6th Grade STAAR Blitz DAY Seven Assignment

6th Grade STAAR Blitz DAY Seven Assignment

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Passage

English

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the lunar module that Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong used to land on the moon?

Columbia

Challenger

Eagle

Endeavour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, what did Neil Armstrong say as he stepped onto the moon?

"That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind."

"We came in peace for all mankind."

"Houston, the Eagle has landed."

"This is a giant leap for humanity."

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the astronauts only sleep for a few hours after landing on the moon?

They were too excited to sleep longer.

They had to prepare for the moon walk.

It was part of the mission protocol.

The lunar module was uncomfortable.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Neil Armstrong do before stepping off the ladder onto the moon's surface?

He took a photograph of the Earth.

He checked his oxygen levels.

He looked down and described the lunar surface.

He waved to the camera.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the author in writing this selection?

To convince the reader that Apollo 11 was the most important space mission in history

To inform the reader about the order of events for the Apollo 11 space mission

To express appreciation for Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong

To describe the Eagle and how it contributed to the success of Apollo 11

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to the previous question?

"The long-awaited journey to the moon began on July 16, 1969, when Apollo 11 launched without a hitch."

"The command/service module established its orbit around the moon."

"Sleep was out of the question. They had to be fresh for the moon walk."

"At one point he looked down and described the lunar surface as 'fine and almost like a powder.'"

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the author include questions in paragraphs 3 and 4?

To challenge readers' thinking by making them question their beliefs

To check for understanding to ensure readers understand the text

To engage readers by causing them to think about what they would do in the situation

To add a sense of drama and suspense regarding the Apollo 11 moon landing

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