Multiple Choice Questions
The Making of a Scientist
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Total 20 questions available
Q. 1
The publishing of Ebright's article in the
Proceedings of the National Academy of Science
was so special because:
A
for the first time, it had published the work of
college students.B
Ebright and his friend had worked hard for
this research.C
it was a new theory on the working of cells.D
Ebright worked hard to get it published.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 2
At what age did Ebright invent the theory on how
cells work?
A
TwentyB
Twenty oneC
Twenty twoD
Twenty fourClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Ebright decided to raise butterflies instead of
catching them because:
A
he enjoyed raising the butterflies than catching
them.B
monarch butterflies were found only for a
limited time.C
he wanted to study the life cycle of the
butterflies.D
monarch butterflies were not found there.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Where did Ebright come from?
A
OxfordB
ReadingC
None of theseD
LondonClick an option to check your answer
Q. 5
When did he find the cause of a viral disease
common among caterpillars?
A
None of theseB
In the 8th gradeC
In collegeD
In the 7th gradeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Select the most appropriate option for (1) and (2)
(1) Starling feeds on viceroys.
(2) Starling does not eat seeds and insects.
(1) Starling feeds on viceroys.
(2) Starling does not eat seeds and insects.
A
Both (1) and (2) are false.B
(1) is false and (2) cannot be clearly inferred
from the extract.C
(1) cannot be clearly inferred from the text but
(2) is true.D
Both (1) and (2) are clearly mentioned in the
text.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 7
_________ is the blueprint for life".
A
None of theseB
DNAC
CellsD
Both of theseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
What was the real purpose of the twelve tiny gold
spot on a monarch pupa?
A
They were only ornamental.B
They were very essential for the butterfly's
wings.C
They produced hormones needed for the
growth of the butterfly.D
They formed the wing of the butterfly.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Which butterflies were not eaten by birds?
A
None of theseB
GeneralC
ViceroyD
MonarchClick an option to check your answer
Q. 10
Who did he write to get an idea for a real science
experiment?
A
None of the aboveB
His motherC
Dr. Frederick A. UrquhartD
His friendClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
__________ give that extra efforts refers to Ebright's quality
of being:
A
systematicB
casualC
perseverantD
disciplinedClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
Ebright's eighth grade project was to _________ .
A
find the purpose of gold spot on a monarch
pupa.B
show the slide of frog tissues under the
microscope.C
find the cause of the death of Monarch
caterpillars.D
show the chemical structure of DNA.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 13
he got a hint of what real science is' means
Ebright got an idea that real science is________ .
A
displaying any experiment.B
showing slides under the microscope.C
displaying of models.D
doing real experiment.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 14
The book The Travels of Monarch X is about:
A
the characteristics of Monarch butterflies.B
life cycle of Monarch butterflies.C
Species X of Monarch butterflies.D
migration of Monarch butterflies to Central
America.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 15
How did Ebright's mother help him?
A
Bought him telescopes and microscopes.B
Encouraged him to learn.C
Took him on trips.D
All of the aboveClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
What did he collect during his childhood?
A
RocksB
CoinsC
All of theseD
ButterfliesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
What ground breaking research did Ebright do?
A
Working of DNAB
None of theseC
Working of bodyD
Working of heartClick an option to check your answer
Q. 18
"That probably would have been the end of my
butterfly collecting," what could have possibly
ended his butterfly collecting?
A
He had collected all species of butterflies of his areaB
His mother did not like it.C
his disinterest in collecting butterflies.D
No butterfly was found in his area.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 19
What was the theory about viceroy butterflies?
A
Birds do feed on Viceroys.B
Monarchs are liked by the birds.C
Viceroy butterflies resembles Monarch
butterflies.D
Viceroy butterflies copy monarchs to escape
being eaten by birds.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 20
"It was his fascination for ________ that opened the
world of science to him."
A
butterfliesB
birdsC
dogsD
catsClick an option to check your answer
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