Worksheets7th Unit 3 Test Study Guide
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What event prevented the family from returning to Earth?
Family Death
Return Ticket costs too much
An Atomic war begins on earth
Harry's rocket doesn't work
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What emotion best represents Harry Bittering when he first gets to Mars?
Frightened
Angry
Curious
Annoyed
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is the first clue to Harry that Mars is a changing world?
3rd Horn out of the cow
Roses turn green and grass purple
Family speaks Martian without prior knowledge
Eye color changes
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: True or False, The Bitterings still remembered their earthly lives even after turning completely into Martians?
True
False
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What was Mr. Bittering's first impression when they landed on Mars?
This is awesome!!!
Take me back to earth!
Ew what's this weird food?
Earth people are ugly!
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is Harry's main emotion in the first half of the story?
curious about the fate of the Martians
Angry at his wife for wanting to stay on Mars
Fear of being changed by the Martian environment
Annoyed by the other Earth people on Mars
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: Which characteristic makes it clear that this is a fictional piece of literature?
The colorful setting
The description of family members
The use of dialogue
The setting is on Mars
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: How do the townspeople react to Mr. Bittering's worries?
They are angry
They are excited to change
They are unconcerned
They are worried too
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: Harry got little assistance from others in building a rocket because
No one else cared about returning to Earth
He was the only person who knew how to build one
Everyone else thought a rocket would arrive soon
He was really cranky and no one liked him
Define science fictiton
A genre based on future scientific, technological or environmental changes
A genre that is focused on comedic, funny moments
A genre based on romance, love and connections
A genre that is about space
Which of the following is an example of science fiction?
Beauty and the Beast
Starwars
Cinderella
The Call of the Wild
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What event prevents the family's return to Earth?
the family is happy living on Mars
The return ticket costs too much money
Harry's rocket doesn't work
An atomic war breaks out on Earth
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is the best way to describe the Bitterings at the end of the story?
They are completely changed into Martians and have no memory of their past selves.
They are resigned to living on Mars but are unhappy with their lives there.
They are different physically but still think and act like Earth people
They are eager to return to Earth now that the atomic war is over
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: At the end of the story, what is the attitude of the lieutenant who has recently arrived?
he finds Mars unappealing
He likes Martians and believes they are peaceful
he suspects the Martians are involved in the disappearance of the settlers
He feels enthusiastic about the new settlement being planned.
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: Years later, what did the rocket men believe happened to the men and women of the Earth settlement?
They were poisoned.
They died from a plague.
They starved to death.
None of these.
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is the setting of the story?
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
What does the term "mood" mean when looking at literature?
When someone is mad
The mood of the author
When a writer reveals the climax
The feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for a reader
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is the MAIN mood in the first half of the story when looking at Harry and his actions?
He is excited to be on a new planet and can not wait to make a new life there
He is angry at his wife for wanting to stay
He is annoyed with the other Earth people
He is scared and has a fear of being changed by the Martian environment
Author's set MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ____________.
Word choice
Space
Tone
Graphics
What is the genre of Dark They Were and Golden Eyed?
Comedy
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
At the end of 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed,' whom does the lieutenant from Earth encounter in the hills?
He finds the original Earth colonists, who have fully transformed into Martians.
He finds the original Martians, who have destroyed the Earth colonists.
He finds refugees who fled to Mars from the Earth during the nuclear war.
He finds an alien race that lives in the ruins of the original Martians' settlement.
What reason does the author of "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" give in paragraph 6 to support her claim that space exploration should continue?
It is important to support technological advances in electronics.
Recent geological surveys show that water exists on the moon.
Helium-3 is an element needed for research in nuclear fusion.
Mining in space could be a source for valuable materials.
Space Argument Articles: Which of the following words with similar meanings from "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" has the most negative connotation?
Connotation is the feeling or idea that a word creates in the reader.
impossible
(paragraph 3)
problematic
(paragraph 10)
risky
(paragraph 11)
difficult
(paragraph 12)
Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars."
Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV?
The tone of this rhetorical question suggests that trusting a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV would be __
appropriate
ridiculous
smart
risky
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars."
The risks of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution.
Which rhetorical device does the author use in this sentence?
Loaded Language
Direct Address
Counterargument
Repetition
Space Argument Articles: In paragraph 11 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars," which rhetorical device does the author use to sum up her argument?
Humor
Evidence
Rhetorical question
Sweeping generalization
Space Argument Articles: How does the author of "Let Robots Take to the Stars" support the idea that space travel is more suited to robots?
By explaning the risks to human space travelers
By sharing the details of a new space program
By stating the need for international cooperation
By quoting experts in the field of space exploration
Space Argument Articles: Which two phrases describe ideas that are explored in both selections?
Using science and technology in space exploration
Limiting space exploration and reducing costs
Redesigning the space program and accommodating tourists
Understanding the benefits and objectives of space exploration
Identifying the risks and rewards of space exploration
Space Argument Articles: Which statement is a claim that both authors make to support their respective points of view?
Space travel is one of the most innovative human ideas thus far.
Space travel is as risky as climbing Mount Everst or flying a plane.
A lot of money and time has already been spent on space exploration.
Private companies can help support space exploration in the future.
"Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" is an example of what kind of writing?
persuasive
narrative
informative
all of the above
What is one question NASA is still trying to answer?
What is our mandate?
Is Jupiter a planet or not?
Are we alone in the universe?
Can we land a rover on Mars?
What is a setback that impacted NASA's space exploration?
