"The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain"

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
What is the author's primary purpose in writing this text?
To entertain readers with stories about adolescence
To inform readers about the unique development of the adolescent brain
To persuade readers to study psychiatry
To explain why adults are better adapted than teenagers
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
What is the main idea of the text?
Neanderthals developed faster than humans but were less adaptable.
Adolescence is a critical period of brain development that prepares humans for life.
The human brain stops developing after adolescence.
The risks adolescents take are always harmful.
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CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
How is the text organized to present information?
It compares and contrasts the development of humans and other mammals.
It provides a chronological history of human adolescence.
It explains a problem and suggests solutions for it.
It lists the dangers of adolescence in order of severity.
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CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
In the sentence, “You’re asking your brain, ‘What do I need to be good at? What do I need to do to make it in this world?’” what is the mood of the verb?
Indicative
Imperative
Interrogative
Subjunctive
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
What can be implied from the statement, “Adolescence is a kind of golden age”?
Adolescents have more freedom than adults or children.
Adolescents are at a peak stage for learning and growth.
Adolescents have the most enjoyable stage of life.
Adolescents achieve their greatest successes during this time.
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
According to the text, what happens to the brain during adolescence?
It loses flexibility but becomes more streamlined for efficiency.
It loses its ability to adapt to new situations.
It develops faster than during any other life stage.
It shrinks in size to eliminate unnecessary gray matter.
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CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
Which of the following is the best summary of the text?
Adolescence is the most enjoyable stage of life because teenagers are free to explore.
Adolescence is a challenging but important time of brain development that allows humans to adapt and thrive.
Adolescence is marked by risky behavior and poor decision-making, which poses significant dangers.
Adolescents are similar to Neanderthals in their development and social interactions.
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CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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