Gemini the Twins Comprehension Quiz

How many stars are in the Gemini constellation?

• One

• Two

• Twins

What is the main idea of the section "What are constellations?"

• Constellations are star patterns in the sky.

• How long have we been seeing patterns in the night sky?

• Ancient poets of different cultures made up stories about them.

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Why were star groups made up?

• Constellations are star patterns in the sky.

• The groups break up the sky into parts.

• We could put them into groups.

How many constellations are in the sky?

• 88

• 1,000

• 1,000 - 1,500

We can see the Gemini Twins in the northern hemisphere in November through April. If you looked in the night sky tonight, would you be able to see them?

• Yes

• No

Egyptians called the Gemini stars ______________

• Twin peacocks

• Twin gods

• Twin plants

Egyptians called the Gemini stars ______________

• Twin peacocks

• Twin gods

• Twin plants

Arabs called the Gemini stars ______________

• Twin peacocks

• Twin gods

• Twin plants

The ancient Greeks believed that the Gemini twins are the brothers ______________ and ______________.

• Twin peacocks

• Zeus and Leda

• Castor and Pollux

What happened to Castor when Pollux asked for him to be brought back to life?

• He was killed in battle.

• We don't know the answer.

• Their father, Zeus, made them into stars side by side.

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