R-Controlled Vowels Fluency Comprehension Questions

What is the main theme of the story?

• Friendship can overcome fear.

• Adventures are necessary for learning.

• Boredom leads to creative solutions.

• Space travel is difficult but rewarding.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

How does Art initially feel about the adventure, and what detail from the text supports this?

• Excited; he eagerly hops into the rocket.

• Scared; he shouts in apprehension about going to Mars.

• Confused; he does not understand Bart’s suggestion.

• Angry; he argues against going into the rocket.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

How does Bart respond to Art's fear?

• He laughs at him.

• He reassures him that it is safe.

• He ignores him.

• He tells him they can go back.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What can be inferred about Bart's character from his actions and statements in the story?

• He is cautious and reserved.

• He is adventurous and encouraging.

• He is fearful and hesitant.

• He is unkind and dismissive.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which statement best summarizes the text?

• Two boys find a rocket in their yard and decide to explore Mars.

• Art learns to pilot a rocket under Bart's guidance.

• Bart forces Art to travel to Mars against his will.

• The boys sell Martian rocks and become wealthy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

How do the characters' feelings change throughout the story?

• Bart becomes more frightened, while Art becomes excited.

• Art moves from feeling bored to feeling excited.

• Both boys start scared and end up happy.

• Their feelings do not change; they remain excited throughout.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What challenge does Art face in the story?

• Learning how to operate the rocket.

• Overcoming his fear of the unknown.

• Deciding what to do once on Mars.

• Convincing Bart to return to Earth.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Why does Bart suggest looking in the yard?

• To find something to fix.

• To show Art the rocket.

• To play a game outside.

• To do some yard work.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the rocket’s ascent into the sky symbolize in the story?

• The rise of technology.

• The beginning of an adventure.

• The dangers of space travel.

• The power of nature.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which detail from the text best supports the idea that Art’s perspective on his boredom changes?

• "I'm scared! Mars is incredibly far, and this rocket behaves nothing like a car."

• "Come on," Bart urged, "I dare you to hop in."

• "That sounds amazing. I'm definitely not bored anymore!"

• "Our mission is to explore Mars," Bart declared with excitement.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5