English 9 sem 2 wk 6 Independent Studies

Which detail supports the idea that the trip is dangerous?

• if he could travel down the Niger so could

• He says he will pray for me

• The idea is to paddle nearly 600 miles on the Niger River on a kayak

In 600 miles to Timbuktu, the author says that the Niger "slaps the shore, in a sultry mood." what mood does it create

• foreboding

• excited

• optimism

Why does the author call the river a "mercurial god."

• its many moods affect the lives of those on it

• everyone turns to the river for survival

• the currents are impossible to chart

What is ironic about the author's arrival in Timbuktu

• she doesn't realize she is there

• It is possible to paddle to Timbuktu

• she doesn't feel happy or relieved

In "The Real Reasons We Explore Space," the author's style and details he includes, tells you his intended audience is

• NASA Administrators

• Government officials

• the general public

In "The Real Reasons We Explore Space," which of the following is an acceptable rather than a real reason for continuing the space program

• it satisfies curiosity

• it encourages a higher standard of workmanship in the industry

• it provides a legacy of achievement for future generations

In "The Real Reasons We Explore Space," what concern does the author express in his argument

• other countries are making greater strides in space exploration than the United States

• the true value of the space program is not fully understood

• reader do not know all the facts about dark matter

In "The Real Reasons We Explore Space," Why does the author mention dark energy at the end of his argument

• to suggest an alternative to the use of fossil fuels

• to show that there is still much to be learned by studying space

• to compare our current level of knowledge to what cavemen knew

In "The Real Reasons We Explore Space," which of the following is an opinion

• "But in space explorations those are the reasons-what I think of as 'real reasons'-that are the most important"

• "Sergei and the team were not tasked by their government to be the first to launch artificial satellites"

• "It was just a few years ago that we confirmed the existence of dark matter..."

What is the major conflict in the poem "The Journey

• that (you) must leave

• that (you) must travel a rocky road

• that (you) must listen to voices