"The Spooky Science of Fear!" and "Fear and Learning"

1.According to the passage, why do some people like being scared?

• A. It helps them exercise.

• B. It makes them feel excited.

• C. They do not like being happy.

• They forget to play games.

2.Part A: What is a main idea of the passage?

• A. Walking through a haunted house makes people scream.

• B. People get excited when they ride a roller coaster.

• C. Kids don't think about homework when playing hide-and-seek.

• D. Fear causes changes in the body.

3.Part B: Which quotation from the text best supports the correct answer to Part A?

• A. "This response is triggered by the five senses, which are always sending information to the brain. When they signal something unexpected, such as a balloon bursting, the brain sends a danger alarm. (paragraph 7)

• "We keep a close eye on babies because they don't understand what might hurt them." (paragraph 9)

• "Experiences can lead to long-lasting fears that may stop a person from trying new things. We're born without the ability to feel fear, but a lot of what we're afraid of is learned." (paragraph 10)

• D. "Other people may have no special fear of dogs but may be afraid of other things, such as heights, snakes, or spiders." (paragraph 11)

4.Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

• A. Going through haunted houses makes some people scream and laugh. Dr. Kerr is a sociologist. People like surprise birthday parties, scary movies, and roller coasters. Adrenaline makes our hearts beat faster. Babies are fearless. Some people are afraid of heights. Dr. Kerr grew up on a farm.

• B. Dr. Kerr set up haunted houses to see how people respond to fear. Fear can be good, but too much is not. Popping a balloon makes us jump. Some people are afraid of dogs and snakes. Being scared doesn't make you weak. Dr. Kerr was afraid of bears.

• C. Dr. Kerr found out that being scared makes some people feel excited. She also discovered that people like to be scared because it takes their minds off their worries. Our brains and bodies react to fear to help us stay safe. We learn what to be afraid of through our experiences. People can overcome their fears through knowledge.

• D. People don't think about their homework when they are playing hide-and-seek. When people get scared, they breathe faster. More oxygen goes to your muscles when you are afraid. Some people are afraid of spiders. Dr. Kerr gained confidence.

5.Read the sentence from paragraph 5.

Being scared is not always a treat.

What does the author mean by the phrase "not always a treat" in the sentence?

• A. Fear can be an unpleasant feeling.

• B. Fear may be felt for many different reasons.

• C. Fear can make some people feel hungry.

• D. Fear may affect people and animals differently.

6.Part A: How did Dr. Margee Kerr study the ways that people act when they are afraid?

• A. Dr. Kerr set up surprise parties for people who were easily scared.

• B. Dr. Kerr sent people to amusement parks with scary rides.

• C. Dr. Kerr sent people to places to play scary games.

• D. Dr. Kerr set up places where people could be scared safely.

7.Part B:

Which quotation from the text best supports the correct answer to Part A?

• A. "She has set up 'haunted houses' (walk-through exhibits of scary but harmless surprises) to see how people respond to fear." (paragraph 2)

• B. "Think of how your heart pounds and you feel a sense of energy when you're going to a birthday party." (paragraph 3)

• C. "Some feel that same kind of excitement when they watch a scary movie or go on a thrill ride." (paragraph 3)

• D. "You're probably not thinking about your homework that's due next week when you're playing a game of hide-and-seek." (paragraph 4)

8.Read the sentence from paragraph 12.

Many people have beat their own fears.

What does the author mean by the sentence?

• A. People can use music to help them ease their fears.

• B. People can learn to keep their fears from controlling them.

• C. People can use their bodies to fight off what scares them.

• D. People can learn to imagine they are in less scary situations.

9.Part A:

What is a main idea of the sections "What Good Is Fear?" and "Too Much Can Be Harmful"?

• A. Only trye danger should be feared.

• B. There are several different types of fear.

• C. People learn what to fear.

• D. Children have the same fears as adults.

10.Part B:

Which TWO quotations from the text best support the correct answer to Part A? Select TWO answers.

• A. "Faster heartbeat and breathing send more blood and oxygen to the muscles so they're ready when they're needed." (paragraph 8)

• B. "As babies grow, they learn what's unsafe, and their brains store those memories. Then their brains use fear to warn them of dangers." (paragraph 9)

• C. "We're born without the ability to feel fear, but a lot of what we're afraid of is learned." (paragraph 10)

• D. " 'Being afraid doesn't mean you're weak,' Dr. Kerr says." (paragraph 12)

• E. Many people have beat their own fears." (paragraph 12)