Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Rachel Carson


1) Rachel Carson's book warned people about:
C) The effects of dangerous chemical pesticides
2)
What is the name of Rachel Carson's book?
B)
Silent Spring
3)
Rachel's book was written in a hurry and contained incorrect statements.
A)
False
4)
Rachel Carson's book made no difference; DDT is still being widely used
B)
True
5)
Chemical companies attacked Rachel's book and said she was a troublemaker
B) true
6)
Rachel Carson was recognized for her contribution to the Earth by:
B)
Being named one of Time Magazine's "Top 20 Most Influential Scientists and Thinkers of the 20th Century"
7)
What does the word "posthumously" mean in paragraph 8?
D) Occurring after someone's death
8) Rachel's book showed that all living things are:
A)
Connected
9)
You can infer that:
B)
Rachel Carson wrote her book to help animals, people, and the Earth.
10)Rachel Carson lived a long life and became very rich and famous.
A) False


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