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Conservation Section 1 Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

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1.

What is the theme of “Autumntime”?

a)

A.  Children exposed to nature feel a deep sense of wonder and delight.

b)

B.  If we do not preserve nature everywhere, including in our cities, it will cease to exist anywhere.

c)

C.  If nature is not valued and protected, nature that is present in the world today may no longer exist in the future.

d)

D.  If the government is allowed to redevelop cities, they may destroy the nature present in the world today.

2.

What quotation from the text best supports the theme?

a)

A.  ”Dad finally broke down and took us to the East Boston Urban Center 3...”

b)

B.  ”In the yard was a live tree, and the local government, realizing the money-making potential, began charging admission and advertising the place.”

c)

C.  ”It was similar to plastic trees I'd seen, but there was much more to it than that. ”

d)

D.  “I think it’s called an acorn.”

3.

What is the narrator's attitude toward nature in "Autumntime"?

a)

A.  The narrator is saddened that he has just seen the last tree.

b)

B.  The narrator is overwhelmed by the beauty and wonder of nature as he experiences it.

c)

C.  The narrator is frustrated that he must leave the tree in the courtyard before he is ready.

d)

D.  The narrator is overcome by joy and excitement at seeing something enchanting as a real tree.

4.

What claim is Roosevelt making in the sppech?

a)

A.  Civilization’s progress should be halted.

b)

B.  Nature and civilization can coexist without consequences.

c)

C.  As civilization and progress expand, humans demand far more from nature while being less mindful of it.

d)

D.  Nature is preventing civilization from progressing.

5.

Which statement describes a purpose for writing that both authors share?

a)

A.  To persuade their readers to join the cause of conservation.

b)

B.  To argue that progress should be avoided due to their destruction of nature.

c)

C.  To explain the majesty of nature in multiple locations across time and space.

d)

D.  To raise awareness about the consequences of human development and progress on nature.

6.

As civilization expands people are far less aware for their dependence on nature comes from

a)

Autumntime

b)

Conservation as a National Duty

c)

BOTH

7.

Nature is valuable to humankind and must be preserved for future generations comes from

a)

Autumntime

b)

Conservation as a National Duty

c)

BOTH

8.

If we don't care for and value nature now, it may not exist in its current form in the future comes from

a)

Autumntime

b)

Conservation as a National Duty

c)

BOTH

9.

Nature can transform the perspective of children comes from

a)

Autumntime

b)

Conservation as a National Duty

c)

BOTH

10.

Manmade versions of nature can never replace the beauty of real nature comes from

a)

Autumntime

b)

Conservation as a National Duty

c)

BOTH

11.

As civilization expands people are less aware for their dependence on nature comes free

a)

Autumntime

b)

Conservation as a National Duty

c)

BOTH