Grade 9 Quiz 2 Literature Revision

What words, phrases, or clues in the first two paragraphs help readers determine the subject of the text?

• "crew," "Apollo 13," "flight," "spacecraft," and "LM"

• "poem," "story," "characters," and "dialogue"

• "war," "battle," "army," and "soldiers"

• "laboratory," "experiment," "test," and "research"

What is the impact of technical language on the tone of the text?

• It gives the text a mysterious and suspenseful tone.

• It creates a humorous and lighthearted tone.

• It establishes a professional and objective tone.

• It makes the text more casual and emotional.

How effective is the use of technical language in the text?

• It confuses readers and distracts from the main idea.

• It makes the text feel informal and accessible.

• It reduces clarity and makes the text too difficult to understand.

• It conveys a sense of authority and expertise.

What does the word formidable mean as used in paragraph 10 of the text?

• Dangerous or harmful

• Very challenging or intimidating

• Friendly or approachable

• Easy or simple

What does the word devised mean as used in paragraph 14 of the text?

• Criticized

• Came up with

• Destroyed

• Rejected

Based on a synonym and other context clues, what is the meaning of the term trajectory in this passage?

• correction

• orbit

• final destination

• flight path

What effect does technical language such as "the ground computed a 35-second burn and fired it," which translates to "ground control calculated a 35-second maneuver and initiated it," have on the text's overall tone?

• It gives the text an authoritative tone.

• It gives the text a judgmental tone.

• It gives the text an unprofessional tone.

• It gives the text a conversational tone.

What is most likely the author's purpose in the last sentence of the first paragraph?

• To foreshadow the disaster that's about to happen

• To give important information about Joe Kerwin

• To blame the astronauts for not paying attention

• To explain why an explosion occurred

What mainly alerted crew to the fact that an oxygen tank had exploded?

• They heard a sharp bang and a vibration.

• There were water droplets on the walls, ceiling and floor.

• They saw the fuel leaking out of the spacecraft.

• The tank reached 200 psi.

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between the crew and Mission Control?

• Their relationship is cooperative; they work together to solve problems.

• Their relationship is aggressive; they fight about how to solve problems.

• Their relationship is cheerful; they make jokes with each other.

• Their relationship is indifferent; they don't really talk to each other.