Neil DeGrasse Tyson Test

In paragraph 3, when the author says that "Neil felt like the universe was calling him," she is referring to how...

• he heard the booming voice inside the Hayden Planetarium on his first visit

• his experiences looking at the stars made him want to learn more about astronomy

• he was delighted by seeing the stars inside the Hayden Planetarium

• he wanted to spend more time in the countryside because he could see more of the sky

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What type of question was : In paragraph 3, when the author says that "Neil felt like the universe was calling him," she is referring to how...

• cause and effect

• character

• figurative language

• main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Paragraph 6 of the passage supports paragraph 3 by showing that Neil

• saw the same things at home that he saw at the planetarium

• wanted to return to Pennsylvania to use his new binoculars

• continued his interest in learning about the universe

• tried to share his interest in stars with his parents

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

What type of question was: Paragraph 6 of the passage supports paragraph 3 by showing that Neil ...

• how parts of texts build on other parts

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• how illustrations add to understanding of the text

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What do paragraphs 6 through 8 show about Neil's parents?

• They work hard to give Neil everything he wants.

• They are supportive of Neil's interests.

• They set good examples for Neil to follow.

• They want Neil to become a scientist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The information in the section "LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE" adds to the information in the rest of the passage by showing how Neil

• finally became a successful student

• made new discoveries with his telescope

• made choices that helped him become an astrophysicist

• earned money to pay for his education as an astrophysicist

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which sentence best supports the main idea of the passage?

• "Not long after this, Neil and his family took a trip to Pennsylvania." (paragraph 3)

• "Neil lived with his parents, his older brother, and his younger sister in a tall building called the Skyview Apartments." (paragraph 4)

• "In fact, his third-grade teacher wrote a note on his report card." (paragraph 5)

• "He often took his telescope to the roof of his apartment to study the night sky." (paragraph 10)

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

According to the passage, which sentence best describes Neil?

• He is serious about reaching his goals.

• He is tired from working different jobs.

• He is proud of his success in school.

• He is happy to help his family earn money.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3