Question

The Travels of Monarch X was a book about ......

• A. crocodiles
• B. birds
• C. snakes
• D. butterflies

Hint:

In "The Making of a Scientist," the book "The Travels of Monarch X" about monarch butterflies played a crucial role in igniting Richard Ebright's interest in science.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

We need to recall what "The Travels of Monarch X" is about.

Step 1: Recall the context.
"The Travels of Monarch X" is mentioned in the story "The Making of a Scientist" by Robert W. Peterson. This is a biographical story about the scientist Richard Ebright.

Step 2: Remember the significance of the book.
In "The Making of a Scientist," Richard Ebright's mother gave him a book titled "The Travels of Monarch X" when he was in kindergarten. This book was about the migration patterns of monarch butterflies. It sparked his interest in science and eventually led him to become a great scientist.

Step 3: Evaluate each option.
- (A) crocodiles — Incorrect. The book is not about crocodiles.
- (B) birds — Incorrect. Monarch X is not about birds.
- (C) snakes — Incorrect. The book is not about snakes.
- (D) butterflies — Correct. The book is about monarch butterflies and their migration.

Step 4: Conclusion.
"The Travels of Monarch X" is a book about butterflies (specifically monarch butterflies).
Final Answer: (D) butterflies