The Making of a Scientist Class 10 Worksheet English Chapter 5

Q.1. Ebright wanted to become – 
(a) A scientist
(b) A Journalist
(c) An astronomer
(d) A writer

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Q.2. Ebright was always encouraged for studies by his – 
(a) Father
(b) Grandmother
(c) Sister
(d) Mother

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.3. What rare achievement did Richard manage at the age of twenty-two?

Richard had a rare honor at the age of twenty-two. He wrote an article with his friend about a theory of how cells work. The article was published in the scientific journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.’ No one had this achievement at such a young age before him.

Q.4. How did ‘The Travels of Monarch X’ prove a turning point in his life?

Richard was bored with collecting butterflies. At this time, his mother got the book ‘The Travels of Monarch X’ for him. After reading the book, he studied the migration of butterflies and it opened the world of science to him.

Q.5. Which project did Richard undertake in the eighth grade?

Richard undertook the project to find the cause of a viral fever that had killed thousands of butterflies. He thought that a beetle might carry the virus although he was not able to prove it.

Q.6. Mention any two of Ebright’s contributions to the world of science.

Ebright discovered a hormone that was necessary for the growth of a butterfly. His other important contribution proved to be his study of how cells read their DNA.

Q.7. Mr. Weiherer pays a glowing tribute to Richard. What did he say?

Mr. Weiherer was Ebright’s social studies teacher. He praised him for his brilliant mind, his curiosity, and a will to win for the right reason. He also admired Richard for his spirit to do his very best all the time.

Q.8. What are the values required to become a successful scientist like Richard Ebright? Elaborate with reference to the lesson ‘The Making of a Scientist.

Curiosity to know more and a motivation to find reasons for the existence of anything or any phenomena are necessary for becoming a successful scientist. The urge to know more develops the scientific aptitude in a person. At a very young age, Ebright became competitive by participating in various county fairs. He never lost hope and kept on trying to do better. In addition to curiosity and motivation, Ebright displayed the qualities of hard work, sincerity, determination, and patience. He also accepted failure and success in the right spirit. Thus, he became a successful scientist.

Q.9. Richard Ebright displayed a well-rounded personality. Do you agree? Elucidate in the context of the given text.

Richard’s genius was obvious by the time he was in his second grade. He managed to collect all twenty-five. species of butterflies around his hometown and classify them. He also loved to collect coins, fossils, and rocks. Science was not his only passion. He was an active member of his school’s oratory club and Model United Nations club and was an effective debater and a public speaker. He loved photography as well. He was an enthusiastic canoeist and an all-around outdoors person. Learning was easy for him. So he found it simple to devote time and energy to many other interests. He became a champion in whatever he did. He believed in the spirit of competition to win. But, he did not wish to defeat others just to win. He wanted to win to do his best. Thus, he displayed a well-rounded personality.

Q.10. Which project did Albright submit in his eighth grade? Why did he win?

For his eighth-grade project, he tried to find the cause of a viral disease that killed all monarch caterpillars every few years. He thought it all happened because of a hectic and tried raising caterpillars in the presence of beetles but he did not get any results, but he went ahead and showed his experiments and trials arid won a prize.