Machines Not People Quiz

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Jordan Eilers
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
past, first person
past, third person
present, first person
present, third person
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
suggesting that robot exploration is worth considering
introducing the idea of global citizenship
claiming that robots are better than humans
explaining that he wants humans to explore the universe
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
the author is aware of and considers opposition to his position
the author thinks humans are too weak to travel in space
the author thinks robots are not as versatile as humans
the author is not a fan of human spaceflight
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Spanish explorers did not encounter any problems in the New World.
There are other planets in the universe where we can plant seeds from Earth.
We are unsure about if Mars ever supported life.
The greatest chance of finding a habitable planet is in another solar system.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of these statements best explains the author’s problem with manned space travel?
Manned space travel is too expensive for now.
We should learn more about Earth before we explore space.
Humans are too fragile to travel through space.
It is not important for humans to pursue space exploration.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?
Humans do not belong in space.
The Hubble telescope is more important than the Apollo missions.
Until we find some other habitable planet, robots are best for space exploration.
Robotic space travel can replace manned space travel.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which word fits the definition, "Describes an environment that is difficult to live in?"
mere
pioneers
inhospitable
crucial
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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