Teens & Tech
What form of technology does the author mainly praise in “Teens and Technology Share a Future”?
a. laptops
b. social media
c. the Internet
d. smartphones
c. the Internet
What does the author of “The Black Hole of Technology” vow to do the next time she’s walking along a road?
a. value her surroundings
b. text her friends about it
c. take photos as a memento
d. keep one ear and one eye open
a. value her surroundings
In “Feathered Friend,” when does the narrator first realize that Claribel is aboard the space station?
a. when Sven runs in with a tiny bundle of feathers
b. when Sven informs the whole crew
c. when a flash of yellow flies past
d. when he hears the bird singing
d. when he hears the bird singing
Who makes the comment “That’s the problem with the world today,” which
appears at the beginning of the blog post “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?”
a. a teacher
b. the author
c. a TV reporter
d. the author’s father
d. the author’s father
In which category does the word trigonometry belong?
a. landforms
b. types of math
c. personality styles
d. computer programs
b. types of math
Why does the author of “Teens and Technology Share a Future” value technology so highly?
a. It gives him a way to connect with young people.
b. It allows humans to find any information they need.
c. It has created an entire system of online abbreviations.
d. It has made today’s humans more like people of the past.
b. It allows humans to find any information they need.
What event in “The Black Hole of Technology” strengthens the author’s opinion about technology?
a. a Miley Cyrus concert
b. a drive in the family car
c. a flight to a foreign land
d. a hike to an ancient temple
d. a hike to an ancient temple
What happens after the crew revives Claribel in “Feathered Friend”?
a. The crew waits in hushed silence.
b. She flies around the space station.
c. She chirps but then keels over again.
d. The crew goes back to eating breakfast.
c. She chirps but then keels over again.
The author of “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” sees many flaws in the cereal commercial she watches. What is her father’s reaction when he watches that commercial on YouTube?
a. Disappointment: It is not as great as he remembered.
b. Surprise: It seems old-fashioned and poorly made.
c. Delight: It reminds him of his younger days.
d. Pride: It looks just as good as modern ads.
c. Delight: It reminds him of his younger days.
If you are absorbing information, which is most likely to be true?
a. You are adding the information to what you know.
b. You are explaining the information to others.
c. You are imagining yourself performing research.
d. You are growing more puzzled by the information.
a. You are adding the information to what you know.
According to “Teens and Technology Share a Future,” how can today’s teenagers become the world’s greatest generation?
a. by using technology responsibly
b. by reading great authors of the past
c. by writing blog posts persuading others to act
d. by using computers to change the way we learn
a. by using technology responsibly
What does the author of “The Black Hole of Technology” notice about villagers in Cambodia? Choose two options.
a. Most of them are dressed up.
b. They have no cell phones.
c. Their homes are on stilts.
d. They are all quite young.
e. They seem very happy.
b. They have no cell phones.
e. They seem very happy.
As the narrator awakens on the morning described in “Feathered Friend,” he has a headache. What is the most likely reason for that headache?
a. a night of bad dreams
b. confusion between day and night
c. lack of oxygen in the space station
d. illness spread by close contact with birds
c. lack of oxygen in the space station
According to “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” how did the author’s father find out what the temperature was when he was a young boy?
a. by checking his phone
b. by watching television
c. by making a phone call
d. by listening to the radio
b. by watching television
If a group of people lamented in public, which of the following events was most likely taking place? Base your answer on the meaning of lamented.
a. a concert
b. a funeral
c. a graduation
d. a holiday party
b. a funeral
Why does the author of “Teens and Technology Share a Future” recommend that young people filter out “useless Facebook messages” and “out-of-context tweets”?
a. Doing so will help them focus on their homework.
b. Doing so will help them relate more effectively to others.
c. Doing so will help them create a more balanced daily routine.
d. Doing so will help them find and use more important information.
d. Doing so will help them find and use more important information.
Toward the end of “The Black Hole of Technology,” the author announces that she “had finally stopped.” What does she mean by that?
a. She has decided to get rid of her phone and other devices.
b. She is paying attention to what is right in front of her.
c. She has finally finished the long hike to the temple.
d. She will no longer learn from anyone but herself.
b. She is paying attention to what is right in front of her.
Think about the setting of “Feathered Friend.” What is the most likely reason that “early spacers” were “wiry little fellow[s]”?
a. Small people have a special love for adventure.
b. Construction is a job for small but muscular people.
c. Both space and supplies on the space station are limited.
d. Large people have difficulty adjusting to zero gravity.
d. Large people have difficulty adjusting to zero gravity.
The author of “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” asks, “Will they laugh at us for using pieces of green paper to buy things?” To what is she referring?
a. coupons
b. dollar bills
c. fake money
d. credit cards
b. dollar bills
Which of these situations most clearly illustrates the meaning of nostalgic?
a. Grandma loves to look at photos taken when her children were young.
b. Mike allowed his nephews to hand him tools as he fixed the tractor.
c. A variety of berry pies are available at the bakery near the post office.
d. The mayor called the meeting of City Council to order at 7:00 P.M.
a. Grandma loves to look at photos taken when her children were young.
Which quotation from “Teens and Technology Share a Future” best states its main idea?
a. In the grand scheme of things, you’ve done us all a great service.
b. You’re absolutely right.… How else would you be reading this blog?
c. The world is facing many problems, but young people—using the power of technology—have the opportunity to solve them.
d. If only Thoreau had known that we would be able to look into another person’s eyes….
c. The world is facing many problems, but young people—using the power of technology—have the opportunity to solve them.
In “The Black Hole of Technology,” the author frequently contrasts the words go and stop, as in this example.
'In a life of go, go, go I had finally stopped."
Which statement best explains the overall effect of this contrast in the blog post?
a. It shows the difference between the speed of information today and in earlier times.
b. It proves that a world of constant, rapid travel can suddenly end.
c. It shows the difference between consuming information and appreciating the world.
d. It reveals the author’s love for travel and ever-changing landscapes.
c. It shows the difference between consuming information and appreciating the world.
How does the title of “Feathered Friend” hint at one theme of the story?
a. It suggests that Claribel’s existence is important to the crew.
b. It points out one key difference between birds and humans.
c. It reminds the reader of the delicate nature of animals.
d. It compares bird flight to human flight.
a. It suggests that Claribel’s existence is important to the crew.
Which of these experiences does the author of “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” fear that children of the next generation might miss out on? Choose three options.
a. watching old commercials on YouTube
b. being able to do homework electronically
c. printing out a hard copy of a research paper
d. using a smartphone to check a weather report
e. swimming in a backyard or neighborhood pool
f. enjoying handwritten letters from grandparents
g. choosing a video from Blockbuster for a family movie night
c. printing out a hard copy of a research paper
f. enjoying handwritten letters from grandparents
g. choosing a video from Blockbuster for a family
If an episode of a television drama is a continuation of a previous show, which of the following must be true?
a. The episode has many new characters.
b. The episode is the next part of the story.
c. The episode has some different characters.
d. The episode takes place in a new location.
b. The episode is the next part of the story.