"Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!" Quiz

What is the best reason for classifying "Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!" as informative writing?

• It is argues that it is not worth it to explore space.

• It provides facts and details about a topic.

• It addresses an important event in history.

• It examines the benefits and disadvantages of a topic.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a transition word or phrase?

• What if

• In fact

• However

• For instance

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

To help the reader better understand how all living things need sensory stimulation otherwise they fall into harmful patterns, the author uses the example of seeing...

• students at school

• animals in zoos

• adults at meetings

• pets in clothes

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

According to "Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!" why are astronauts living on the slopes of a volcano as part of the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) project?

• They are testing a variety of rockets and engines to determine which have the best performance.

• They are researching the health risks of living at altitudes similar to those of a space station.

• They are building equipment in a hostile environment that is supposed to be like Mars.

• They are studying how people react to spending large amounts of time in space.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What makes the trip to Mars especially challenging for astronauts according to the text?

• Powering the spacecraft requires advanced technology.

• The trip takes more than eight months each way.

• Getting supplies to the astronauts is not easy.

• Deep space is too cold to be comfortable.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What happens to the human brain when a person is bored for long periods of time according to the text? (Choose TWO options)

• It sleeps

• It daydreams.

• It gains intelligence.

• It becomes depressed.

• It becomes unconscious.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why might chronic boredom be dangerous on a space mission according to the text?

• Astronauts might decide to shorten the length of the mission.

• Astronauts might get frustrated and stop working with one another.

• Astronauts might take risks that jeopardize the safety of the entire crew.

• Astronauts might stop taking care of themselves and become unable to work.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is one way that astronauts can combat extreme boredom when living in an isolated environment?

• by eating and drinking more frequently

• by counting the days until they go home

• by occupying themselves with a lot of work

• by communicating continuously with people

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is the best definition of chronic?

• continuing for a long time and returning

• originating in the brain

• causing physical pain

• existing since birth

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

With excruciating detail, Ellen recounted every moment of the accident. The listener most likely finds Ellen's story to be...?

• depressing.

• surprising.

• painful.

• encouraging.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6