Massive Mission/Do Look

How does the author organize paragraphs 2 through 5 of the selection "A Massive Mission"?

• By detailing the order of events that brought Endeavour to its final destination

• By listing the steps that had to be taken before Endeavour could fly to California

• By describing the features of Endeavour that made it useful for NASA missions

• By comparing differences between Endeavour and a Boeing 747 airplane

Based on paragraph 2 of the selection "A Massive Mission" what is the most likely reason Endeavour flew to different places in California before landing at the Los Angeles International Airport?

• To allow planners time to prepare the streets for the shuttle

• To test whether the shuttle was still working well

• To give more people opportunity to view the shuttle

• To remind people how the shuttle was previously used

The sentence in paragraph 1 reads, "As on observer said, the move was once-in-forever moment in history"

Which statement from the selection best supports the idea in this sentence?

• Strapped to the back of a specially adapted Boeing 747 airplane, it was flown across the country to Edwards Air Force Base in California. (paragraph 2)

• After soaring past the famous Hollywood sign, Endeavour landed at the the Los Angeles International Airport. (paragraph 2)

• Huge steel plates were placed atop streets along the route. (paragraph 3)

• Dozens of photographers and filmmakers were on hand to capture every minute. (paragraph 3)

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this text?

• To emphasize the importance of Endeavour's space-travel missions

• To highlight the efforts taken to transport Endeavour to a museum

• To explain the economic effect of Endeavour tour through Los Angeles

• To argue that Endeavour is the most important space shuttle used to this day

The word protrude has a Latin root, trudere, meaning "to thrust." What does protrude mean in paragraph 1 of the selection "Do Look Down!"?

• Works differently than intended

• Appears separate from a main part

• Has a variety of uses

• Sticks out from an area

What can the reader can conclude about the tribal elders based on paragraph 4 of the selection " Do Look Down!"?

• They carefully considered how the skywalk would impact their community

• They requested that the skywalk be built at a slow pace

• They wanted to skywalk to include several interesting features

• They wondered how much the number of visitors on the skywalk would be managed

Which sentence from the selection "Do Look Down!" best explains why the Hualapai wanted to create the Grand Canyon Skywalk?

• Nature lovers from around the world come to see the Grand Canyon. (paragraph 1)

• They needed an extreme attraction to bring new economic life to their home. (paragraph 2)

• The one day David Jin, a businessman from Las Vegas, suggested this unique project to the Hualapai tribe members. (paragraph 3)

• After much discussion tribal elders supported the idea to build the skywalk. (paragraph 4)

Use both selections to answer the following question.

How is paragraph 3 of the selection "A Massive Mission" similar to paragraph 4 of the selection " Do Look Down" ?

• both paragraphs emphasize that planning ahead was an essential part of the projects.

• both paragraphs present information about how the projects were approved.

• both paragraphs explains the hopes and expectations that people had for the project.

• Both paragraphs reveal the overall costs associated with the project.

Use both selections to answer the question.

What is a difference between the people who organized Endeavour's move in the selection "A Massive Mission" and the builders of the Grand Canyon Skywalk in the selection "Do Look Down" ?

• Only the organizers of Endeavour's move were satisfied with the results of their efforts.

• Only the organizers of Endeavour's move require help from engineers

• Only the builders of the skywalk made decisions based on concerns about public safety.

• Only the builders of the skywalk were hoping their project would create jobs.

Use both selections to answer the following question.

Read the sentence from paragraph 5 of the selection "A Massive Mission"

" Everyday the people come to see the shuttle that flew so many daring missions into space"

Which sentence from the selection "Do Look Down" includes a similar idea ?

• Though it would take a great amount of work, many tribe members liked this idea; they felt the skywalk would provide job opportunities. (paragraph 4)

• It is strong enough to hold the weight of 71 airplanes (paragraph 5)

• Since then the $30 million attraction has welcomed millions of visitors. (paragraph 6)

• The Hualapai have future plans to add businesses and a museum.

  (paragraph 6).