Leap year reading quiz
Authored by frances cottam
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many days does it take for the Earth to make a full rotation around the sun?
364 days
360 days
365 days
366 days
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens every four years due to the Earth needing approximately six more hours each year to complete its rotation?
A leap second is added
The calendar skips a day
A leap month is added
A leap year occurs with an extra day, February 29th
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author believe being born on Leap Year is better?
They have a birthday every month
They always win Two Truths and a Lie
They get more presents
They get to skip school
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique celebration did the author have for their birthday in 2020?
A surprise party and a likely case of COVID-19
A trip around the world
A movie marathon
A virtual reality party
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On 'off years', when can the author choose to celebrate their birthday?
December 31st
February 29th or March 2nd
February 28th or March 1st
January 1st
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which movie centers around Leap Year and a Celtic tradition mentioned in the text?
A movie starring Amy Adams
A movie starring Julia Roberts
A movie starring Sandra Bullock
A movie starring Meryl Streep
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a unique problem the author faced until a few years ago?
The DMV didn’t recognize their birthday as a legitimate day
They couldn't get a passport
They weren't allowed to vote
They couldn't sign up for social media
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
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