Multiple Choice

Question

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Question at position 1

The title of the selection highlights the idea that —

The title of the selection highlights the idea that —

humans could survive without an extended period of adolescent brain development

humans would likely become extinct without sufficient adolescent brain growth

adolescent brain growth determines adult communication ability

adolescent brain development has important benefits for adults
Question at position 2
2

Multiple Choice
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Question at position 2

The comparison between most mammals and humans in paragraph 2 helps the reader understand that —

The comparison between most mammals and humans in paragraph 2 helps the reader understand that —

humans reproduce at a similar stage of development as compared to other mammals

rapid adolescent growth is more common in other mammals than it is in humans

humans have a unique period of adolescence as compared to other mammals

family protection is more important for other mammals than it is for humans
Question at position 3
3

Multiple Choice
1 point



Question at position 3

Read the thesaurus definition.

insulate

v: wrap, cushion, isolate, detach

Which synonym best fits how insulating is used in paragraph 4?

Read the thesaurus definition.

insulate

v: wrap, cushion, isolate, detach

Which synonym best fits how insulating is used in paragraph 4?

Wrap

Cushion

Isolate

Detach
Question at position 4
4

Multiple Choice
1 point



Question at position 4

The organizational pattern of the section called “Brain Under Construction” allows the author to —

The organizational pattern of the section called “Brain Under Construction” allows the author to —

highlight examples that explain why Neanderthals died out

explain the effects of gray matter on the adolescent brain

describe the makeup and composition of the adult brain

compare and contrast human development with Neanderthals
Question at position 5
5

Multiple Choice
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Question at position 5

Read the dictionary entry.

streamline \strēm'līn'\ n 1. a contour designed for decreased air resistance 2. a path of a particle flowing without turbulence past an object v 3. to make something more efficient or simple 4. to modernize something

Which definition best fits how streamlines is used in paragraph 4?

Read the dictionary entry.

streamline \strēm'līn'\ n 1. a contour designed for decreased air resistance 2. a path of a particle flowing without turbulence past an object v 3. to make something more efficient or simple 4. to modernize something

Which definition best fits how streamlines is used in paragraph 4?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4
Question at position 6
6

Multiple Choice
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Question at position 6

Which sentence about the selection is in the interrogative mood?

Which sentence about the selection is in the interrogative mood?

The author makes some really great points about how the human brain changes during adolescence.

Did you know that our brain has the greatest potential for mastering new skills during adolescence?

I loved learning about how this has enabled humans to adapt more than most other animals!

I wonder how the human brain will change over the next several thousand years.
Question at position 7
7

Multiple Answer
1 point



Question at position 7

Select two phrases that best describe how the author organizes the ideas in the section called “Moving On from Childhood.”

Select two phrases that best describe how the author organizes the ideas in the section called “Moving On from Childhood.”

By describing the brains of adolescents and the brains of early human ancestors

By comparing the brains of adolescents to the brains of children and adults

By presenting a timeline of important studies on the adolescent brain

By explaining the problems associated with the adolescent brain

By identifying the effects of rewards on the adolescent brain
Question at position 8
8

Multiple Choice
1 point



Question at position 8

The author includes the information in the section called “Stone Age Impulses in the Modern World” most likely to —

The author includes the information in the section called “Stone Age Impulses in the Modern World” most likely to —

compare the success of modern teens against their ancestors

explain the benefits of risk-taking for teenage development

caution teens and their parents about the dangers of risk-taking

provide scientific evidence that the teenage brain is unique
Question at position 9
9

Multiple Choice
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Question at position 9

Which quotation from the selection best explains how teenagers can benefit from their developing brains?

Which quotation from the selection best explains how teenagers can benefit from their developing brains?

But the price we pay is that, as myelin is laid down, flexibility diminishes. (paragraph 4)

“There is evidence,” she says,“that even adolescent rodents tend to hang out with same-aged peers and tend to have more fights with their parents.” (paragraph 6)

And, compared to children or adults, teens are much more sensitive to rewards. (paragraph 8)

“As long as it’s not lethal—as in the case of foolish risk taking—it can lead to innovation and creativity.” (paragraph 12)
Question at position 10
10

Matching
3 points



Question at position 10
Match each section to its overall organizational structure.

