The Stars at Night- Text Questions

Why was Jimmy anxious to get out of the car?

• He wanted to go camping

• He wanted to see the stars

• He was tired of sitting in the car

• He wanted to unpack

What did Jimmy and his dad do before unpacking?

• They went for a hike

• They set up the tent

• They looked at the stars

• They had breakfast

What are groups of stars that form a pattern called?

• Constellations

• Galaxies

• Planets

• Comets

Why couldn't Jimmy see the stars during the day?

• The stars are too far away

• The Sun is too bright

• The stars only come out at night

• The stars are hidden by clouds

Why is the Sun so bright?

• It is closer to Earth

• It is bigger than other stars

• It reflects light from other stars

• It emits more light than other stars

What did Jimmy's dad give him to protect his eyes from the Sun?

• A hat

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• A scarf

What did Jimmy learn about the stars?

• They are all the same size

• They are closer to Earth than the Sun

• They are too dim to see during the day

• They are made of gas and dust

What did Jimmy and his dad do after breakfast?

• They went on a hike

• They went fishing

• They went swimming

• They went back to sleep

What did Jimmy look forward to at night?

• Seeing more star shapes

• Eating dinner

• Going to bed

• Watching a movie

What did Jimmy see in the night sky that amazed him?

• The Moon

• The Milky Way

• Shooting stars

• Many twinkling stars