Congressional funding
the ineffectiveness of space exploration
The Challenger and Columbia explosions
all of the above
Humans Need to Explore Outer Space: In what ways could interplanetary mining prove beneficial for us?
nuclear fusion research
rare-earth minerals
electronics and the construction of solar panels
all of the above
What is one connection we make in the stories in this unit?
we are not alone in the universe
space exploration is a necessity
Scientists are looking at Mars as a colonization spot
"follow the water"
What connection can we make between Humans Need to Explore Outer Space and Seven Minutes of Terror?
They talk specifically about what the Curiosity rover is looking for
They are more in-depth regarding signs of life on Mars
The Curiosity rover was named for Ray Bradbury
Future Mars missions will search for intelligent life
Humans Need to Explore Outer Space: What theme did early missions to Mars follow?
"Follow the money"
"Follow the asteroid"
"Follow the water"
"Follow the rover"
Humans Need to Explore Outer Space: According to the story, what is the main purpose of the Curiosity Rover?
seeks signs of life
seek signs of water
seek places to colonize
all of the above
Let Robots Take to the Stars: According to the story, what will it take for us to see a human colony on the moon or Mars in our lifetime?
some New Space pioneers
more NASA rovers
a partnership between NASA and international space travel companies
more funding for space exploration
Humans Need to Explore Outer Space: In paragraph 7, what is the reason the author uses to support her claim that we must continue to explore space?
New discoveries keep emerging that raise more questions
Scientists are also looking toward Mars as a potential new home for mankind
It is imperative that we use all our available resources to continue research on Mars
all of the above
Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the main idea of this video?
Seven Minutes of Terror: How long does it take to get a message from Mars to Earth?
14 hours
14 minutes
14 months
14 seconds
Seven Minutes of Terror: What does EDL stand for?
Entry Descent Landing
Enhanced Driver's License
Edit Decision List
Electronic Development Labs
Seven Minutes of Terror: How many minutes does it take to get from the top of the atmospher to the surface of Mars?
7 minutes
7 days
7 hours
14 minutes
Seven Minutes of Terror: How fast is the rover going before it lands?
130 miles per hour
13,000 miles per hour
100 miles per hour
30 miles per hour
Seven Minutes of Terror: Who or what controls the rover?
NASA
An Astronaut
a computer
It controls itself
Seven Minutes of Terror: How hot does the rover "vehicle" get when it's entering the atmosphere?
20 degrees
2000 degrees
350 degrees
1600 degrees
Seven Minutes of Terror: The vehicle comes to a complete stop with just the parachute.
True
False
Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the difference between an informational text and an informational video?
Text appeals to your senses, while video appeals only to your sight.
Text appeals to your sight, while video appeals to most of your senses.
Text appeals to your hearing, while video appeals to your sight.
Text appeals to your sight, while video appeals to your hearing.
Seven Minutes of Terror: How does the parachute system work with a space vehicle during its descent through the Martian atmosphere?
The parachute slows the rover down with air resistance.
The parachute pushes the vehicle upward.
The parachute controls the landing and is even heavier than the space vehicle itself.
The parachute isn't used in this phase because it's too heavy for the rover.
Seven Minutes of Terror: What are the steps to the spacecraft landing?
Spacecraft slams into Mars' atmosphere, parachute opens up, rocket motors turn on, sky crane maneuver prevents dust cloud from forming.
Parachute opens up, spacecraft slams into Mars' atmosphere, rocket motors turn on, sky crane maneuver prevents dust cloud from forming.
Rocket motors turn on, spacecraft slams into Mars' atmosphere, parachute opens up, sky crane prevents dust cloud from forming.
Rocket motors turn on, parachute opens up, spacecraft slams into Mars' atmosphere, sky crane maneuver prevents dust cloud from forming.
Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the goal of the scientists and engineers in the video?
To create an animated video about Mars landing.
To design a new spacecraft for Mars exploration.
To land the rover on Mars.
To study the atmosphere of Mars.
Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the purpose of the animated images at the beginning of the video?
To explain the steps of the spacecraft landing.
To showcase the achievements of NASA.
To entertain the viewers with visual effects.
To demonstrate the capabilities of the space vehicle.
Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the purpose of this video?
Enjoying the company of others; sociable.
Subtly
Convivial
Forlorn
Flimsy
Appearing lonely or sad.
Forlorn
Recede
Convivial
Pendulum
To become fainter or more distant.
Subtly
Forlorn
Muse
Recede
A weight hung so that it can swing freely, sometimes used in timing the workings of certain clocks.
Pendulum
Subtly
Muse
Forlorn
To say thoughtfully.
Pendulum
Muse
Subtly
Convivial
Which of the following could be described as a pendulum?
grandfather clock
a racing motorcycle
Which of the following can be described as "forlorn"?
a bitter quarrel
a lonely child
An excample of convivial is
a dog and a squirrel
a friendly crowd
which of the following can recede ?
a plane flying away
an arriving plane
muse can be .................
noisy band
a person considering choices
What does idle mean?
music printed on unbound sheets of paper
came to a stop
pass time doing nothing
belonging to the beginning of something
Meaning of the word:Administration
A person who starts and manages a business
A well known important person
A group of people who manage the organization
Something that has a positive effect
Meaning of the word:Prominent
Meaning of the word:Beneficial
Which word matches the definition: Fraught with uncertainty or doubt.
dubious
upheaval
impalpable
mutinous
If a nearby volcano begins to ____________ people who live around the Bay of Naples are encouraged to evacuate.
erupt
disrupt
Plagued in the sentence "Insects plagued the garden, eating away at the plants despite the gardener's efforts to control them." means...
a disease
to cause hardship
destroy
