Chapter 4 Trash Vortex Quiz

What is the author’s purpose in discussing Plastiki on page 44?

• to entertain the reader with jokes made about Plastiki

• to persuade the reader to build their own version of Plastiki

• to inform the reader of the similarities and differences between Plastiki and Charles Moore’s boat

• to entertain the reader about an interesting story about Plastiki, which was built from 12,500 used water bottles

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

“The bottle craft traveled through the gyre not as trash, but as part of a headline-grabbing expedition with a message.” (p. 46)

How does this sentence develop the purpose?

• by amusing readers with surprising facts

• by teaching that plastic is not the enemy

• by convincing readers of the problem with plastic

• by confirming the interest that people took in the story

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What point of view does the author present on page 46?

• The author presents the point of view that plastic pollution is a significant problem that requires attention and action.

• The author presents the point of view that plastic pollution is not a concern for the environment.

• The author presents the point of view that plastic pollution is beneficial for economic growth.

• The author presents the point of view that plastic pollution will resolve itself without intervention.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following statements best shows the author distinguishing one position from another position?

• "Wax-loving worms enjoy munching on plastic bags."

• "These microbes use enzymes to cut up long polymers into bite-sized sections."

• “Some scientists are not hopeful that biodegradation will solve the plastic problem.”

• a.      “Scientists admire how, in a world full of plastics, they have found ways to turn them into food.

What point of view does the author present on page 46?

• You can never catch up to the problem of trash in the ocean.

• Ocean currents will naturally take care of the plastic pollution.

• Vacuuming plastic pollution in the ocean won’t solve the problem.

• Using plastic water bottles as a meal for bacteria won’t solve the problem.

What is the central idea of Chapter 4 in Trash Vortex?

• Plastic pollution is impossible to clean up, so humans should stop trying.

• Scientists believe the only solution to plastic pollution is banning all plastic products.

• New solutions and recycling efforts are being developed to reduce plastic pollution and change how we think about waste.

• The ocean can naturally break down all plastic, so it will eventually disappear without help.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence best summarizes Chapter 4 of Trash Vortex?

• Chapter 4 explains how people gave up on cleaning plastic from the ocean and focused on using more plastic.

• Chapter 4 describes different efforts people are making to reduce plastic waste and find new ways to reuse or recycle it.

• Chapter 4 tells the story of a boat that got stuck in a plastic-filled ocean and had to be rescued.

• Chapter 4 focuses on how animals are the main cause of plastic pollution in the ocean.

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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

What is the author’s purpose in discussing “the war on plastic pollution” on page 50?

• to explain how people can reduce plastic waste

• to explain why people too often forget about plastic

• to explain why people should not be destroying plastic

• to explain what people do not understand about plastic

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

“They drink from refillable water bottles and take cloth bags to fill at the grocery
store” (50).

How does this sentence develop the purpose?

• by showing how plastic shows up in unexpected places

• by naming products that are difficult for people to find

• by explaining how people unknowingly contribute to pollution

• by listing examples of people using other materials besides plastic

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What point of view does the author present on page 52?

• Wasting less may be our best hope.

• People who use boats need less plastic.

• People should be paid to use less plastic.

• Cleaning the ocean should be our first priority.