Cold Read Quiz

Cold Read Quiz

“‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All”

by Felicia Chou from NASA

Multiple Choice

1. What is a central idea of the passage?

• The Hubble telescope has gained popularity over the years and is known by many people because of its impressive images.

• The Hubble telescope has caused people to ask more questions about the universe and how it was formed.

• The Hubble telescope is better known from its appearances in movies than the scientific discoveries that it has made.

• The Hubble telescope will be taken out of orbit when a stronger telescope is launched in 2018.

Multiple Select

Which two choices express how the author illustrates the idea that Hubble is a superstar?

• by describing how images taken by the telescope are used by everyone from musicians to clothing designers

• by describing how the telescope captures images of space to send back to Earth

• by describing how students have developed stronger interests in astronomy because of the telescope’s images

• by describing how many movies have based their plots on the telescope’s image

• by describing how the images from the telescope have had lasting impacts on science and culture

Multiple Choice

What does the word successor mean as it is used in paragraph 13?

• creator

• outcome

• regulation

• replacement

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Multiple Choice

How do paragraphs 10-11 contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?

• A They show that teachers want NASA to capture more images of space from the Hubble telescope.

• B They show that the Hubble telescope positively impacts how students learn about space.

• C They show that students only know about space because of the images from the Hubble telescope.

• D They show that the Hubble telescope was created in order to teach students about space.

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Multiple Choice

What does the phrase “come to life” mean as it is used in paragraph 10?

• A are easily accomplished

• B are explained by teachers

• C are made more relatable

• D are used in projects

Multiple Choice

Which is a claim made by the author?

• A Many movies and songs would not have been created without the Hubble telescope’s discoveries.

• B It takes many experts to support and maintain the Hubble telescope.

• C People have developed stronger connections with space because of the Hubble telescope’s discoveries.

• D Images taken by the Hubble telescope are beautiful enough to frame.

“The Space Telescope”

from Hubble Space Telescope Discoveries

The Space Telescope Science Institute

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the passage supports the inference that even a small mistake in the design of a telescope can negatively impact its operation?

• “Almost immediately after Hubble went into orbit, it became apparent that something was wrong.” (paragraph 11)

• “It was just slightly the wrong shape causing the light that bounced off the center of the mirror to focus in a different place than the light bouncing off the edge.” (paragraph 12)

• “The science being accomplished with Hubble’s problematic optics hinted at the still greater feats that could be performed with a fixed mirror.” (paragraph 14)

• “Astronauts and NASA staff spent 11 months training for one of the most complex space missions ever attempted.” (paragraph 15)

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Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the “The Legend Behind the Name” section?

• Dr. Hubble enjoyed learning about space, and he designed a telescope at the Mt. Wilson Observatory that he named Hubble

• Using a telescope that he named after himself, Dr. Hubble discovered that the universe is constantly expanding.

• Dr. Hubble made many important discoveries about space, and the Hubble telescope was named after him.

• While using a telescope at the Mt. Wilson Observatory, Dr. Hubble was the first to realize that there are many galaxies in our universe.

Multiple Choice

What does the word convert  mean in paragraph 10?

• change

• double

• gain

• track

Multiple Choice

What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

• A to inform the reader about the astronomers who used the Hubble telescope

• B to inform the reader of why repair operations on the Hubble telescope were so challenging

• C to inform the reader of why the Hubble telescope was designed and created

• D to inform the reader about the beginnings of the Hubble telescope and its earlier troubles

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word distort  in paragraph 12?

• A to make more vivid and clear

• B to fix or repair from a poor condition

• C to increase the size and features

• D to alter or change from the proper form

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word distort  in paragraph 12?

• A to make more vivid and clear

• B to fix or repair from a poor condition

• C to increase the size and features

• D to alter or change from the proper form

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the passage provides the best  support for the information in Part A?

• A “They were blurry.” (paragraph 11)

• B “…polished so carefully…” (paragraph 12)

• C “A solution was found.” (paragraph 13)

• D “…reflecting off the mirror…” (paragraph 13)

Multiple Choice

Which choice provides the best  objective summary of the “A Rocky Start” section?

• After the Hubble telescope began sending images back to Earth, astronomers realized that the universe was larger than they thought. Images from the telescope revealed new information about planets and stars. People were amazed at the images from the telescope.

• When the Hubble telescope was launched into space, it began sending images back to Earth. It was discovered that the telescope had a flaw that made the images unclear. Astronauts repaired the telescope in orbit so that images would be sharp.

• Before the Hubble telescope was launched into space, astronomers realized that it had a flaw on the mirror. A new instrument was designed to fix the flaw. The telescope was then launched into space and began sending perfect images back to Earth.

