Mother Earth News Magazine Quiz

What year did Mother Earth News magazine first start publishing?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

Answer explanation

Mother Earth News magazine first started publishing in 1970.

What type of paper was the first issue of Mother Earth News printed on?

• Glossy color paper

• Rustic paper

• Recycled paper

• Digital format only

Answer explanation

The first issue of Mother Earth News was printed on rustic paper, not glossy color paper, recycled paper, or in digital format.

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a focus in the early editions of Mother Earth News?

• Back-to-the-land and self-reliance ideas

• Counterculture issues

• High technology and innovation

• Environmental movement

Answer explanation

High technology and innovation was NOT mentioned as a focus in the early editions of Mother Earth News.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who was one of the visionary team members mentioned for steering Mother Earth News?

• Joel Salatin

• John Shuttleworth

• Bill Mollison

• Allan Savory

Answer explanation

John Shuttleworth was one of the visionary team members mentioned for steering Mother Earth News.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the iconic status of "Organic Gardening and Farming" in the author's household?

• It was considered outdated

• It was considered revolutionary

• It was considered unimportant

• It was considered a regular magazine

Answer explanation

The iconic status of 'Organic Gardening and Farming' in the author's household was considered revolutionary, not outdated, unimportant, or a regular magazine.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the text, what kind of technological advancement is mentioned in relation to publishing?

• Digital formatting

• Use of glossy color newsprint

• Introduction of e-books

• Development of online platforms

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the use of glossy color newsprint as the technological advancement mentioned in relation to publishing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does the author imply about the changes in Mother Earth News over the years?

• It has remained completely the same

• It has become more focused on glossy presentation

• It has shifted towards a more balanced and mature perspective

• It has reduced its number of publications significantly

Answer explanation

The author implies that Mother Earth News has shifted towards a more balanced and mature perspective over the years.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's perspective on living in a house that costs so little to rebuild every 20 years?

• It is undesirable because it lacks durability

• It is practical and economically sound

• It is not something to love

• It is an unrealistic expectation

Answer explanation

The author's perspective is that living in a house that costs so little to rebuild every 20 years is not something to love.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the primary focus of Mother Earth News magazine as described in the text?

• Providing entertainment and lifestyle content

• Offering practical advice on wide-ranging topics with a new sense of urgency

• Covering celebrity news and mainstream methods

• Focusing solely on economic issues

Answer explanation

Offering practical advice on wide-ranging topics with a new sense of urgency

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the text, what new understanding has influenced the content of Mother Earth News magazine?

• Advances in technology

• Changes in political leadership

• New insights into ecology and climate change

• Shifts in fashion and culture

Answer explanation

According to the text, the new understanding that has influenced the content of Mother Earth News magazine is new insights into ecology and climate change.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2