Question 1

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the following questions.
Where could the student find out more information to develop the focus?
A) conduct research on the Internet
B) read a history textbook
C) interview a professor
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The student could conduct research on the Internet, read a history textbook, and interview a professor to gather more information and develop a stronger focus.

Question 2

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. 
Summaries and informational essays share the writers personal thoughts and feelings about a topic.

Accepted Answer

Summaries and informational essays are different in that summaries simply provide the main points or ideas of a text while informational essays provide more detailed explanations and analysis of a topic. They typically do not include the writer's personal thoughts or feelings.

Question 3

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. 
Academic writing assignments require the same time and attention as text messages, tweets, and email.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Academic writing assignments require much more time and attention than informal forms of communication, such as text messages, tweets, and email.

Question 4

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2.
Which of the following is an activity in the reflecting step?
A) write a summary of the reading
B) identify questions you still have about the topic
C) research additional questions
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The reflecting step includes all of the activities listed in the answer choices: writing a summary, identifying questions, and researching additional questions.

Question 5

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. 
In the SQ3R process, the survey step includes skimming the title, headings, and graphics, as well as the first and last paragraphs to get a general idea of the topic.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the survey step in the SQ3R process.

Question 6

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. 
Academic reading is most effective when you find a quiet place to read, gather your materials, and divide the assignment into doable parts.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true based on the information provided in Chapter 2. It is recommended to find a quiet place, gather materials, and break the assignment into manageable parts to improve the effectiveness of academic reading.

Question 7

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2.
Which of the following is not a step in the prewriting process?
A) preview the assignment
B) select a topic
C) share the draft with a classmate
D) gather information

Accepted Answer

Sharing the draft with a classmate is not a step in the prewriting process. The prewriting process typically includes previewing the assignment, selecting a topic, gathering information, outlining, and brainstorming ideas.

Question 8

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2.
Which of the following steps in the reading process are in the correct order?
A) reflecting, rereading, reading, prereading
B) prereading, reading, rereading, reflecting
C) reading, rereading, reflecting, prereading
D) reflecting, prereading, reading, rereading

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the reading process is to first preread (skim or preview the text), then read the text in full, reread if necessary for better understanding, and finally reflect on the text by analyzing and summarizing its main ideas. Therefore, choice B (prereading, reading, rereading, reflecting) is the correct order.

Question 9

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2.
In the SQ3R process, "recite" is different from steps in other reading processes because it asks the reader to
A) ask questions about the text
B) take careful notes on the text
C) divide the note-taking paper into three columns
D) state out loud what has been learned

Accepted Answer

Recite in the SQ3R process means to state out loud what has been learned, which helps with memory retention and comprehension. This is different from other reading processes that focus on asking questions or taking notes.

Question 10

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
"Famine and AIDS are threatening the agricultural societies in southern Africa. Tragically, women, the main unifying force in African societies, make up 59% of the individuals worldwide infected by the HIV virus. With so many women suffering from AIDS, the family structure and the agricultural infrastructure are suffering severely. These conditions have significantly contributed to the famine conditions and the resulting starvations."
What is the tone of the author?
A) objective
B) informal
C) emotional
D) enraged

Accepted Answer

The author presents factual information about the issue without expressing any personal emotions or opinions, indicating an objective tone.

Question 11

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. 
When reading an academic text, avoid writing in the margin or highlighting directly on the page.

Accepted Answer

Writing in the margins or highlighting can help with comprehension and retention of the material, making it easier to review and engage with the text.

Question 12

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2.
Which of the following is not a prereading activity?
A) previewing the section
B) answering the STRAP questions
C) developing prereading questions
D) annotating the text

Accepted Answer

Annotating the text is not a prereading activity, it is a during-reading strategy. The other options, previewing the section, answering STRAP questions, and developing prereading questions, are all prereading activities.

Question 13

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
"Famine and AIDS are threatening the agricultural societies in southern Africa. Tragically, women, the main unifying force in African societies, make up 59% of the individuals worldwide infected by the HIV virus. With so many women suffering from AIDS, the family structure and the agricultural infrastructure are suffering severely. These conditions have significantly contributed to the famine conditions and the resulting starvations."
What is the topic of the reading passage?
A) AIDS in populations worldwide
B) famine in southern Africa
C) the relationship between female AIDS victims in Africa and famine
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The reading passage discusses how the high prevalence of AIDS among women in African societies has contributed to the breakdown of family and agricultural structures, leading to famine conditions. Therefore, the topic of the passage is the relationship between female AIDS victims in Africa and famine.

