Welcome to Mars

1. Which detail provides the best context clue for the meaning of simulate?

• A. “NASA is closely monitoring the CHAPEA crew every step of the way.”
• B. “Their base resembles what one on Mars might look like.”
• C. “It has four small bedrooms, two bathrooms, workstations, and more.”
• D. “The base is smaller than half the size of a basketball court.”

2. Which aspect of a real stay on Mars are the CHAPEA crew members NOT experiencing?

• A. a 3-D printed base
• B. delayed communications with NASA
• C. isolation from family and friends
• D. extreme temperatures

3. What is the section “A Year on Mars” mainly about?

• A. the history of exploring Mars
• B. the challenges the CHAPEA crew faces
• C. how the CHAPEA crew built their home base
• D. how NASA is providing emotional support to the CHAPEA crew

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4. Which of these do the CHAPEA volunteers experience during a “Mars walk”?

• A. walking on soil collected from Mars
• B. wearing a spacesuit while on a treadmill
• C. getting blasted with extremely cold air
• D. floating in the air

5. [Part A] Which word best describes Qin Shi Huangdi, based on the article?

• A. peaceful
• B. fair
• C. harsh
• D. beloved

6. [Part B] Which detail best supports the answer to question 5?

• A. “Qin was just 13 years old at the time.”
• B. “ People came to fear Qin, who was a ruthless leader.”
• C. “Qin was obsessed with his legacy and believed he would continue to rule in the afterlife.”
• D. “The most recent discovery, in 2022, included 20 statues.”

7. Based on the article, you know that Qin was the ___.

• A. last emperor to rule China
• B. emperor who united China under one ruler
• C. oldest emperor in China’s history
• D. richest emperor in China’s history

8. A year is based on the time it takes ___.

• A. Earth to orbit the sun
• B. Earth to spin on its axis
• C. the moon to orbit Earth
• D. Earth to orbit the moon

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9. Which one of the following would be another good title for the article?

• A. “It’s a Leap Year!”
• B. “How Our Calendar Works”
• C. “All About Rodeos”
• D. “A Famous Kid’s Birthday”

10. A study shows that kids who volunteer are more likely than non-volunteers to ___.

• A. love animals
• B. have siblings
• C. be kind
• D. be in good health