Quarterly Assessment Review

Multiple Choice

1. Select the main events told in the correct order.

• • A) Alex discovers the ancient city, explores the planet, and then returns to Earth.

• • B) Alex explores the planet, discovers the ancient city, and then returns to Earth.

• • C) Alex returns to Earth, explores the planet, and then discovers the ancient city.

• • D) Alex explores the planet, returns to Earth, and then discovers the ancient city.

Multiple Choice

1. How did Alex feel when they discovered the ancient city?

• • A) Scared and anxious

• • B) Excited and curious

• • C) Sad and disappointed

• • D) Angry and frustrated

Multiple Choice

1. What was the main idea of this story?

• • A) Alex's journey to Planet Zog and the discovery of an ancient civilization.

• • B) Alex's mission to collect samples from different planets.

• • C) Alex's adventure in space and meeting new creatures.

• • D) Alex's return to Earth after a long journey.

Multiple Choice

1. Follow-up: Why do you think the author chose to include the discovery of the ancient city in the story?

• • A) To show that Alex was brave.

• • B) To add an element of mystery and history to the story.

• • C) To make the story longer.

• • D) To introduce new characters.

Multiple Choice

1. TEKS 3.9D: What is the main idea of the article?

• • A) Neil Armstrong's early life and education.

• • B) Neil Armstrong's journey to becoming the first person to walk on the Moon.

• • C) The history of the Apollo 11 mission.

• • D) Neil Armstrong's life after returning from the Moon.

Multiple Choice

1. TEKS 3.6G: Why did Neil Armstrong become famous?

• • A) He was a test pilot.

• • B) He flew missions during the Korean War.

• • C) He was the first person to walk on the Moon.

• • D) He became a professor at the University of Cincinnati.

Multiple Choice

1. Follow-up: What did Neil Armstrong say when he first stepped onto the Moon?

• • A) "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

• • B) "We come in peace for all mankind."

• • C) "To infinity and beyond!"

• • D) "Houston, we have a problem."

Multiple Choice

1. Follow-up: What did Neil and Buzz leave on the Moon?

• • A) A telescope and a rover.

• • B) An American flag and a plaque.

• • C) A camera and a satellite.

• • D) A book and a map.

Open Ended

Read "Neil Armstrong" Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:

Explain why Neil Armstrong wanted to be an astronaut. Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to rewrite sentence 1?

• Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and it is the farthest planet in our solar system.

• Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun, it is the farthest planet in our solar system.

• Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun, and it is the farthest planet in our solar system.

• Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and, it is the farthest planet in our solar system.

Multiple Choice

What change should be made to sentence 5?

• Delete the word a

• Change has to have

• Change winds to wind

• Make no change