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"The World is in Their Hands" Test

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a function of charts and other graphics?
a)
summarize information
b)
provide entertainment
c)
compare sources
d)
measure understanding
2.
What is the purpose of bar graphs in the article? 
a)
They give hints about the future.
b)
They support the main idea.
c)
The provide information about the author.
d)
They present another point of view.
3.
Which of these can help you determine id the information in a chart or graph is reliable?
a)
the title
b)
the source
c)
the design
d)
the caption
4.
According to the article, what is the MAIN reason young people volunteer?
a)
They want to help others.
b)
They want to learn life skills.
c)
They want to attract attention.
d)
They want to make new friends.
5.
What did the author mean when he wrote this about teen volunteers, "They are not going to lead the way one day. The are leading right now."
a)
Teens are the source of the world's problems.
b)
Teens lack strong leadership skills to effect change.
c)
Teens need to learn to be patient and wait their turn to take on leadership roles.
d)
Teens have already started volunteering in their communities.
6.
What is one reason Steve Culbertson appreciates young volunteers?
a)
They accept suggestions from the adults, who are the real leaders.
b)
They accept differences among people.
c)
They accept help from the government to fund the projects.
d)
The accept working in challenging and dangerous situations.
7.
What should a good reader consider when setting a purpose before reading an article?
a)
the title and headings
b)
photos, graphics, and charts
c)
the five Ws & How
d)
all these things should be considered
8.

People of the same generation -

a)

speak the same language

b)

are about the same age

c)

belong to the same family

d)

come from the same country

9.

Motivation is -

a)

clue to help solve a mystery

b)

way to persuade people

c)

special type of motion

d)

a reason for an action

10.

To receive a privilege means -

a)

extra assistance

b)

to receive a valuable prize

c)

special treatment

d)

a second chance

11.

If a person is responsible, it means -

a)

the person listens carefully

b)

they insists on fairness

c)

they can be depended upon.

d)

they are fun to spend time with

12.

What is Steve Culbertson’s attitude toward young volunteers? Include specific details from the text to support your answer.

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