Ghost Moon: Part 1 HW

Which sentence best describes the central conflict in the story?

• Alex must abandon The Amber Cow because it is about to be hit by an asteroid.

• The crew of The Amber Cow must figure out how to survive after they crash land on a Junk Moon.

• Alex gets into an argument with her Granny about whether she is qualified to become a Junker or not.

• The crew of The Amber Cow must figure out if the benefits of exploring the Junk Moon outweigh the risks.

Which detail from the story best shows that a Junker's job requires courage?

• A. "No two jobs were the same, some of the rubbish they brought on board their ships was toxic, and space itself is a relentlessly dangerous place to be." (Paragraph 4)

• B. "As humans spread far and wide, making new homes throughout the galaxy, the Junkers went with them." (Paragraph 5)

• C. "Becoming a First Level Crew Mate was the first step to becoming a Junior Junker." (Paragraph 7)

• D. "Granny's Junker jacket had so many pockets, straps, holders, and loops that it made her into a kind of walking toolbox." (Paragraph 13)

As used in paragraph 16, the word "mimic" most closely means —

• confuse.

• imitate.

• practice.

• recognize.

How do paragraphs 47-50 contribute to the story?

• They emphasize Alex's bravery.

• They establish the setting of the story.

• They illustrate the crew's determination to visit the Junk Moon.

• They compare Granny and Edward's feelings about the Junk Moon.

Being a Junker is described as 'dangerous work but with rich rewards' because:

• some of the items are toxic or poisonous, but Junkers can earn a lot of money.

• some of the places that Junkers travel to are exotic, but beautiful.

• some Junkers have to fight aliens in space, but then they get to become the ruler of the alien community.

• some Junkers are scared of outer space, but the view makes it all worthwhile.

Which word means "to fascinate or hypnotize?"​ (Hint: use the foot notes.) (a)