Question 1

Which sentence describes the main difference between an editorial and an informational article?

Accepted Answer

An editorial seeks to persuade readers, while an informational article presents facts and evidence without taking a side.

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An article is meant to persuade people while an editorial is meant only to inform.

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An editorial is an article you can find in a newspaper but an informational article you can only find in magazines.

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An editorial only reports breaking news, while an informational article is always about history.

Question 2

Match the terms to their definitions.

Question 3

Match the terms to their definitions.

Question 4

Sort the characteristics below according to which text they match.

Question 5

Why does the author include quotes in Article #1 about Abby Sunderland?

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To support the idea that Abby’s family believed challenge is healthy for a child

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To encourage the reader to allow their children to drive cars.

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To persuade the reader that it is silly that teenagers aren’t allowed to drive.

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To allow Abby’s mother to show that she thinks Abby is highly skilled.

Question 6

Which sentence best summarizes the opposing argument the author is responding to at the end of Ship of Fools?

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Some people believe that Abby is a skilled sailor and so should be considered a hero.

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Some people feel that “youngest” always means “first”.

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Some people argue that Abby should be allowed to convert her adventure into fame.

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Some people think that Abby is famous and a star.

Question 7

Which of the claims below appears in Ship of Fools?

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It is a parent's responsibility to protect his or her child.

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Abby's family believes that she was incapable of sailing solo.

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There is a debate about whether or not Abby should be able to go sailing.

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Abby was rescued when putting the lives of workers in danger.

Question 8

Why did Abby Sunderland head out on her voyage?

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Abby wanted to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.

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Abby wanted to complete a voyage that her brother Zac had not been able to complete.

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Abby wanted to prove to her parents that she was as good a sailor as her brother.

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Abby was trying to make the fastest solo voyage around the world.

Question 9

How did Abby's voyage end?

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Abby had to be rescued in a remote spot in the Indian Ocean.

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Abby's boat sank just a day after she began her voyage.

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Abby successfully sailed around the world alone.

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Abby's parents ordered her to stop the voyage.

Question 10

What kind of reaction did Abby's voyage cause?

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Critics debated the wisdom of a young sailor making such a dangerous trip.

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Other teenaged girls around the world followed in Abby's footsteps.

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Abby was universally acclaimed as a hero.

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Many sailing experts praised Abby's parents for letting her go on the voyage.

Question 11

What is the author's purpose of the online news article?

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to provide details about Abby's rescue and the debate that followed

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to share interviews with Abby's parents

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to tell why Abby wanted to sail around the world

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to share an opinion about Abby's voyage

Question 12

Which words best describe how Abby's father felt after her rescue?

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relieved and proud

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sad and guilty

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frustrated and sad

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relieved and embarrassed

Question 13

What is the main opinion of the author of the editorial about Abby's voyage?

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Abby's parents were foolish to let her risk her life.

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Abby's parents should have supported her more.

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Abby's parents should feel proud of her accomplishment.

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Abby's parents were very brave to let her go.

Question 14

How does the author of the editorial respond to the idea that parenthood requires some tolerance of risk?

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She claims that parents need to help children evaluate risk.

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She claims that taking risks is fine if parents take the risks with their children.

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She claims that risk is necessary to allow children to mature.

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She claims that parents should never allow children to take risks.

Question 15

What information does the TV news interview provide that the online article and the essay cannot?

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The news interview shows Abby's sailing skills through a video.

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The news interview shares critics' opinions in their own words.

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The news interview lets you hear Abby .

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The news interview lets you hear her parents' reasons in their own words.

Question 16

How is the word “cognitive” used in the sentence: “Critics questioned the parents’ cognitive judgment in allowing such a young girl to embark on a dangerous trip”?

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Mental ability to make decisions

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Physical stamina

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Emotional decision-making

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Parental support

Question 17

Why does the Ship of Fools editorial mention Jessica Dubroff?

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To highlight another case of dangerous ambition leading to tragedy

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To show that young adventurers often succeed

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To compare her successful record-breaking attempt with Abby's

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To discuss another sailor who inspired Abby

Question 18

What lesson does the Ship of Fools author believe parents should learn from the Sunderland case?

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Protect children from taking unnecessary risks.

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Always seek fame through your children’s achievements.

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a) Let children make their own mistakes.

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Encourage children to break records, no matter the danger.

Question 19

What does the Ship of Fools text suggest about Abby Sunderland's future after the rescue?

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She might capitalize on her misadventures with a book deal.

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She would stay out of the media spotlight.

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She would stop blogging about her experiences.

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She would quit sailing altogether.

Question 20

What does Joanna Weiss criticize about the culture of fame in relation to Abby’s journey?

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Fame is pursued through reckless and dangerous behavior.

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Fame only rewards the safest and most responsible choices.

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Fame is not something people desire in today’s society.

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Fame is often earned through meaningful accomplishments.

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