Daily Quiz

Question 1:

It can be reasonably inferred from the passage that the author regards Franklin and Priestley’s meeting in 1765 as:

Question 2:

According to the passage, Joseph Priestley was inspired to write a book about the history of electricity because:

A. he idolized Benjamin Franklin, who was famous for his experiments with electricity.
B. he was impressed by the potential for new inventions based on electricity.
C. he wished to integrate the study of electricity into the ecosystems view of the world.
D. he believe that a book about electricity would make him famous.

Question 3:

Use of the phrase “concocted an idea” (lines 128-129) to describe Priestley’s plan indicates the author’s:

Question 4:

It can be reasonably inferred that the author considers Franklin and Priestley’s discovery of “the ecosystems view of the world” to be:

Question 5:

The main function of the first paragraph in relation to the passage as a whole is to:

A. point out an unintended result of the transatlantic coffee trade.
B. describe the role played by the London Coffee House in the rise of the insurance industry.
C. provide historical context for a significant event discussed in the passage.
D. draw a parallel between the coffee house and the Internet.

Question 6:

The author uses the description in paragraph 7 to indicate that, prior to meeting Franklin, Priestley’s:

Question 7:

Based on the description in the second paragraph (lines 31-46), the Club of Honest Whigs could best be described as:

Question 8:

Which of the following would best illustrate an “unalienable physical phenomenon” (lines 101-102)?

A. an apple falling from a tree and plunging to the ground.
B. the waves of an ocean growing larger because of stormy weather.
C. the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere shifting according to the amount of pollution in the air.
D. a species of animal growing extinct because of changes in its physical environment.

Question 9:

The author uses the term “natural philosophy” (line 134) to refer to:

Question 10:

According to the passage, Franklin helped Priestley’s scientific career in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

A. he offered Priestley access to his library.
B. he helped Priestley become an influential member of the Club of Honest Whigs.
C. he encouraged Priestley to conduct individual research.
D. he exposed Priestley to important scientific puzzles.

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