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The Spooky Science of Fear
The Spooky Science of Fear
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200

Read the sentence from paragraph 4:

“When we’re scared, our body changes in ways that shift our attention to the present moment,” Dr. Kerr says.

What does Dr. Kerr mean by the phrase “shift our attention to the present moment”? (L.4.4)

  1. People are concerned about what may happen later in the day.

  2. People worry about what has happened.

  3. People wonder about what is happening at that moment in another place.

  4. People think about what is happening right now.

  • People wonder about what is happening at that moment in another place.

200

Read the sentence from paragraph 5:

“Being scared is not always a treat.”

What does the author mean by the phrase “not always a treat” in the sentence?  (L.4.4)

  1. Fear can be an unpleasant feeling.

  2. Fear may be felt for many different reasons.

  3. Fear can make some people feel hungry.

  4. Fear may affect people and animals differently.

Fear can be an unpleasant feeling.

200
We all wanted to visit Grandfather. Mother, Father, and I got in the car. We ____________ to grandfather's house. We had a good time with him all afternoon. a. ran b. drove c. crossed
b. drove
200
The crop that gives the most food to humans and animals in the United States is corn. Most of the corn grown is for use as animal feed. The farmers of the United States produce about one half of all the corn grown in the world. What is the main idea? a. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals. b. Corn is grown all over the world. c. Corn is important as it is used for many things.
a. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals.
200
The people or animals that act out the story.
Who are the characters.
400

Which quotation supports the main idea that fear causes changes in the body?  (RI.4.2)

  1. “This response is triggered by the five senses, which are always sending information to the brain.  When they signal something unexpected, such as a balloon bursting, the brain- sends a danger alar,.”

  2. “We keep a close eye on babies because they don’t understand what might hurt them.”

  3. “Experiences can lead to long-lasting fears that may stop a person from trying new things.  We’re born without the ability to feel fear, but a lot of what we’re afraid of is learned.”

  4. “Other people may have no special fear of dogs but may be afraid of other things, such as heights, snakes, or spiders.”

“This response is triggered by the five senses, which are always sending information to the brain.  When they signal something unexpected, such as a balloon bursting, the brain- sends a danger alar,.”

400

What point does the author make about fear?  (RI.4.8)

  1. Only true danger should be feared.

  2. There are several different types  of fear.

  3. People learn what to fear.

  4. Children have the same fears as adults.

People learn what to fear.

400
I am in a hurry in the morning. I eat a small breakfast. I am busy at lunchtime. I do not eat much. I am hungry at night. I eat a big __________. a. breakfast b. dinner c. lunch
b. dinner
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There are about 2,000 kinds of bats. They come in many sizes. bats are rather strange looking animals. They are soft and furry with large ears. Bats can not run or walk. They usually eat insects. Bats are the only mammals that fly. What is the main idea? a. Bats are unusual mammals. b. Bats move by runnung and flying. c. Bats look like many other animals.
a. Bats are unusual mammals.
400
The person who writes the story and the person who draws the pictures for the story.
What is the author and the illustrator.
600

Read the sentence from paragraph 12:

“Many people have beat their own fears.”

What does the author mean by the sentence?  (RI.4.4)

  1. People can use music to help them ease their fears.

  2. People can learn to keep their fears from controlling them.

  3. People can use their bodies to fight off what scares them.

  4. People can learn to imagine they are in less scary situations.

People can learn to keep their fears from controlling them.

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How did Dr. Margee Kerr study the ways that people act when they are afraid?  (RI.4.3)

  1. Dr. Kerr set up surprise parties for people who were easily scared.

  2. Dr. Kerr sent people to amusement parks with scary rides.

  3. Dr. Kerr sent people to places to play scary games.

  4. Dr. Kerr set up places where people could be scared safely.

Dr. Kerr set up places where people could be scared safely.

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I raced with my friend. We started together. We both ran very fast. This time she _____________ first. I said, "you win!" a. began b. fell c. finished
c. finished
600
One of the most welcome sights in the desert is the cactus. The cactus is a plant that can store large amounts of water. It has a thick, tough skin to keep the water in. There are many kinds of cacti. Some grow as tall as 50 feet. What is the main idea? a. The cactus grows in most parts of the world. b. The cactus is a beautiful-looking plant. c. The cactus is designed for storing water.
c. The cactus is designed for storing water.
600
The time and the place of the story.
What is the setting.
800

What is the meaning of the word respond as it is used in the text?

 react; act based on an experience

800

What is the meaning of the word encounter as it is used in the text?

 meet; come across

800
The police officer held her hand out. The cars halted. The children crossed the street. Then the police officer waved her hand. All the cars started to move again. What does the word halted mean? a. started b. stopped c. moved quickly
b. stopped
800
Chocolate is a popular food. Today we think of it mainly as a candy. Years ago, it started out as a drink. All chocolate is made from the beans of the cacao tree. There are many steps to follow in turning cacao beans into the kind of chocolate we eat. What is the main idea? a. Making chocolate is a long process. b. Chocolate is high in vitamins. c. Chocolate has few uses.
a. Making chocolate is a long process.
800
The message that is in the story or what the story is about.
What is the theme.
1000

Which quotation supports the inference that sometimes fear can be harmful to a person’s life?  (RI.4.1)

  1. “Faster heartbeat and breathing send more blood and oxygen to the muscles so they’re ready when they’re needed.

  2. We keep a close eye on babies because they don’t understand what might hurt them.”

  3. “Experiences can lead to long-lasting fears that may stop a person from trying new things.”

  4. “A long-lasting fear can mean you’ve had a bad experience, and your brain doesn’t want to have it again.”

“Experiences can lead to long-lasting fears that may stop a person from trying new things.”

1000

What text structure does the author use in the section “Some People Like To Be Scared”?  (RI.4.5)

  1. The author uses cause and effect to show how begin afraid affected Dr. Margee Kerr’s research.

  2. The author uses chronological order to  show that scientists have changed the ways they study different types of fear.

  3. The author uses compare and contrast to show two different reasons why people may not enjoy being afraid.

  4. The author uses problem and solution to show how Dr. Margee Kerr helps people overcome fear through laughter.

The author uses compare and contrast to show two different reasons why people may not enjoy being afraid.

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There are so many people in the city who sell things. Some merchants sell food. Some sell cloths. I like the merchants who sell toys best. What is a merchant? a. people who sell things b. people who buy things c. people who throw things
a. people who sell things
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Cats are popular house pets. Cats come in a variety of colors. Some cats have long hair and some have short hair. There are cats that have no tails. Cats can have eyes of many different colors. A cat can be solid color, more than one color, or striped. What is the main idea? a. Cats make the best house pet. b. Cats are very similar. c. There is much variety in the cat family.
c. There is much variety in the cat family.
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The events that happen in the story.
What is the plot.