Study Guide Literature

8th Grade, III Quarter

Instructions: Read the study guide thoroughly and review the books' contents.
1. According to "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," Why was Irving's solo flight around the world
extraordinary?
He was the youngest person to fly around the globe.
2. As explained in "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," what inspired Irving to become a pilot?
sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane.
3. According to "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," what is the main goal of Irving's nonprofit
organization, Experience Aviation?
to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math
4. In the story “Three Cheers for the Nanny State”, What item did New York City attempt to ban?
Large Sodas
5. In the story “Three Cheers for the Nanny State”, Why were some people resistant to the ban?
They did not like being told what to do
6. What do opponents of the ban discuss in the essay fear?
more regulations
7. Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of rational?
staying inside during a storm
8. Which of the following states a main purpose of "Three Cheers for the Nanny State"?
to explain the necessity of the ban
9. Why is Michael Bloomberg mentioned in both "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's the Problem but..." -
Choose two answers.
He was the mayor of NYC
10. Which of the following ideas are suggested in both texts? ("Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's the Problem
but...")
Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal
11. According to "Soda's a Problem but..." which is a main reason the ban on large sodas was not
approved?
The contradictions within the law made it impossible to approve
12. If a plan is implemented which of the following must be true?
The plan is carried out
13. Which of the following ideas is suggested in "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but..."?
Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.
14. According to the author of "Soda's a Problem but...", how should the government go about "stopping
us" from consuming too much soda?
Provide the public with information so they may choose wisely.
15. In “Words Do Not Pay,” what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate that white Americans must do
in order to live in peace with Native Americans?
Treat Native Americans as equals
16. In “Words Do Not Pay,” what does Chief Joseph say is true about humans from birth?
All human beings are born to be free.
17. What do the details in “Words Do Not Pay” suggest about the condition of Chief Joseph’s people at
the time he made this speech?
They were suffering and poorly treated.
18. In “Words Do Not Pay,” what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate that all human beings share?
the same creator
19. What beginning phrase does he use to show the persuasive technique "repetition"?
Good words will not...
20. In “Words Do Not Pay,” what is the main problem that Chief Joseph has with the “good words” that
he has heard?
They are not supported by actions.
21. In the story "from Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence Study" Where were the girls running away from?
a special school settlement near a river
22. How did Molly come to know about the rabbit-proof fence?
Her father is one of the fence inspectors.
23. In the story "from Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence Study" How do the girls get across the river?
They use a tree leaning over the water as a bridge.
24. What did it mean when Molly “whispered urgently”?
She wanted her sisters to come to her right away to tell them they weren't going to school.
25. How was Daisy behaving when she turned to Molly and “said nervously”?
She was unsure and trembled as she walked along with Molly.
26. “Molly leaned against the wall and said confidently, ‘I know it’s a long way to go but it’s easy.’”
What did she believe?
She believed that they would accomplish their mission.
27. In the article The human brain What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
The brain is an integral part of the nervous system and its parts.
28. According to the article, how does learning new things affect the brain?
Learning new things does not change the brain.
29. What is the point of view of "Flowers for Algernon"?
first person, from Charlie's point of view
30. Why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?
They feel he is motivated to try to learn
31. Before the operation, how does Charlie feel about it?
He is happy and excited.
32. What can you infer from the details about Charlie at the start of "Flowers for Algernon"?
He has below-normal intelligence.
33. Which of the following can we infer is the reason for Dr. Strauss requiring Charlie to keep a journal?
To monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.
34. How does Charlie discover that the effects of his operation will not last?
He sees changes in Algernon
What are Dr. Nemur's motivations for performing the experiment (and future experiments)?
recognitions and rewards