• When the Hubble telescope developed a flaw in its instrument panel, astronauts began training to repair it in orbit. Astronauts spent almost a year training to use the many instruments that were needed. The telescope was finally repaired in 1993.

Multiple Choice

Based on the context, what does the phrase “shedding light” mean in paragraph 2?

• A asking many questions

• B providing new information

• C rejecting previous ideas

• D removing the surprise

Multiple Choice

Which choice provides a similarity between the passages “The Space Telescope” and “‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All”?

• Both passages explain the challenges that the Hubble telescope has encountered through the years

• Both passages explain how the images from the Hubble telescope inspired the imaginations of many

• Both passages explain the recognition that people have for the Hubble telescope and its images.

• Both passages explain how the Hubble telescope changed what people knew about the universe

Multiple Choice

Which choice provides a similarity between the passages “The Space Telescope” and “‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All”?

• Both passages explain the challenges that the Hubble telescope has encountered through the years

• Both passages explain how the images from the Hubble telescope inspired the imaginations of many

• Both passages explain the recognition that people have for the Hubble telescope and its images.

• Both passages explain how the Hubble telescope changed what people knew about the universe

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Multiple Select

Select one  detail from “The Space Telescope” and one  detail from “‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All” that best  support the answer to Part A.

• A. “It has beamed hundreds of thousands of images back to Earth, shedding light on many of the great mysteries of astronomy.” (“The Space Telescope,” paragraph 2)

• B. “Almost immediately after Hubble went into orbit, it became apparent that something was wrong. While the pictures were clearer than those of ground-based telescopes, they weren’t the pristine images that had been promised.” (“The Space Telescope,” paragraph 11)

• D. “Very few can compete with Hubble in name recognition, and its cultural impact is comparable to the Apollo moon landings.” (“‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All,” paragraph 4)

• E. “Hubble has helped to precisely measure the age of the Universe, played a key role in the discovery of dark energy, seen galaxies over 13 billion light years distant, peered into the maelstrom of entrapped gas around black holes…” (“‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All,” paragraph 9)

"A Fence or an Ambulance"

by Joseph Malins

Multiple Choice

How do the townspeople respond to the problem of the steep cliff?

• A The townspeople let the wise men of the town decide the solution to the problem.

• B The townspeople disagree on the best solution to the problem.

• C The townspeople ignore the problem, which causes people to be injured.

• D The townspeople work together, which solves the problem of the cliff.

Multiple Choice

Read lines 18-20. “And, if folks even slip and are dropping, It isn’t the slipping that hurts them so much, As the shock down below when they’re stopping.” How does the word choice impact the tone of the poem?

• The word choice creates a casual tone by using rhyming and understatement to give the impression that falling off the cliff is not a serious concern for the townspeople.

• The word choice creates a worried tone by using a metaphor to demonstrate the fears of the townspeople

• The word choice creates a sympathetic tone by using a simile to help the reader understand why a solution is needed for the cliff.

• The word choice creates an anxious tone by using hyperbole and alliteration to give an exaggeration of the dangers of the cliff

Multiple Choice

How do lines 1-8 contribute to the development of the poem?

• A by using dialogue to develop the theme of the poem

• B by introducing the conflict of the poem

• C by characterizing the townspeople as terrified of the dangerous cliff

• D by providing the climax to the townspeople’s arguments about the cliff

Multiple Select

Which two elements of the poem do the pictures help the reader understand?

• A the climax

• B the conflict

• C the dialogue

• D the figurative language

• E the setting

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word mishaps in line 21?

• A accidents

• B debates

• C gatherings

• D wanderers

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word dictate  as it is used in line 38 of the poem?

• A talk down to; humiliate

• B mix something up; confuse

• C give orders to; command

• D argue with; debate

Multiple Choice

How does the group of people in favor of the fence change throughout the poem?

• A from angry with the opposing group to pleased and soothed

• B from motivated to solve the issue to uninterested in the injuries

• C from oblivious about the problem to informed about the solutio

• D from following along with the majority to frustrated and fed up

Multiple Select

Choose two sets of lines from the poem to support the answer in Part A.

• “’Twas a dangerous cliff, as they freely confessed, Though to walk near its crest was so pleasant;” (lines 1-2)

• “But over its terrible edge there had slipped A duke and full many a peasant.” (lines 3-4) >

• “But the cry for the ambulance carried the day, For it spread through the neighboring city;” (lines 9-10)

• “‘Why should people of sense stop to put up a fence, While the ambulance works in the valley?’” (lines 39-40)

• “But a sensible few, who are practical too, Will not bear with such nonsense much longer;” (lines 41-42