John Muir Study Guide Quiz

What is the main idea of the story?

• John Muir walked across the country because he liked to walk.

• John Muir loved nature and wanted to keep it safe for everyone.

• National parks were made only for scientists to look at plants and animals.

• John Muir moved from Scotland to America to live on a farm.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights John Muir's passion for nature and his efforts to protect it, which is the central theme of the text. The other options either misrepresent his motivations or focus on unrelated aspects.

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How did Muir’s childhood help him like nature?

• He worked in a factory making tools.

• He spent time outside on his family’s farm and liked the outdoors.

• He wanted to go to Florida when he was little.

• He was born in Scotland, where there are many mountains.

Answer explanation

Muir's childhood on his family's farm allowed him to spend significant time outdoors, fostering a deep appreciation for nature and the countryside, which greatly influenced his lifelong passion for the environment.

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Which sentence makes the wind act like a person?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Muir climbed a tall mountain.

• The rocks were very large and heavy.

• People enjoyed walking in the Yosemite Valley.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The wind whispered through the trees' gives the wind human-like qualities, suggesting it can whisper. This is an example of personification, as it attributes human actions to a non-human element.

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Which detail shows that John Muir’s work is still important today?

• Muir wrote about the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

• The Sierra Club, which he started, continues to protect nature with many members.

• He walked from Indiana to Florida after an eye injury.

• He spent a summer living in Yosemite Valley.

Answer explanation

The Sierra Club, founded by John Muir, remains active today, demonstrating the lasting impact of his work in environmental protection and the continued importance of his legacy.

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Why do people remember John Muir today?

• He wrote books about farms in Scotland.

• He helped save nature and made parks for everyone.

• He went to Florida for fun.

• He made new machines for work.

Answer explanation

John Muir is remembered for his significant contributions to environmental conservation, particularly for helping to protect natural areas and inspiring the creation of national parks, which have preserved vital ecosystems.

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Which sentence makes a river act like a person?

• People went to Yosemite National Park.

• The mountains are very tall.

• John Muir walked in the forest.

• The river danced over the rocks.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The river danced over the rocks.' This sentence uses personification by giving the river the human ability to 'dance,' which adds vivid imagery and emotion.

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What shows that Muir loved nature?

• He started a club for people who climb mountains.

• He moved to America to be a scientist.

• He wrote about how pretty wild places are and tried to keep them safe.

• He worked inside when he was a child.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights Muir's deep appreciation for nature, as he wrote about its beauty and actively worked to protect wild places, demonstrating his commitment to environmental conservation.

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