Question 14

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
"Famine and AIDS are threatening the agricultural societies in southern Africa. Tragically, women, the main unifying force in African societies, make up 59% of the individuals worldwide infected by the HIV virus. With so many women suffering from AIDS, the family structure and the agricultural infrastructure are suffering severely. These conditions have significantly contributed to the famine conditions and the resulting starvations."
Who is the intended audience?
A) historians
B) professionals
C) students
D) academic scholars

Accepted Answer

The reading passage does not use specialized language and concepts, indicating that it is intended for a general audience. Therefore, the best answer is students who may be interested in global issues, health, or social justice.

Question 15

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. 
The STRAP questions can help a student understand a writing assignment in the same way that they help clarify reading assignments.

Accepted Answer

The chapter explains that the STRAP questions can help a student understand a writing assignment in the same way that they help clarify reading assignments.

Question 16

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2.
In the KWL process, which steps occur during prereading?
A) "K-what I know" and "L-what I learned"
B) "W-what I want to know" and "L-what I learned"
C) "K-what I know" and "W-what I want to know"
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The KWL process involves three steps: "K-what I know", "W-what I want to know", and "L-what I learned". The prereading step involves completing the "K-what I know" section and the "W-what I want to know" section, but not the "L-what I learned" section, as the reading has not yet occurred. Therefore, choice C is the correct option.

Question 17

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the following questions.
Which title below would most effectively sum up such a writing assignment?
A) "The Importance of Reading Famous Speeches"
B) "What the Gettysburg Address Meant to Americans"
C) "The Great Orators Lincoln and King"
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The writing assignment is focused on analyzing the significance of a specific speech (the Gettysburg Address) to Americans, so option B is the most relevant and specific title for the assignment. Options A and C are too broad and do not specifically address the prompt. Option D is incorrect since there is a clear focus on analyzing a particular speech in the assignment.

Question 18

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
"Famine and AIDS are threatening the agricultural societies in southern Africa. Tragically, women, the main unifying force in African societies, make up 59% of the individuals worldwide infected by the HIV virus. With so many women suffering from AIDS, the family structure and the agricultural infrastructure are suffering severely. These conditions have significantly contributed to the famine conditions and the resulting starvations."
Choose the best answer to fill in the student's KWL chart below.

Countries in Africa continue to suffer from the AIDS epidemic.
What are the most common effects of the epidemic on families?
A) The family structure and agricultural infrastructure have suffered.
B) Countries in northern parts of Africa are also struggling.
C) Weather has been a factor in famine conditions.
D) Lack of medical care has resulted in political unrest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained...

Question 19

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the following questions.
A student has been given a writing assignment with the topic "historical influence of a famous speech." Which of the following would be an effective focus?
A) Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
B) Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
C) either A or B
D) both A and B

Accepted Answer

Both Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech are famous speeches with significant historical influence, making either a suitable focus for the assignment.

Question 20

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
"Famine and AIDS are threatening the agricultural societies in southern Africa. Tragically, women, the main unifying force in African societies, make up 59% of the individuals worldwide infected by the HIV virus. With so many women suffering from AIDS, the family structure and the agricultural infrastructure are suffering severely. These conditions have significantly contributed to the famine conditions and the resulting starvations."
Which of the following is an accurate paraphrase of sentence 2?
A) 59% of worldwide AIDS victims are women.
B) 59% of African AIDS victims are women.
C) 59% of African women are AIDS victims.
D) 59% of worldwide AIDS victims are African women.

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that "women, the main unifying force in African societies, make up 59% of the individuals worldwide infected by the HIV virus." Therefore, the best paraphrase is choice D, which accurately reflects that 59% of worldwide AIDS victims are African women.

Quiz 2: Approaches to Reading and Writing

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the following questions. Where could the student find out more information to develop the focus?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. Summaries and informational essays share the writers personal thoughts and feelings about a topic.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. Academic writing assignments require the same time and attention as text messages, tweets, and email.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. Which of the following is an activity in the reflecting step?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. In the SQ3R process, the survey step includes skimming the title, headings, and graphics, as well as the first and last paragraphs to get a general idea of the topic.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. Academic reading is most effective when you find a quiet place to read, gather your materials, and divide the assignment into doable parts.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. Which of the following is not a step in the prewriting process?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. Which of the following steps in the reading process are in the correct order?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. In the SQ3R process, "recite" is different from steps in other reading processes because it asks the reader to

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. When reading an academic text, avoid writing in the margin or highlighting directly on the page.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. Which of the following is not a prereading activity?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. The STRAP questions can help a student understand a writing assignment in the same way that they help clarify reading assignments.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 2. In the KWL process, which steps occur during prereading?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the following questions. Which title below would most effectively sum up such a writing assignment?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the following questions. A student has been given a writing assignment with the topic "historical influence of a famous speech." Which of the following would be an effective focus?