Space Travel Quiz

What year does the story take place?

• 2020

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

Where was the family traveling to?

• The Moon

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What did the family have to leave behind at customs?

• Their luggage

• The boy's toys

• The Christmas present and decorations

• Their spacesuits

Why were the parents upset at the beginning of the story?

• They were afraid of space travel

• They couldn't bring the Christmas gifts on board

• The boy was misbehaving

• The rocket was delayed

How did the father try to solve the problem of not having Christmas decorations?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did the father solve the problem of missing Christmas decorations?

• He borrowed some from neighbors

• He made new ones

• He used the view of space as a replacement

• He canceled Christmas

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the phrase "hush-hushing" likely mean in the context of the story?

• Singing quietly

• Whispering secretively

• Arguing loudly

• Laughing softly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the setting of space contribute to the theme of the story?

• It creates a sense of isolation

• It provides a unique backdrop for Christmas

• It symbolizes new beginnings

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can we infer about the father's character based on his actions in the story?

• He is irresponsible

• He is creative and caring

• He is easily angered

• He dislikes Christmas

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author build suspense throughout the story?

• By using flashbacks

• By revealing information slowly

• By using multiple narrators

• By starting at the end of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4