A) By providing examples of successful people who were prepared

• B) By listing random lucky events

• C) By discussing failures due to lack of luck

• D) By describing the unpredictability of life