Quiz on Rachel Carson's Silent Spring

What is the main purpose of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring"?

• To promote marine biology

• To raise awareness about the overuse of pesticides

• To discuss zoology

• To write a fictional story

What is the main purpose of pesticides as described in the text?

• To enhance plant growth

• To destroy crop-eating insects

• To improve soil quality

• To increase water retention

Who published "Silent Spring" in 1962?

• Rachel Carson

• John Steinbeck

• Ernest Hemingway

• Harper Lee

What was the impact of "Silent Spring" on the use of DDT in the United States?

• It increased the use of DDT

• It led to the complete ban of DDT

• It had no impact on DDT usage

• It promoted the use of DDT in agriculture

What natural features surrounded the town described in the text?

• Deserts and mountains

• Oceans and beaches

• Farms and orchards

• Cities and skyscrapers

What does the term "blight" refer to in the text?

• A type of bird

• Something that spoils, prevents growth, or destroys

• A type of tree

• A type of illness

What does "maladies" mean as used in the text?

• Types of trees

• Illnesses or diseases

• Types of birds

• Types of weather conditions

What does the word "puzzled" mean in the context of the text?

• Excited and happy

• Confused and unable to understand something

• Angry and upset

• Calm and relaxed

What does "stricken" mean as used in the text?

• Very badly affected by trouble or illness

• Very happy and joyful

• Very energetic and lively

• Very calm and peaceful

What does "stillness" refer to in the text?

• Absence of noise or motion

• A type of illness

• A type of bird

• A type of tree