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To Fly

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

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To Fly
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author saying about humans?

They want the powers that they observe in other creatures.

They sometimes pray to birds because birds are magnificent.

They should give up on the notion that they will ever outfly birds.

They live in a world of fantasy instead of keeping their feet on the ground.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What key point is the author supporting in "To Fly" with his allusions to eagles, Superman, angels, Cupid, and Peter Pan?

Wings are not just for birds.

Humans idolize creatures that fly.

Some wings work better than others.

Flying can give people superpowers.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to this passage from "To Fly," what is one way in which the Wright brothers' flight differed from earlier flights?

The flight carried more people.

The flight did not land downhill

The flight did not need an engine.

The flight was entirely man-made.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In "To Fly," how does the author respond to Kelvin's assertion about flight?

He suggests that technological ingenuity can solve all problems.

He points out that birds are heavier than air, yet they fly.

He reminds the reader that Kelvin was not an inventor.

He reveals plans for a self-propelled airplane.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In "To Fly," why does the author present information about the speed of sound?

to show that the laws of physics were made to be broken.

to reveal the difference between physics and other sciences.

to indicate how rapidly humans have overcome the laws of physics.

to prove that anything not prohibited by the laws of physics is possible.

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CCSS.RI.8.9

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to this magazine piece excerpted in "To Fly," what would be the main effect of building a space station?

It would watch for the establishment of new Iron Curtains.

It would put space firmly in the control of Western powers.

It would persuade people around the world to work for peace.

It would ensure that no country could make plans for war unseen.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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