Making of A Scientist Class 10 English

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Making of A Scientist Class 10 English A Reading and Listening Practice Video. ☝


Practice Test: 1.


1. What initially sparked Richard Ebright's interest in science?

  • A. His fascination with rocks and fossils
  • B. His love for football and baseball
  • C. His interest in computer programming
  • D. His passion for reading fiction novels

2. Who encouraged Richard Ebright's interest in learning and science?

  • A. His father
  • B. His grandfather
  • C. His mother
  • D. His teacher

3. At what age did Richard Ebright and his college roommate publish their theory in a scientific journal?

  • A. 18
  • B. 20
  • C. 22
  • D. 24

4. What was the subject of Richard Ebright's first unsuccessful science fair entry?

  • A. Frog tissues under a microscope
  • B. Monarch butterfly migrations
  • C. Astronomy and star-gazing
  • D. Chemical structure of hormones

5. How did Richard Ebright eventually win his first science fair prize?

  • A. By presenting a theory on cell life
  • B. By conducting experiments on monarch caterpillars
  • C. By studying the migration patterns of monarch butterflies
  • D. By researching the chemical structure of hormones

6. What did Richard Ebright study during his high school years that led to significant scientific discoveries?

  • A. The purpose of gold spots on a monarch pupa
  • B. The migration of viceroy butterflies
  • C. The effect of beetles on monarch caterpillars
  • D. The structure of DNA in butterfly wings

7. Where did Richard Ebright conduct his summer research during his high school years?

  • A. Harvard University
  • B. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
  • C. University of Toronto
  • D. U.S. Department of Agriculture

8. What achievement did Richard Ebright attain during his junior year in high school?

  • A. He discovered an unknown insect hormone.
  • B. He published a scientific paper on butterfly migration.
  • C. He won a prize for zoology at the county science fair.
  • D. He graduated with highest honors from Harvard.

9. What did Richard Ebright focus on during his freshman year at Harvard University?

  • A. Studying astronomy and star-gazing
  • B. Conducting experiments on monarch butterflies
  • C. Researching the chemical structure of hormones
  • D. Debating and public speaking

10. What conclusion did Richard Ebright draw from his experiments on monarch butterflies?

  • A. Monarchs taste good to birds.
  • B. Viceroys are not edible to birds.
  • C. Monarchs copy the appearance of viceroys.
  • D. Viceroys are indistinguishable from monarchs.

11. What is the significance of the book "The Travels of Monarch X" in Richard Ebright's life?

  • A. It introduced him to scientific research.
  • B. It led him to study astronomy.
  • C. It sparked his interest in photography.
  • D. It inspired him to become a teacher.

12. What analogy does the author use to describe Richard Ebright's early scientific publication?

  • A. Winning a Nobel Prize
  • B. Scoring a home run
  • C. Climbing Mount Everest
  • D. Winning a gold medal

13. How did Richard Ebright's mother support his scientific interests?

  • A. By coaching his football team
  • B. By buying him telescopes and microscopes
  • C. By taking him on rock-climbing trips
  • D. By teaching him computer programming

14. What did Richard Ebright discover about the gold spots on a monarch pupa?

  • A. They are purely ornamental.
  • B. They produce a necessary hormone.
  • C. They attract birds for food.
  • D. They have no biological function.

15. What did Richard Ebright achieve during his sophomore year at Harvard?

  • A. He discovered a new theory on cell life.
  • B. He conducted experiments on frog tissues.
  • C. He researched the migration patterns of monarchs.
  • D. He published a paper on butterfly hormones.

16. Where did Richard Ebright work during the summers after high school graduation?

  • A. Harvard University
  • B. U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • C. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
  • D. University of Toronto

17. What did Richard Ebright do during his junior year that led to his theory on cell life?

  • A. Studied X-ray photos of hormone structures
  • B. Conducted experiments on monarch wings
  • C. Explored the chemical structure of DNA
  • D. Analyzed the migration of viceroy butterflies

18. What does Richard Ebright's story suggest about the qualities needed to become a scientist?

  • A. Creativity and artistic ability
  • B. Curiosity and determination
  • C. Athleticism and teamwork
  • D. Leadership and public speaking

19. What field did Richard Ebright pursue during his graduate studies at Harvard Medical School?

  • A. Chemistry
  • B. Entomology
  • C. Biology
  • D. Medicine

20. What impact could Richard Ebright's theory on cell life potentially have?

  • A. Cure for cancer
  • B. Development of new vaccines
  • C. Understanding genetic diseases
  • D. All of the above

21. What type of experiments did Richard Ebright conduct during his eighth grade science project?

  • A. Chemical analysis of hormones
  • B. Study of frog tissues under a microscope
  • C. Research on butterfly migrations
  • D. Investigation into viral diseases

22. How did Richard Ebright's mother contribute to his early education?

  • A. By teaching him scientific theories
  • B. By encouraging outdoor activities
  • C. By providing learning materials and equipment
  • D. By enrolling him in science fairs

23. What was Richard Ebright's reaction to not winning anything at a science fair?

  • A. He lost interest in science.
  • B. He focused on sports instead.
  • C. He became determined to do better next time.
  • D. He decided to pursue a career in medicine.

24. What did Richard Ebright learn from his initial experiments on monarch caterpillars?

  • A. The cause of a viral disease
  • B. The role of beetles in ecosystems
  • C. The structure of butterfly wings
  • D. The effect of hormones on development

25. What did Richard Ebright discover about viceroy butterflies during his high school years?

  • A. They are identical to monarch butterflies.
  • B. They taste good to birds.
  • C. They mimic monarchs to avoid predation.
  • D. They migrate to Central America.

26. What analogy does the author use to describe Richard Ebright's early experiments?

  • A. Climbing Mount Everest
  • B. Scoring a touchdown
  • C. Winning a gold medal
  • D. Hitting a home run

27. What project did Richard Ebright work on during his senior year of high school?

  • A. Study of DNA structure
  • B. Research on butterfly hormones
  • C. Investigation into viral diseases
  • D. Experiment on monarch pupae

28. What achievement did Richard Ebright receive during his high school years?

  • A. Highest honors in biology
  • B. First place in the county science fair
  • C. Publication in a scientific journal
  • D. Graduation with honors

29. What did Richard Ebright study during his freshman year at Harvard University?

  • A. Astronomy and star-gazing
  • B. Chemical structure of hormones
  • C. Migration patterns of monarchs
  • D. DNA replication in cells

30. What was Richard Ebright's initial scientific curiosity focused on?

  • A. Astronomy and telescopes
  • B. Biology and insect collecting
  • C. Chemistry and laboratory experiments
  • D. Computer programming and coding

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