Authors Perspective Quiz - DO NOT WRITE ON QUIZ.

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write it in capital letters on the answer sheet.
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The authors perspective is the same as the authors --a. mood

b. point of view
c. theme
d. literary ability
What is the purpose of an authors argument?
a. persuade the reader to think or act in a certain way
c. advertise a product
b. provide instructions for completing a task
d. present rules to follow
What is a fact?
a. a cause and effect
c. prior knowledge
b. an opinion based on careful observation
d. a statement that can be
proved true
Which of the following is not considered solid evidence to back up an authors argument?
a. facts
c. statistics
b. persuasive personal opinions
d. quotes from experts
Bias is being
a. tolerant
b. open-minded
c. prejudice d. angry
Which of the following is a statistic
a. Girls do not think they are as smart as boys.
c. Boys like math more than girls
do.
b. My brother has two new math books.
d. Twelve percent of the students are
on the honor roll.
Which of the following is NOT usually one of the means of persuasion in an authors
argument?
a. statistics
b. facts
c. detailed descriptions
d. quotes from
experts
Decide if the statement below is a fact or opinion. a. Fact
b. Opinion
The friendliest people in Southeast Asia are from Laos.

Directions: Read the passage; then answer the questions to the best of your ability on the
answer sheet.
Roads Can Hurt Us
Just before the end of his presidency, President Clinton ordered that 60 million acres of our
national forests be kept off limits to new roads. This ruling is very important and should not be
overturned, for several reasons. First, roadless areas are sources of clean water. Second, they
are vital to preserving endangered species. Opponents of roadless areas say that the ruling
would have an adverse economic impact on the logging and mining industries; but this is not so,
because more than half of the countrys 192 million wilderness acres would be available for
industry. Some people argue that new roads are needed for access to our national parks, but
360,000 miles of roads already exist in national parks, and most of them are in great need of
repair. Some argue that a ban on roads will put people at greater risk of fire, but the ruling
permits the building of roads where there is a threat of fire. The public overwhelmingly supports
a ban on roads in the national parks. It is heartbreaking to think of these wilderness areas
defaced by ugly roads, the trees felled and hacked up. I believe that the President should save
the ruling that protects our wilderness.
Signed,
Concerned Hiker
9. What is the main idea of the above letter?
a. new roads provide a boost to the economy and much-needed new jobs.
b. Road building should not be permitted in wilderness areas.
c. The United States should ban the building of all new roads.
d. Road building kills endangered species.
10.The author, Concerned Hiker, has a definite bias. Which of the following statements best
describes the bias of Concerned Hiker?

a. Jobs are more important than the environment.

b. Measures should be taken to protect the environment.
11.Which of the following best describes the authors perspective?
a. It would be heartbreaking to build new roads in wilderness areas.
b. The President should do more to protect the environment and all endangered
species.
c. Road building is necessary in order to boost the economy.
d. Animals must be protected, regardless of the costs.
12.The tone of the above letter would best be described as
a. humorous
b. biographical
c. serious
d. playful
Can We Rescue the Reefs? by Rita Upadhyay from Time for Kids
Time is running out to stop the destruction of coral reefs.
Under the clear blue sea, bustling communities of ocean creatures live together in brightly
colored, vividly stacked structures called coral reefs. These silent, majestic underwater cities are
home to four thousand different species of fish and thousands or plants and animals. For millions
of years, marine creatures have lived together in reefs, going about their business in their own
little water worlds.
But danger looms. At an international meeting on coral reefs in October 2000, scientists
issued a harsh warning. More than one quarter of the worlds reefs have been destroyed
Unless drastic measures are taken, the remaining reefs may be dead in twenty years. We are
about to lose them, says Clive Wilkinson of the Coral Reef Monitoring Network.
The destruction of coral reefs, some of which are 2.5 million years old, would have a very
serious impact on our oceans. Though coral reefs take up less than 1 percent of the ocean floor,
they are home to 25 percent of all underwater species. Wiping them out would put thousands of
creatures at risk of extinction. It would also destroy one of our planets most beautiful living
treasures.
Though its often mistaken for rock because of its stony texture, coral is actually made up
of tiny clear animals called coral polyps. Millions stick together in colonies and form a hard outer
shell. When coral die, their skeletons are left behind, and new coral build up on top. The
colonies eventually grow together, creating large reefs. Reefs grow into complex mazelike
structures with different rooms, hallways, holes, and crevices for their inhabitants to live in. Over
the years, the ancient Great Barrier Reef off Australias coast has grown to be 1,240 miles long.
13.Which of the following statements best summarizes the authors perspective in Can We
Rescue the Reefs?
a. The outlook for the coral reefs is hopeless.
b. Global warming is a threat to the whole earth.
c. Saving endangered coral reefs is very important.
d. Coral reefs are beautiful little worlds
14.The second paragraph contains words and phrases such as bustling communities,
underwater cities, home, going about their business, and their own little water
worlds. The author uses those words and phrases to --a. make coral reefs seem like human societies
b. describe coral reefs the way a scientist would describe them
c. tell where the coral reefs are located
d. describe how the coral reefs are formed
15.In the third paragraph the author supports her position by
a. describing her personal fears about the reefs
b. quoting an expert on the issue
c. telling a brief story about the development of coral reefs
d. giving reasons why coral reefs are beautiful
16.Which statement is the best example of a statistic?
a. Time is running out to stop the destruction of the coral reefs.
b. Coral reefs are actually made up of tiny clear animals.
c. Reefs grow into complex mazelike structures.

d. More than one quarter of the worlds reefs have been destroyed.
17.Which of the following is a fact?
a. Coral is the most beautiful thing in the sea.
b. The ancient Great Barrier Reef has grown to be 1,240 miles long.
c. Coral reefs must be saved.
d. Coral reefs are fascinating.
18.Which of the following is NOT one of the authors purposes in this article?
a. inform
b. describe c. persuade d. entertain

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Authors Perspective Quiz Answer Sheet

Authors Perspective Quiz Answer Sheet

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