Terror and Wonder of Space Unit Test

What is the main reason Macha's clock seems to slow down?

• The ship is accelerating.

• The ship is decelerating.

• Macha is getting older.

• The clock is broken.

Who is the only other twin on board the SS Paul Langevin?

• Macha

• Tara

• Tom

• Franck

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the time 03:17:33?

• It is the time when the ship reaches Earth.

• It is the exact time when the twins' ages match again.

• It is the time when Macha turns 16.

• It is the time when the ship starts accelerating.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the narrator hope about Fomalhaut-7?

• That it will be a nice planet.

• That it will be a dangerous planet.

• That it will be a small planet.

• That it will be a distant planet.

How does the science fiction setting contribute to the development of the story’s plot?

• Locating a new planet solves the problem the characters are facing.

• Different clocks with changing times create confusion for the characters.

• Space travel causes the characters to struggle to stay connected to their siblings.

• Living on a small spaceship together complicates the relationship between the characters.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Which sentence from the story most clearly suggests that Tara views her situation as somewhat absurd?

• Twins of the same age, even though it sounds idiotic when you say it like that. (paragraph 2)

• Since then, things have become a little more complicated. (paragraph 3)

• I’m not even sure I really saw the two identical times, on both clocks. (paragraph 7)

• It’s fine to know that the faster I travel away from my twin, the faster she may age. (paragraph 12)

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Which detail from the story is most likely intended to comment on current society?

• Tara and Tom each have two clocks in their cabins.

• Tom thinks the psychology study is all about advertising.

• Tara is too busy to write as she prepares for the end of her journey.

• Tara and Tom try to determine when they will be the same ages as their twins.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.6

Read the following sentence from paragraph 3. When the astronomers assigned us a new target, and the engines had to be restarted to correct the trajectory to Fomalhaut-7, there was a strange period when her clock suddenly accelerated, catching up to mine. The word trajectory comes from the Latin word traicere, meaning “to cause to cross.” Which word is closest to the meaning of trajectory?

• flight

• line

• path

• race

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CCSS.L.7.4B

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Which sentence best states the theme of the story?

• Space exploration is harmful to humans.

• People can help each other through painful experiences.

• Traveling in space makes people feel disconnected from their home.

• Discovering new planets is important for the survival of the human race.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Part B Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?

• The first time this happened, I cried. (paragraph 4)

• The scientists have confirmed that F-7 is an Earth-like planet . . . (paragraph 8)

• Then Tom managed to make me smile . . . (paragraph 13)

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CCSS.RL.7.1