Danger! This Mission to Mars May Bore You to Death! TEST

According to “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!” why are astronauts living on the slopes of a volcano as part of the Hawaii Space

Exploration Analog and Simulation project?

• They are testing a variety of rockets and engines to determine which will perform best in space.

• They are building equipment in a hostile environment that is supposed to be like Mars.

• They are researching the health risks of living at altitudes similar to those of a space station.

• They are studying how people react to spending large amounts of time in space.

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What makes the trip to Mars especially challenging for astronauts, as explained in “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!”?

• Powering the spacecraft requires advanced technology.

• Getting supplies to the astronauts is not easy.

• The trip takes more than eight months each way.

• Deep space is too cold to be comfortable.

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What happens to the human brain when a person is bored for long periods of time, according to “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!?” Choose two options.

• It sleeps.

• It daydreams.

• It gains intelligence.

• It becomes depressed.

• It becomes unconscious.

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According to “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!” why might chronic boredom be dangerous on a space mission?

• Astronauts might decide to shorten the length of the mission.

• Astronauts might get frustrated and stop working with one another.

• Astronauts might take risks that jeopardize the safety of the entire crew.

• Astronauts might stop taking care of themselves and become unable to work.

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According to “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!” what is one way that astronauts can combat extreme boredom when living in an isolated environment?

• by eating and drinking more often

• by counting the days until they go home

• by occupying themselves with a lot of work

• by communicating continuously with people

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Which of the following is the best definition of chronic?

• continuing for a long time

• originating in the brain

• causing physical pain

• existing since birth

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If Sofia’s leg injury can correctly be described as excruciatingly painful, then which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of excruciatingly.

• Sofia’s pain comes and goes.

• Sofia can play sports despite her pain.

• Sofia should soon be able to walk without pain.

• Sofia’s medical problem involves pain that is intense.

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What is the most likely meaning of monotony in the following sentence? Use context clues to help you.

Jamal became bored by the monotony of his job, delivering newspapers day in and day out.

• difficult challenges

• unexpected tasks

• lack of variety

• low pay

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Which of the following does the author use to support her ideas in “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!”? Choose three options.

• facts

• statistics

• biased arguments

• quotations from experts

• personal opinions

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What is the best reason for classifying “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!” as informative writing?

• It is written by a journalist.

• It provides facts and details about a topic.

• It addresses an important event in history.

• It examines the benefits and disadvantages of a topic.

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