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4th Grade - Scholastic News - April 27th Issue - Quiz Whiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Don't Fall for a Fake (pgs 2-3)

Which detail explains how misinformation spreads so quickly?

a)

"But the challenge was a fake."

b)

"On apps like Youtube and TikTok, it's easy for bad info to go viral."

c)

"The goal of these viral hoaxes is to change people's opinions..."

d)

"Don't share it."

2.

Don't Fall for a Fake (pgs 2-3)

A first step to deciding whether something posted online is true is to consider ________.

a)

if any pictures are provided with it

b)

in which language it is written

c)

which of your friends saw it first

d)

where it is posted

3.

Don't Fall for a Fake (pages 2-3)

Which is a main idea of the sidebar?

a)

If something sparks a question, look into it.

b)

Only professionals can spot fake information.

c)

Questions don't lead to answers.

d)

Students don't learn enough research skills.

4.

Uncovering the Past (pages 4-5)

The students' main goal was to _______.

a)

honor the lives of enslaved people

b)

make sure Prut would be forgotten

c)

complete a project for school

d)

learn about the history of slavery

5.

Uncovering the Past (pages 4-5)

Which detail best supports the answer to question 4?

a)

"...thanks to fifth-graders from the Renbrook School."

b)

"....we [want to] show people in West Hartford how enslaved people helped our community...."

c)

"They were shocked by what they learned."

d)

"The council members agreed."

6.

Uncovering the Past (pages 4-5)

According to the sidebar "Slavery in America", which event happened last?

a)

The U.S. declared its independence.

b)

Slavery was banned in the U.S.

c)

The Revolutionary War began.

d)

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

7.

Making Major League History (page 6)

Which statement would be most important to include in a summary of the article?

a)

Alyssa Nakken helps players before the game.

b)

A catcher is a position in baseball.

c)

Nakken is the first female coach in the history of professional baseball.

d)

Nakken was the captain of her college team.

8.

Making Major League History (page 6)

Nakken would likely agree that _______.

a)

focus and dedication lead to success

b)

it's impossible to do what you love for a living

c)

girls can't have a career in baseball

d)

coaching is not as exciting as playing a sport

9.

The Wheel Deal! (page 6)

Which sentence best summarizes the article?

a)

The wheel was invented during ancient times.

b)

Armor can protect the body.

c)

This suit led to a new Olympic sport.

d)

A suit with wheels is used to zoom down hills.

10.

Are we Ready for Driveless Cars? (page 7)

Which detail suggests that Cathy Chase may support driverless cars in the future?

a)

"...I've worked to make roads safer."

b)

"One day driverless cars may lower that number, but not for a long time."

c)

"There have been several accidents involving these vehicles."

d)

"For example, self-driving cars can rely on cameras and sensors to help them..."