Quiz U2 W1 Understanding Julia Hill's Activism

Part A: What is the main focus of this passage?

• Julia Hill's journey from injury to becoming an environmental advocate.

• Julia Hill's activism and her efforts to highlight the significance of preserving nature.

• Julia Hill's experience in saving a tree named Luna and her subsequent literary work.

• Julia Hill's dedication to living in a redwood tree to stop deforestation.

How does the passage illustrate the significance of Hill’s accident?

• The accident reminded her that life is unpredictable, so she decided to do something dramatic.

• The accident kept her from participating in her regular activities, so she decided to become a social activist instead.

• The accident inspired her to go on a journey that took her to the redwood forests of California.

• The accident made her want to help other people the way that doctors and nurses had helped her.

What does the word discharged mean as it is used in paragraph 2?

• educated

• released

• medicated

• injured

What is a key theme discussed in paragraph 3?

• Despite feeling isolated, Hill managed to endure two years in the redwood tree.

• Despite numerous obstacles, Hill's perseverance was bolstered by community support during her time in the redwood tree.

• Despite battling illness and injuries, Hill remained in the redwood tree for 738 days.

• Despite being disconnected from society, Hill thrived in the redwood tree.

Underline the sentence from paragraph 3 that best supports the central idea from Part A.

What does the word resided mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

• moved

• suffered

• lived

• fought

Read this sentence from paragraph 3. What effect does the author’s use of personification have on this passage? “On December 10, 1997, Hill climbed into Luna to rescue her from being cut down.”

• It helps to show how difficult it is to save a tree.

• It demonstrates how overwhelmed Hill was.

• It gives the tree human qualities and adds interest.

• It enhances the hardships of living in a tree.

Read this sentence from paragraph 6. Why does the author use the phrase “into Luna’s arms” here? “Julia Hill climbed into Luna’s arms as a young, unknown activist.”

• to encourage the reader to become an activist

• to add a tone of melancholy to the story

• to enhance the danger involved with Hill’s work

• to get the reader involved on an emotional level

Based on the information in the passage, how were Hill’s actions successful?

• Hill wrote a popular book about her experience that inspired others to protect Earth.

• People were able to interview Hill while she was in the tree so her message reached many people.

• Hill was uninjured during her time in the tree and was removed safely.

• The lumber company promised Hill they would protect the tree and the land surrounding it.

What is a protest?

• the act of supporting your favorite sports team

• the separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.

• a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.