Worksheets1.8 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which best compares the organization of the biography of Marian Anderson and “Marian Anderson Sings”?
The biography uses a chronological structure; “Marian Anderson Sings” uses flashbacks to narrate the events
Both texts use a chronological organizational structure
“Marian Anderson Sings” uses a cause and effect organizational structure; the biography does not
Both texts include an instance of in medias res, beginning the story with the most dramatic moment
How does the opening of “Marian Anderson Sings” compare to the opening structure of the biography of Marian Anderson?
The biography of Anderson opens with a dramatic event from her life. “Marian Anderson Sings” begins with a chronological description of events
Both “Marian Anderson Sings” and the biography use a cause and effect structure; therefore, each open with an important event and the effect it had on Anderson’s life
“Marian Anderson Sings” uses in medias res, opening with the most dramatic moment. The biography begins with the birth of Anderson.
Both texts are structured chronologically, beginning with the birth of Anderson.
In "Marian Anderson Sings," the author begins the story by putting the reader right in the middle of the action. What is the term for this type of organization?
Figurative language
Compare and contrast
In medias res
Flashback
Although "Marian Anderson Sings" focuses on an event in her adult life, the author begins a paragraph with, "Even as a little girl in Philadelphia." What is the term for this type of organization?
Cause and effect
In medias res
Flashback
Compare and contrast
Which offers the best summary for the argument and claims made in the Kennedy speech?
Kennedy argues that we must develop nuclear weapons that can travel in space in order to be protected from the Soviets.
Kennedy argues that the space program is not as important as educating our children in the art of debate for future political battles with the Soviets.
Kennedy argues that America needs less funding for the space program and more funding for the arts.
Kennedy argues that it is vital for America to catch up to and surpass the Soviets in the space race since it will lead to world respect, national pride, and increased economic growth.
Which is not a claim that Kennedy made?
Within these last 19 months at least 45 satellites have circled the earth.
The Mariner spacecraft now on its way to Venus is the most intricate instrument in the history of space science.
The fact that communist Cuba is so close to American soil is one reason we need to accelerate our space program.
His decision to shift the study of space to one of the highest American priorities was one of his most important decisions as president.
Which was not an opinion given in the speech?
The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in the race for space.
If this capsule history of our progress teaches us anything, it is that man, in his quest for knowledge and progress, is determined and cannot be deterred.
Its conquest deserves the best of all mankind, and its opportunity for peaceful cooperation may never come again.
Within these last 19 months at least 45 satellites have circled the earth.
Which identifies a fact given in the speech?
The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in the race for space.
If this capsule history of our progress teaches us anything, it is that man, in his quest for knowledge and progress, is determined and cannot be deterred.
Its conquest deserves the best of all mankind, and its opportunity for peaceful cooperation may never come again.
Within these last 19 months at least 45 satellites have circled the earth.
Which is most helpful in identifying a speaker's claim?
Summarize the speaker's stance on the topic.
Write down the numerical data the speaker uses.
Complete your own research about the topic.
Make a list of all of the facts in the speech.
Which of the following is one of the supporting claims in President Kennedy's speech?
The United States must be a leader in innovation in order to help steer its course.
The space race only matters to those who are a part of it.
It is not possible to cooperate with other nations when exploring space.
Without the involvement of the United States, the space race will not succeed.
