Maria Mitchell

What is the topic of the section of the passage titled “A Nantucket Childhood”?

• Mitchell’s early relationships with her family
• Mitchell’s desire to follow in her father’s footsteps
• Mitchell’s desire to excel in mathematics and science
• Mitchell’s family background and early education

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the meaning of the word proponent as it is used in the passage?

• supporter
• member
• distributor
• professor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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According to the passage, why does Mitchell deserve the gold medal in honor of Tycho Brahe?

• for her scholastic achievements
• for her discovery of a previously unknown comet
• for her work with the American Association for the Advancement of Women
• for her election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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Which sentence from the passage is a fact?

• “. . . it was natural that these seafaring people would be drawn to astronomy.”
• “Mitchell operated her school in an innovative manner.”
• “After a year, Mitchell was hired to run the library on Nantucket.”
• “. . . it was obvious that Mitchell was the best person to head the department.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which statement from the passage best supports the author’s purpose in the section titled“Vassar Professor”?

• “On her return to the United States, she received a telescope purchased by Americanwomen interested in science.”
• “In 1861, Matthew Vassar (1792–1868) founded Vassar College . . .”
• “Mitchell spent the rest of her working life at Vassar . . .”
• “Mitchell was a member and president of the American Association for the Advancementof Women.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

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What sentence from the passage best supports the generalization that Maria Mitchell was avalued member of the Vassar faculty?

• “In 1857, Mitchell traveled to Europe, where she visited numerous observatories and metleading scientists . . .”
• “She taught her students by including them in her astronomical work.”
• “Through this organization, she promoted the idea of women in science and medicine.”
• “The college trustees, however, granted her an indefinite leave of absence instead.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

• to inform the reader about one woman’s life and accomplishments as a scientist
• to explain to the reader the difficulties faced by women scientists in the past
• to persuade the reader to study math and astronomy in school
• to describe to the reader the place where one scientist worked

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

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CCSS.RI.8.9

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How does the style of the passage affect the tone?

• The use of humorous language creates an amused tone.
• The use of derogatory language creates a disrespectful tone.
• The use of positive language creates an admiring tone.
• The use of objective language creates a speculative tone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the effect of the subheadings in the passage?

• They compare Mitchell’s life to the lives of others.
• They indicate eras in Mitchell’s life.
• They emphasize Mitchell’s challenges.
• They identify Mitchell’s accomplishments.

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