Talk with an Astronaut

What is the author's purpose for writing this story?

• To persuade people to become an astronaut.

• To inform people of the life of an astronaut.

• To entertain people with a fun astronaut story.

• To compare astronauts and other people.

What nationality is Ellen Ochoa?

• Hispanic

• Italian

• Canadian

• French

Which of the statements is supported by the story?

• Ellen always wanted to be an astronaut.

• Ellen changed her major 2 times in college.

• Ellen graduated with a music degree.

• Ellen pursued becoming an astronaut when she was in graduate school.

What year were the first six female astronauts selected?

• 1978

• 1989

• 1970

• 1998

Ellen says that "Everything is always harder to do in training." Why would this be true?

• If an astronaut is not good at the hard training, they will be fired.

• The astronauts are not in good shape during training so it is harder on them.

• Training is harder because they have to prepare for anything that could happen.

Which quote BEST shows that Ellen loves her job.

• "Weightlessness is the fun part of the mission. There is really nothing to compare it to on earth."

• "I have floating dreams on earth and non-floating dreams on a mission in space."

• "For me, going into space is very exciting, not scary."

• "An astronaut must be both a team player and a leader as well."

What is the main difference between what earth looks like in movies vs. real life on a space mission.

• The earth looks very different depending on where you are.

• Earth looks what it is expected to look like.

• The movies are pretty close to what earth really looks like from space.

• The colors are much more vivid when you're in space.

How do astronauts eat their food?

• Their food is freeze dried. They add hot water and eat.

• Astronauts have to eat their meals from a tube connected to the ship.

• Food can be prepared just like it is on earth.

Why do you think the author wrote the story 'Q and A' style?

• The author wanted readers to practice partner reading with both roles.

• The author wanted the audience to feel like they were having a conversation with Ellen. It made learning feel realistic.

• Q and A style is not used and helps newly published books sell.