Alien Life on Mars

What is the meaning of the word staple as it is used in the sentence? (RL.7.4)

• a commodity used in the town

• a well-known figure in the town

• a passive member of the community

• a piece of metal used to hold paper together

Which of the details from the text help the reader determine the meaning of the word staple? (RL.7.1)

• "The lone witness to the act..." (paragraph 8)

• "... the owner of a neighboring business..." (paragraph 8)

• "...he was markedly involved in local events..." (paragraph 10)

• "...was new to Blue Falls..." (paragraph 10)

How do Aaron's feelings change throughout the story? (RL.7.3)

• At first he is nervous, and then he is relieved.

• At first he is relieved, and then he is nervous.

• At first he is excited, and then he is relieved.

• At first he is worried, and then he is happy.

How does the lawyer react to the verdict? (RL.7.3)

• The lawyer is relieved to be finished with the trial.

• The lawyer is excited to win such an important case.

• The lawyer is relieved to hear the not guilty verdict.

• The lawyer is not surprised when Aaron is found not guilty.

Which detail from the story provides evidence for the answer to Part A? (RL.7.1)

• "Next to Aaron was his lawyer, a taller man in a nicer suit, sifting through his briefcase for what Aaron hoped was a document to prove his innocence." (paragraph 2)

• "Aaron was brought to the stand by the lawyer representing Speakerbox Electronics, who began asking Aaron a series of questions." (paragraph 12)

• "The lawyer continued his questions, making Aaron look less and less innocent, though there was no concrete evidence of Aaron's guilt." (paragraph 19)

• "They only had one eyewitness report and that's not enough evidence." (paragraph 24)

What is the meaning of the word markedly as it is used in paragraph 10? (R.7.4)

• hardly

• insignificantly

• clearly

• truthfully

How does the setting of the courtroom shape Aaron's character in the story? (RL.7.3)

• The setting evokes sadness in the character.

• The setting evokes happiness in the character.

• The setting evokes a sense of anxiety for the character.

• The setting evokes a sense of urgency in the character.

Choose a piece of evidence from the passage to support the answer to Part A. (RL.7.1)

• "The courtroom was sparsely crowded and Aaron sat nervously, dressed in a suit and tie, an outfit he was not used to wearing on a regular basis." (paragraph 2)

• "He knew he was shy and that people did not know who he was based on name or face." (paragraph 11)

• "They only had one eyewitness report and that's not enough evidence. I knew they would find you not guilty." (paragraph 24)

• "Aaron was so overcome with relief that he barely heard the judge say, 'You are free to go, Mr. Crowe.'" (paragraph 25)

What is the meaning of the word prospect as it is used in the sentence? (RI.7.4/L.7.4)

• Exploration

• Inspection

• Perspective

• Possibility

According to the text, how does pareidolia impact the brain's perceptions? (RI.7.3)

• Pareidolia tricks the brain into seeing familiar images in strange environments.

• Pareidolia forces the brain to believe only what can be seen and confirmed.

• Pareidolia verifies images to the brain through the use of all human senses.

• Pareidolia allows infants to recognize the faces of family members quickly.