Section 3 Quiz Review

What is Wilbur Wright famous for?

• Creating the first airplane.

• Creating a speedboat.

• Creating a successful airplane.

• Inspiring others to achieve flight.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who was Wilbur Wright's first letter to and what was it about?

• His whole family. It was about how he and his brother achieved a 59 second flight.

• His father. It was to tell him the progress of the airplane.

• His brother Wilbur, to tell him about the progress of the airplane.

• The Smithsonian Institute, to convince them that flight was possible.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Which of these adjectives best describes Wilbur Wright?

• Belligerent

• Driven

• Doubtful

• Affectionate

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following events took place first in "Letters of Wilbur Wright?"

• Wright describes the short flight he took and the problems he needed to fix.

• Wright expresses his belief that flight is not impossible.

• Wright is excited about the glider he created.

• Wright informs his father about his progress with the flight.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Which statement best describes the message Wilbur Wright was trying to convey?

• Humans can recreate flight seen in nature with machines.

• It is impossible to achieve flight without being cooperative.

• Scientific knowledge is important.

• Studying birds is beneficial to learn about flight.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which characteristic about Wilbur can be concluded from the following statement:

"I do not intend to take dangerous chances, both because I have no wish to get hurt"

• Persistent

• Serviceable

• Careful

• Generous

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In which format is the "Milton Hershey" text presented?

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Order of importance

• Chronological

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which evidence supports that the purpose of Milton Hershey's text is to inspire others?

• "Milton Hershey tried many times in life before succeeding as the maker of Hershey's chocolate."

• "He was born September 13, 1857, near Derry Church, Pennsylvania."

• "His father struggled with many failed businesses that caused the family to move often."

• "Though he had financial support from family and friends, the business failed."

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is a philanthropist?

• A person who owns their own business.

• A person who helps others.

• A person who invents food.

• A person who gives away money.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which characteristic can be concluded about Milton Hershey based on the following sentence:

"He was now seen as a failure like his father, yet he continued to sell his caramels out of a pushcart at night."

• Struggling

• Unwilling

• Resilent

• Desperate

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3