Prompt 1Brain Under Construction
Answer for prompt 1 Brain Under Construction
Prompt 2Moving On from Childhood
Answer for prompt 2 Moving On from Childhood
Prompt 3Stone Age Impulses in the Modern World
Answer for prompt 3 Stone Age Impulses in the Modern World
Question at position 11
11

Multiple Choice
1 point



Question at position 11

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Which phrase best describes the main purpose of this selection?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Which phrase best describes the main purpose of this selection?

To inform readers that the period of adolescence is more important to human development than childhood

To educate readers on the science behind brain development, and how that development can be hindered by making poor decisions

To educate readers on how adolescent brains differ from brains at other ages, and how those differences prepare teenagers for adulthood

To inform readers about the increased dangers that teens face during adolescence as a result of structural changes that occur in the brain
Question at position 12
12

Multiple Answer
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Question at position 12

Part B

Which two quotations from the text best support the answer to Part A?

Part B

Which two quotations from the text best support the answer to Part A?

A large part of that success comes from our brains taking a long time to mature. This extended period of development lets us build exactly the brain we need in our circumstances. (paragraph 3)

Adolescence is a kind of golden age when, as Giedd puts it, “You’re asking your brain, ‘What do I need to be good at? What do I need to do to make it in this world?’ Every choice you make trains your brain.” (paragraph 4)

It’s a sad paradox that, relative to children, people in their late adolescence, who are generally the strongest and healthiest they’ll ever be, face a 200 percent increase in the chance of dying. (paragraph 13)

“. . . There will be many opportunities for them to change behaviors that they don’t want to engage in and to become what they want to be.” (paragraph 13)

“We never lose it completely,” Giedd says, “but it’s never going to be as good as it is when we’re adolescents.” (paragraph 14)

Answer 1

Here are the suggested answers for each of the multiple-choice and matching questions based on the given prompts:

Question 1: The title of the selection highlights the idea that —

• Answer: adolescent brain development has important benefits for adults.

Question 2: The comparison between most mammals and humans in paragraph 2 helps the reader understand that —

• Answer: humans have a unique period of adolescence as compared to other mammals.

Question 3: Which synonym best fits how insulating is used in paragraph 4?

• Answer: Isolate.

Question 4: The organizational pattern of the section called “Brain Under Construction” allows the author to —

• Answer: explain the effects of gray matter on the adolescent brain.

Question 5: Which definition best fits how streamlines is used in paragraph 4?

• Answer: Definition 3 (to make something more efficient or simple).

Question 6: Which sentence about the selection is in the interrogative mood?

• Answer: Did you know that our brain has the greatest potential for mastering new skills during adolescence?

Question 7: Select two phrases that best describe how the author organizes the ideas in the section called “Moving On from Childhood.”

• Answer:
  • By comparing the brains of adolescents to the brains of children and adults.
  • By explaining the problems associated with the adolescent brain.

Question 8: The author includes the information in the section called “Stone Age Impulses in the Modern World” most likely to —

• Answer: explain the benefits of risk-taking for teenage development.

Question 9: Which quotation from the selection best explains how teenagers can benefit from their developing brains?

• Answer: “As long as it’s not lethal—as in the case of foolish risk taking—it can lead to innovation and creativity.” (paragraph 12)

Question 10: Match each section to its overall organizational structure.

• Answer for Brain Under Construction: Explanation of brain development.
• Answer for Moving On from Childhood: Comparison of adolescent brains to those of children and adults.
• Answer for Stone Age Impulses in the Modern World: Analysis of historical context versus modern implications.

Question 11: Part A - Which phrase best describes the main purpose of this selection?

• Answer: To educate readers on how adolescent brains differ from brains at other ages, and how those differences prepare teenagers for adulthood.

Question 12: Part B - Which two quotations from the text best support the answer to Part A?

• Answer:
  • A large part of that success comes from our brains taking a long time to mature. This extended period of development lets us build exactly the brain we need in our circumstances. (paragraph 3)
  • Adolescence is a kind of golden age when, as Giedd puts it, “You’re asking your brain, ‘What do I need to be good at? What do I need to do to make it in this world?’ Every choice you make trains your brain.” (paragraph 4)

Feel free to adjust any answers based on specific contents of the text you have access to.