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Astronaut Handbook Comprehension

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

All of the following are kinds of astronauts EXCEPT:

a)

those who conduct experiments

b)

those who fly space shuttles

c)

those who repair satellites

d)

those who go camping

2.

Why is the special plane called the Vomit Comet?

a)

It can make you float

b)

It can make you feel sick.

c)

It does not move very fast.

d)

It moves faster than a comet.

3.

What do astronauts eat for dessert in space?

a)

freeze-dried ice cream

b)

liquid pie

c)

freeze-dried pie

d)

liquid ice cream

4.

Why do space suits have seven inside layers?

a)

to protect astronauts from extreme temperatures

b)

to help astronauts float in space

c)

to reflect the rays of the sun

d)

to fit snugly

5.

What is the main idea of "Astronaut Handbook"?

a)

It tells how someone prepares to become an astronaut.

b)

It tells how astronauts prepare for a flight.

c)

It describes the food astronauts eat.

d)

It describes what astronauts wear.

6.

Which conclusion is true about becoming an astronaut?

a)

it is hard work

b)

it is easy

c)

there is not much work to do

d)

you have to go to college for a long time

7.

Is this story fiction or nonfiction?

a)

fiction

b)

nonfiction

8.

If you decide to be an engineer you will:

a)

work on machines

b)

fly planes and space shuttles

c)

live in the Vomit Comet

d)

teach survival training

9.

Why does your food have to be stuck down to the tray in space?

a)

it will slide off

b)

it will float off

c)

it will taste better

d)

it will be too hot

10.

How do you know this is nonfiction?

a)

it is make believe

b)

it could really happen but it is made up

c)

it is about real facts

d)

it has characters