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Machines Not People Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)

past, first person

b)

past, third person

c)

present, first person

d)

present, third person

2.
a)

suggesting that robot exploration is worth considering

b)

introducing the idea of global citizenship

c)

claiming that robots are better than humans

d)

explaining that he wants humans to explore the universe

3.
a)

the author is aware of and considers opposition to his position

b)

the author thinks humans are too weak to travel in space

c)

the author thinks robots are not as versatile as humans

d)

the author is not a fan of human spaceflight

4.
a)

Spanish explorers did not encounter any problems in the New World.

b)

There are other planets in the universe where we can plant seeds from Earth.

c)

We are unsure about if Mars ever supported life.

d)

The greatest chance of finding a habitable planet is in another solar system.

5.

Which of these statements best explains the author’s problem with manned space travel?

a)

Manned space travel is too expensive for now.

b)

We should learn more about Earth before we explore space.

c)

Humans are too fragile to travel through space.

d)

It is not important for humans to pursue space exploration.

6.

With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?

a)

Humans do not belong in space.

b)

The Hubble telescope is more important than the Apollo missions.

c)

Until we find some other habitable planet, robots are best for space exploration.

d)

Robotic space travel can replace manned space travel.

7.

Which word fits the definition, "Describes an environment that is difficult to live in?"

a)

mere

b)

pioneers

c)

inhospitable

d)

crucial

8.

Which word fits the definition, "No better than expected?"

a)

inhospitable

b)

mere

c)

crucial

d)

accelerating

9.

Which word fits the definition, "The first people to explore a new area?"

a)

mere

b)

crucial

c)

inhospitable

d)

pioneers

10.

Which word fits the definition, "very important?"

a)

crucial

b)

meer

c)

pioneer

d)

accelerating

11.

Which word fits the definition, "to gain speed or move quickly?"

a)

pioneers

b)

mere

c)

accelerating

d)

crucial

12.

Choose two statements that most likely follow the author's beliefs.

a)

Manned space travel is too expensive until we find a place to go.

b)

There is no price too high for space exploration and scientific discovery.

c)

Humans gain new insights from manned missions to Mars.

d)

Robots need less than humans for long space missions.