Snow Day in Space

According to the story, what does it mean when Jem says, "I am sentenced to life in space" (paragraph 6)?

• She cannot use the video system on the station.

• She must wait for her friend to arrive at the station.

• She must stay on the station in order to remain healthy.

• She cannot leave the station because of the magnetic storm.

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.

The tension stops me in the doorway like a force field.

What does the word "tension" mean as it is used in this sentence?

• excitement

• disappointment

• surprise

• worry

What does paragraph 27 reveal about Jem's father?

• He does not think that Jem understands the problem.

• He does not want Jem to be in the command room.

• He is surprised that Jem can communicate with the shuttle.

• He thinks it is wrong for Jem to use the S.A.T. booth.

How does Jem cause the events that happen in paragraph 28?

• Jem tells the crew how to get information to the shuttle.

• Jem becomes upset when the shuttle cannot dock.

• Jem asks if the shields on the shuttle can be lowered.

• Jem leaves her lessons because the shuttle is arriving soon.

Which quotation from the story identifies the setting?

• "The announcement drones on, but I don't listen." (paragraph 4)

• "Eleven years ago, my birth on Space Station Alpha made history." (paragraph 5)

• "They'll have to try docking by sight." (paragraph 15)

• "I give one tech my code and watch her fingers fly over the keyboard." (paragraph 28)

Which quotation best supports a theme of the story?

• "But new studies show that older children won't be harmed by a short stay." (paragraph 7)

• "Spending 11 years on the station has its advantages." (paragraph 8)

• "If the holo-video worked, we could talk them in." (paragraph 21)

• "Messages flash back and forth as techs feed docking coordinates to the shuttle." (paragraph 28)