Passage 1: Rachel Carson Environmental Pioneer

Which word in paragraph has a similar connotative meaning as the word countless, as it is used in the passage?

• famous

• abundance

• variety

• flood

Fill in the bubble before the sentence from paragraph 4 of passage 1 that presents the best supporting evidence that Rachel Carson was an pioneer

• In addition to her regular job, Carson wrote on the side, submitting articles to newspapers and magazines on the subject of conservation and nature. her book published in 1941, was called "Under the sea-wind"

• In 1951, her book the sea aroundUs became a New York Times vest seller for 81 weeks

• But the book that brought her the most fame was her last one, silent spring published 1962.

• written in her clear, poetic style it educated her readers about the dangers of pesticides, particularly DDT ti all forms of life

How does the phrase "Flood of migrants" affect the tone of the passage?

• It creates a sense of danger to the birds, which increases the suspense and tension

• It creates a image of an overwhelming number of birds, which projects a sense of awe

• It alludes to a natural disaster, which implies that birds are a destructive force

• It alludes to the transient nature of the birds, which adds to a sense of uncertainity

According to Passage 1, what is the main historical significance of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring"?

• It saved the lives of countless birds

• It pointed out the importance of science

• It raised awareness of enviormental concerns

• It got the attention of President John F. Kennedy

What is the meaning of vindicated, as it is used in the passage?

• Made her proud

• Proved her right

• Cost her money

• Ridiculed her

Which word provides the best context clue to the answer in Part A?

• Investigation

• Ultimately

• Claims

• Supported

What is the authors purpose for writing Passage 2?

• To defend the position taken by Rachel Carson against DDT

• To encourage people to support the use of DDT as a pesticide

• To defend the use of DDT as an effective way to control malaria

• To explain why DDT was developed and why its use is limited today

Which detail from the passage 2 provides the strongest evidence that DDT is a harmful substance?

• Its earliest use was to fight malaria, typhus, and other diseases transmitted to humans by insects (p 8)

• Not only was the success rate of pesticides limited because the pests developed immunity, but the pesticides remained in the environment, affecting humans and other living organisms

• They attacked her as an overzealous activist who did more harm than good

• Immediately following the investigation, regulations about the use of chemical pesticides were strengthened

What is the central idea of passage 2?

• DDT was developed to control insects, but its harmful effects led to extremely limited use

• Rachel Carson was attacked by the chemical industry, but President Kennedy defended her.

• Pesticides such as DDT cause liver tumors un mice and various kinds of cancer in humans

• If it hadn't been for Rachel Carson, farmers would still be spraying their crops with DDT

In Passage 1, paragraph 6 the word blight is used. What phrase from passage 2 best conveys the same idea as the word blight?

• A miraculous invention

• Harm all forms of life

• Did more harm than good

• The microbe that causes malaria