Would you Move to Mars Test

What is the central idea of Alex's letter?

• The humans who are chosen to go to Mars will be exceptional.

• It is now possible to go to Mars.

• The risks of going to Mars outweigh the rewards.

• It would be wonderful to go to Mars.

Which detail from Alex's letter does NOT support the central idea?

• Going to Mars would be a chance to be a part of history.

• Traveling to Mars is a one way trip.

• Research done on Mars would help improve life on Earth.

• Living on Mars would be an amazing adventure.

What word best describes the tone Mark conveys in his letter about Alex's decision to go to Mars?

• skeptical

• suspicious

• horrified

• excited

Which line best supports your answer in question 3?

• "Your sense of adventure is one of the things I love about you."

• "...my friend Alex has COMPLETELY LOST HER MIND."

• "And if you really want to improve recycling and solar power and all that-you can do that from home."

• "Earth is your home, Alex."

Alex writes "If we want our species to survive, we need to colonize other planets, because we are going to run out of space and resources here on Earth." Using context clues, colonize most likely means...

• to set up a new community far from home

• destroy a place

• stay far away from a place

• search for a new home

Alex claims that on Mars, it will be easy to stay in touch with friends and family on earth. What is Mark's rebuttal?

• Living on Mars has may risks.

• You don't have to travel all the way to Mars to improve life on Earth.

• It won't be the same- real time communication won't be possible, for example.

• The other colonists might be untrustworthy.