Women in Space

The passage offers multiple hints that lead to the deduction that the author's overall perspective on the Blue Origin all-female space flight is that it was...

• a groundbreaking scientific achievement that will revolutionize space travel.

• a purely celebratory event with no drawbacks.

• a completely pointless endeavor with no lasting impact.

• a complex event with both positive and negative aspects.

Which piece of textual evidence most convincingly supports the notion that women have historically faced challenges in the field of space exploration, even though they have made significant contributions?

• "In the past, most astronauts were men. But now, more and more women are going to space and helping us learn about the universe."

• "The crew included some famous women [1]. There was a singer named Katy Perry, and a TV host named Gayle King."

• "Some people thought this flight was a good thing for women. They said it showed that women can do anything, even go to space."

• "Recently, there was a special space flight with only women on board."

Which sentence from the text best summarizes the central idea?

• The flight went just past the edge of Earth's atmosphere.

• The trip was very short, only about 11 minutes.

• It reminded people that women are important in space exploration and can do amazing things.

• Recently, there was a special space flight with only women on board.

How do the details in the third paragraph support the central idea of the text?

• By describing the technical aspects of the space flight, emphasizing the scientific advancements made by Blue Origin.

• By listing the names of famous women on the flight, highlighting the increasing role and visibility of women in space.

• By mentioning Jeff Bezos' involvement, implying that the flight was primarily a business venture.

• By focusing on the short duration of the flight, suggesting that space travel is becoming more accessible.

The author mentions Sally Ride and Mae Jemison as examples of women in space. How does giving these examples help make the main point of the text stronger?

• By suggesting that only a few women have ever been successful in space.

• By showing that women have overcome obstacles and made important contributions to space exploration.

• By proving that women are better astronauts than men.

• By implying that space exploration is only for highly educated women.

The passage describes the all-female space flight organized by Blue Origin. What extra information does the text give to show why this event is important?

• It highlights the increasing role and visibility of women in space exploration, inspiring future generations.

• It suggests that space travel is becoming more affordable for everyone.

• It focuses on the commercial aspects of space tourism.

• It emphasizes the technical challenges involved in space travel.

In the context of the passage, what does the word "dominated" imply about the early days of space travel?

• That women were secretly in control of the space program.

• That men were the primary participants and decision-makers.

• That men and women worked equally together in space exploration.

• That space travel was a chaotic and uncontrolled activity.

How does the author's use of the phrase "pushing the boundaries" influence your perception of women in space exploration?

• It implies that women are causing problems and creating conflicts in the space program.

• It suggests that women are actively expanding the limits of what is possible in space.

• It suggests that women are primarily focused on maintaining the status quo in space exploration.

• It indicates that women are only involved in the most dangerous and risky space missions.