The Gro-Fast Dilemma - Making Inferences in Literary Text (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the plant growth formula Daria and Edgar created?
Super-Grow
Gro-Fast
Plant-Plus
Maple Street Mix
Answer explanation
The passage directly states, 'Daria held up the beaker... "We did it, Edgar! Gro-Fast is a success."'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Edgar's question, "Or is it about what's fair?" suggest about his main concern?
He is worried they will get in trouble for their discovery.
He thinks Daria's scientific methods are wrong.
He is not interested in winning the competition.
He believes the benefits of their discovery should be shared ethically.
Answer explanation
Edgar's question shifts the conversation from science and prizes to ethics and fairness. It shows his main concern is not about the data, but about the moral responsibility to help people in need.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on her dialogue, why does Daria initially want to give the formula to the school's rose garden?
She thinks the community garden is not a good place for an experiment.
She is focused on winning a prize and collecting impressive scientific data.
The rose garden's manager offered to pay for the formula.
Edgar does not want to be involved with the community garden.
Answer explanation
Daria's motivation is shown when she says, 'Imagine the prize we could win' and 'The rose garden has perfect conditions. We could document the results for a real study... It's about the data.' This shows her focus on recognition and scientific proof.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what problem does the community garden on Maple Street have?
It has too many volunteers.
It gets too much rain.
It struggles to grow enough vegetables for the food pantry.
It is not allowed to use new formulas.
Answer explanation
Edgar explicitly states, 'They can barely grow enough carrots for the food pantry,' which identifies the garden's problem.
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's statement to the primary motivation it reveals.
A concern for community and fairness
"You think... it's not right to keep it just for us?"
A desire for recognition and success
"What about the community garden over on Maple Street?"
A moment of changing perspective and moral questioning
"Imagine the prize we could win at the city competition!"
An approval of a solution that is both ethical and scientific
"Now that... is a real breakthrough."
Answer explanation
Daria's first statement shows her desire for a prize. Edgar's question introduces the ethical alternative. Daria's soft-toned question shows she is reconsidering her position. Edgar's final line expresses his satisfaction with the fair and scientific compromise.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following ideas from the passage based on whether they represent Daria's initial viewpoint or Edgar's viewpoint.
Groups:
(a) Daria's Initial Viewpoint
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(b) Edgar's Viewpoint
Focusing on the 'data'
Helping families who need food
Helping the 'public'
Using 'perfect conditions' for a study
Winning a prize at a competition
Thinking about what is 'equal'
Answer explanation
Daria's initial comments focus on winning prizes, using perfect conditions, and collecting data. Edgar's dialogue centers on fairness, equality, helping the public, and providing food for those in need.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best summarizes the final solution Daria and Edgar agree on?
They create a plan to test the formula in both gardens to gather data and be fair.
They decide Edgar's idea was better and give everything to the community garden.
They ask a teacher to decide what is fair for them.
They agree to focus only on winning the competition this year.
Answer explanation
The text says Daria proposes a 'dual study' to give half to each garden, calling it 'even better science! And it's fair.' This summarizes their final agreement.
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