The House of the Scorpion

The House of the Scorpion

8th Grade

15 Qs

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The House of the Scorpion

The House of the Scorpion

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS4-5

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary scientific theme explored in 'The House of the Scorpion'?

Genetic engineering

Quantum physics

Astrophysics

Ecology

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 'The House of the Scorpion', what is the significance of cloning in the story?

It is used to create identical twins

It is a method to preserve endangered species

It is a way to produce organ donors

It is a technique for space exploration

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which scientific concept is illustrated by the creation of clones in 'The House of the Scorpion'?

Natural selection

Genetic modification

Photosynthesis

Thermodynamics

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What ethical dilemma is associated with cloning as depicted in 'The House of the Scorpion'?

Resource allocation

Identity and individuality

Climate change

Nuclear energy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does 'The House of the Scorpion' address the issue of genetic diversity?

By promoting biodiversity

By showing the risks of genetic uniformity

By encouraging cross-breeding

By highlighting the benefits of monoculture

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 'The House of the Scorpion', what role does DNA play in the development of clones?

It determines the clone's physical appearance

It has no role

It is used to enhance intelligence

It is irrelevant to cloning

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What scientific experiment is central to the plot of 'The House of the Scorpion'?

Cloning of a human

Creation of a new element

Development of a vaccine

Discovery of a new planet

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