Why We Explore Space
Authored by Mrs. Trapani
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The author's style of writing and the kinds of details he includes tell you that his intended audience is
NASA administrators.
government officials.
the general public.
astronauts.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the author, which of the following is an “acceptable” rather than a “real” reason for continuing the space program?
It satisfies the natural curiosity of humans.
It encourages a higher standard of workmanship in industry.
It provides a legacy of achievement for future generations.
It gives the nation a productive way of competing to be the best.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
In lines 74–77, the author asks, “Who can watch people assembling the greatest engineering project in the history of mankind—the International Space Station—and not wonder at the ability of people to conceive and to execute the project?” Which device is he using?
false cause and effect
personal attack
transfer
loaded language
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CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the argument, the author expresses his concern that
other countries are making greater strides in space exploration than the United States.
the true value of the space program is not fully understood.
budget cuts will eliminate important missions in the future.
readers do not know all the facts about dark matter in the universe.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement expresses an opinion?
“Sergei Korolev and the team that launched Sputnik were not tasked by their government to be the first to launch an artificial satellite. . . .”
“We are today the descendants of people who survived by outperforming others.”
“It was just a few years ago that we confirmed the existence of dark matter. . . .”
“But in space exploration those are the reasons—what I think of as “real reasons”—that are the most important.”
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does the author mention dark energy at the end of his argument?
to suggest an alternative to the continued use of fossil fuels
to show that there is still much to be learned from studying space
to inspire Americans to claim this valuable resource before other countries do
to compare our current level of knowledge to what cavemen knew
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What word is a synonym for contention?
assertion
question
guess
thought
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CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
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