Cradlesong and First Men Quiz

According to the speaker in "Science-Fiction Cradlesong," why do humans want to travel into outer space?

• a. to be free among the stars

• b. to experience a ride in a rocket

• c. to gather scientific information

• d. to paint a picture of the universe

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What does the speaker in "Science-Fiction Cradlesong" conclude about outer space?

• a. It is a jail.

• b. It is only an idea.

• c. It is an evil and scary place.

• d. It is a place of many galaxies.

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In "First Men on the Moon," who are the "two pilgrims" referred to in line 2?

• a. the moon and the Earth

• b. the moon and the spaceship

• c. the astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

• d. the audience viewing the moon landing from their TV screens

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Which of the following sentences best shows the meaning of vast?

• a. From the shore, the ocean looks endless.

• b. I live in the second-tallest building on the block.

• c. The boys' room is cluttered with clothes and toys.

• d. He has to crouch down so his head doesn't hit the door frame.

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If Olivia looks up at a skyscraper in awe, what emotion is she likely feeling?

• a. fear

• b. unease

• c. surprise

• d. amazement

If someone is experiencing wanderlust, which of the following would be true?

• a. She wants to relax at home.

• b. She wants to travel to new places.

• c. She wants to spend more time in nature.

• d. She wants to spend more time with friends.

In "Science-Fiction Cradlesong," what is the speaker's complaint about traveling into outer space in a rocket?

• a. You are separated from your family on Earth.

• b. You are closed off from the stars and sky.

• c. You cannot visit the planets you see.

• d. You cannot see the stars and sky.

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According to "Science-Fiction Cradlesong," what does the speaker think about space exploration?

• a. The beauty of the stars and sky outweigh the risks of space travel.

• b. While outer space is nice to look at, it is better represented in artwork.

• c. Because we cannot truly experience outer space, trying to visit space is not worth the effort.

• d. Outer space should be deeply explored because there is much more to see than just stars and sky.

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Which of the following best represents the theme of "First Men on the Moon"?

• a. Travel is an exciting part of life.

• b. The moon is an important place to study.

• c. Adventure can give us a sense of wonder and connection.

• d. When they work together, there is nothing that two friends cannot do.

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Read the following lines from "First Men on the Moon." And no one who was there that day Will soon forget the sight they saw. What is the purpose of these lines?

• a. to show how peaceful the event was

• b. to show how common the event was

• c. to show how remarkable the event was

• d. to show how unexpected the event was

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