Ask Questions About Speaker's Information Practice Test

Read the scenario about Maya’s presentation on Harriet Tubman. Maya says Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and then helped other people escape using the Underground Railroad. Chen asks, “Why was it called the Underground Railroad if it wasn’t a real train?” Maya answers with elaboration: “It was a secret network of safe houses and helpers, and ‘railroad’ was a code word.” Emma asks, “Did you like making your poster?” and Maya says, “Yes.” Which answer shows appropriate elaboration and detail?

Read the scenario about a guest speaker, Mr. Hassan, a firefighter. He explains that firefighters wear air tanks to breathe in smoke and use thermal cameras to find hot spots. Priya asks, “How does the thermal camera help you find someone in a smoky room?” Mr. Hassan gives elaboration: “It shows heat, so we can see a person’s warm body even when we can’t see with our eyes.” Jamal asks, “Do you have a dog?” and Mr. Hassan says, “Yes.” Which question is off-topic and does not help students learn about the speaker’s information?