Earth (A Gift Shop)

The narrator of this story wants to

• A explain the history of Earth.

• B compare Earth to other planets.

• C describe the climate of Earth.

• D encourage people to visit Earth.

According to the story, why did Earth become a gift shop?

• A The museum and theme park attracted lots of customers.

• B All people really wanted was to buy souvenirs.

• C It was too hot to spend time outdoors.

• D People visited Earth to see where their ancestors came from.

What is the most likely reason why children are finished with school after five years?

• A Education has become more efficient.

• B Children have become more intelligent.

• C There is little interest in learning.

• D The children have to go to work.

What is one element that shows this story is science fiction?

• A It takes place in the future.

• B It uses first-person narration.

• C It includes humor.

• D It expresses ideas about human nature.

Why does the author include a list of “Our top-selling items for the month of October”?

• A to point out the dangers of over-consumption

• B to mimic an actual gift-shop catalog

• C to demonstrate why the gift shop is so successful

• D to create suspense in the story

What detail best shows people’s attitude toward art and culture in this story?

• A People were disappointed that there was not more to see on Earth.

• B The theme park was too expensive and dangerous.

• C The most popular part of the museum was the escalator ride.

• D People brought to other planets their traditions from Earth.

An enterprising person is one who

• A admits mistakes.

• B avoids risks.

• C deceives others.

• D shows initiative.

A mandatory test is one that is

• A required.

• B difficult.

• C optional.

• D unimportant.

What is a hypothesis?

• A a type of scientific equipment

• B a scientific experiment

• C a theory that can be tested

• D a fact that has been proved

10. What does it mean to misjudge?

• A to form a wrong opinion

• B to argue against another

• C to change your opinion

• D to tell a deliberate lie