Week 11 Unit 2, Lesson 4 - ¨Godspeed, John Glenn¨ Assessment

1. What is a quest?

• a flight into space
• a mystery that is unsolved
• a long search
• a special tool

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2. Which word fits best in this sentence? This____________ is light but very strong.

• material
• pluck
• nuisance
• rumple

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3. Which word means about the same as ultimately in this sentence? His mother ultimately let Kevin go camping.

• for a while
• happily
• rarely
• in the end

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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4. What does the word citation mean in this sentence? The brave firefighter was given a citation.

• a round of applause with clapping
• a public letter of praise
• a special dinner
• a parade

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5. When something goes wrong, it is called a

• malfunction.
• headlong.
• fanciful.
• legislation.

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6. Part A : Which astronaut was the first American to orbit Earth?

• Scott Carpenter
• Gus Grissom
• John Glenn
• Gordon Cooper

7. Part B: Which sentence from the selection best supports your answer for Part A?

• The first missions to carry astronauts into orbit were called Mercury.
• As John’s capsule cleared the tower, astronaut Scott Carpenter radioed the world, “Godspeed, John Glenn,” wishing him good luck as he rose into the sky.
• After the first successful Mercury mission in 1961, Kennedy became convinced that landing on the Moon could be achieved by American astronauts.
• John felt very honored when he was selected to take this historic flight.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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8. The author wrote this selection to

• persuade the reader that the space race was important.
• inform the reader about a space pioneer.
• entertain the reader with an adventure tale.
• express an opinion about the dangers of space exploration.

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9. What is the central idea of the passage?

• Urban green spaces primarily enhance aesthetics.
• Urban green spaces are crucial for improving city life.
• Parks are only beneficial for wildlife.
• Urban areas should focus on infrastructure over greenery.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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10. Which detail supports the idea that green spaces improve air quality?

• They provide habitats for various wildlife species.
• They serve as gathering places for community activities.
• They filter pollutants and provide oxygen.
• They promote social interactions among residents.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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