Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Rudy’s mother warned him not to eat ice cream when he was sick; it would add to his phlegm.
(1 point)
Responses
headache
headache
mucus
mucus
sleepiness
sleepiness
weight
weight
mucus
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
When Gerald brought home his rescued dog for the first time, Spot sniffed around his new domain for hours.
(1 point)
Responses
bowl
bowl
family
family
toys
toys
territory
territory
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Eckels was not killed for being craven but because of his impact on the world as a whole.
(1 point)
Responses
cowardly
cowardly
rebellious
rebellious
short-sighted
short-sighted
vindictive
cowardly
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
The Origin of the Species is considered Darwin’s seminal work, and many others refer to it in their writing.
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Responses
influential
influential
longest
longest
monotonous
monotonous
precise
influential
Using the following quotation, which description best describes Nolan Bushnell as a teenager?
“‘I’ve always been a tinkerer’…As a teenager, he was one of the youngest ham radio operators in the country, and he did science experiments in his garage.”
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Responses
a student who took complete care in his schoolwork and spent countless hours studying his textbooks
a student who took complete care in his schoolwork and spent countless hours studying his textbooks
a teenager deeply interested in engineering, exploring, and creating things
a teenager deeply interested in engineering, exploring, and creating things
a teenager who desperately wanted to fit in with his school peers
a teenager who desperately wanted to fit in with his school peers
a student who loved to play games but always ensured that his schoolwork was completed first
a teenager deeply interested in engineering, exploring, and creating things
The author of “Nolan Bushnell” states that “It’s very clear that game playing grows dendrites. So people are smarter. The brain is something that if you exercise it you can be smarter. It turns out that games are that exercise.” because
(1 point)
Responses
he believes that gaming and technology can hinder the classroom learning process.
he believes that gaming and technology can hinder the classroom learning process.
he believes that gaming and technology can help grow the brain to expand one’s learning.
he believes that gaming and technology can help grow the brain to expand one’s learning.
he believes that only playing games will automatically make a student smarter in all academic areas.
he believes that only playing games will automatically make a student smarter in all academic areas.
he believes that playing computer games is good to play but only in moderation.
he believes that gaming and technology can help grow the brain to expand one’s learning.
The statements, “and the sooner the better!” and “it has to be!” from “All Watched over by Machines of Loving Grace” develop the speaker as
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Responses
conversational.
conversational.
indirect.
indirect.
urgent.
urgent.
vague.
vague.
urgent.
Question
In “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” what does Walter face in his final fantasy?
(1 point)
Responses
a battalion of soldiers
a battalion of soldiers
a firing squad
a firing squad
headhunters
headhunters
circling sharks
a firing squad
In “A Sound of Thunder,” what does the change in the spelling of TIME SAFARI signify?
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Responses
that they have arrived in the wrong year
that they have arrived in the wrong year
that the machine has malfunctioned
that the machine has malfunctioned
that the travelers have changed during the journey
that the travelers have changed during the journey
that the travelers have disrupted history
that the travelers have disrupted history
The Wolf The wolf is the largest member of the dog family and is a skilled hunter. In many places, some species of wolves are endangered. People should help preserve this creature, for it is a highly sophisticated social animal. Wolves live in packs. Each pack contains six to eight wolves with one hierarchy for the males and another for the females. The dominant leaders are called the alpha male and the alpha female. They rule their respective hierarchies, with the male being the overall leader of the pack. Within the pack only these two animals mate. The remaining animals have helped hunt and care for the pups of the alpha couple. Wolves communicate in many ways. They use body language to show dominance or submission. And, of course, they howl. The howl of a wolf is a thing of legend. It talks to our imagination. It fills us with mystery and intrigue. But to these animals, it is just a way to talk. Sometimes wolves howl to express pleasure. Sometimes they howl to tell another pack where the territory is. Sometimes they howl to gather the pack together. They mark their territory with scents to let other packs know to stay away. Whatever the reason, these animals are communicators. They are social beings with social talk, and people should recognize that fact. I believe once we do so, we will want to preserve these beautiful creatures. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Which sentence best supports the argument of this passage? (1 point) Responses People have been unable to domesticate the wolf. People have been unable to domesticate the wolf. Wolves are a public nuisance in farming country. Wolves are a public nuisance in farming country. Wolves live in extended families like many humans. Wolves live in extended families like many humans. Wolves can live wherever humans can live. Wolves can live wherever humans can live.
Wolves are a public nuisance in farming country.
Question
In “Nethergrave” Jeremy creates an obstacle to dating the girl he likes by
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Responses
lying about where he lives.
lying about where he lives.
lying about his poor health.
lying about his poor health.
lying about his father’s wealth.
lying about his father’s wealth.
lying about his computer expertise.
lying about his computer expertise.
Question
Choose two of the “other worlds” described in the unit. Compare and contrast the ways these other worlds impacted the real world for the characters.
In the unit, two "other worlds" that were described were the world of virtual reality in "Nethergrave" and the prehistoric world in "A Sound of Thunder." Despite their differences, both of these other worlds had a significant impact on the real world for the characters involved.
In "Nethergrave," the virtual reality world created by Jeremy's computer had a profound effect on him. It provided him with an escape from his lonely and isolated real world. In the virtual world, Jeremy could be confident, powerful, and respected, which contrasted greatly with his real-life experiences. However, the impact of this other world on Jeremy's real life was negative. He became so engrossed in the virtual world that he withdrew from real-life interactions and neglected his relationships and responsibilities. This led to a deep sense of loneliness and regret when he finally realized the consequences of his actions.
On the other hand, in "A Sound of Thunder," the characters travel to a prehistoric world through time travel. The impact of this other world on the real world is much more significant and catastrophic. The characters are explicitly warned not to disrupt anything in the past as even the slightest change can reverberate through time and change the future. However, when Eckels panics and unintentionally steps off the designated path, he crushes a butterfly. This seemingly minor action creates a ripple effect that alters the timeline and has significant consequences for the real world upon their return. Language is different, an authoritarian regime is in power, and the world is in disarray.
While the impact of the virtual reality world in "Nethergrave" is primarily personal and emotional for Jeremy, the impact of the prehistoric world in "A Sound of Thunder" has far-reaching consequences for society and the world at large. Both other worlds demonstrate the power and potential dangers of venturing into realms outside of our own reality. They serve as cautionary tales, urging us to consider the potential consequences of our actions and choices.