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7th Unit 3 Test Study Guide

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What event prevented the family from returning to Earth?

a)

Family Death

b)

Return Ticket costs too much

c)

An Atomic war begins on earth

d)

Harry's rocket doesn't work

2.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What emotion best represents Harry Bittering when he first gets to Mars?

a)

Frightened

b)

Angry

c)

Curious

d)

Annoyed

3.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is the first clue to Harry that Mars is a changing world?

a)

3rd Horn out of the cow

b)

Roses turn green and grass purple

c)

Family speaks Martian without prior knowledge

d)

Eye color changes

4.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: True or False, The Bitterings still remembered their earthly lives even after turning completely into Martians?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What was Mr. Bittering's first impression when they landed on Mars?

a)

This is awesome!!!

b)

Take me back to earth!

c)

Ew what's this weird food?

d)

Earth people are ugly!

6.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is Harry's main emotion in the first half of the story?

a)

curious about the fate of the Martians

b)

Angry at his wife for wanting to stay on Mars

c)

Fear of being changed by the Martian environment

d)

Annoyed by the other Earth people on Mars

7.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: Which characteristic makes it clear that this is a fictional piece of literature?

a)

The colorful setting

b)

The description of family members

c)

The use of dialogue

d)

The setting is on Mars

8.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: How do the townspeople react to Mr. Bittering's worries?

a)

They are angry

b)

They are excited to change

c)

They are unconcerned

d)

They are worried too

9.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: Harry got little assistance from others in building a rocket because

a)

No one else cared about returning to Earth

b)

He was the only person who knew how to build one

c)

Everyone else thought a rocket would arrive soon

d)

He was really cranky and no one liked him

10.

Define science fictiton

a)

A genre based on future scientific, technological or environmental changes

b)

A genre that is focused on comedic, funny moments

c)

A genre based on romance, love and connections

d)

A genre that is about space

11.

Which of the following is an example of science fiction?

a)

Beauty and the Beast

b)

Starwars

c)

Cinderella

d)

The Call of the Wild

12.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What event prevents the family's return to Earth?

a)

the family is happy living on Mars

b)

The return ticket costs too much money

c)

Harry's rocket doesn't work

d)

An atomic war breaks out on Earth

13.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is the best way to describe the Bitterings at the end of the story?

a)

They are completely changed into Martians and have no memory of their past selves.

b)

They are resigned to living on Mars but are unhappy with their lives there.

c)

They are different physically but still think and act like Earth people

d)

They are eager to return to Earth now that the atomic war is over

14.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: At the end of the story, what is the attitude of the lieutenant who has recently arrived?

a)

he finds Mars unappealing

b)

He likes Martians and believes they are peaceful

c)

he suspects the Martians are involved in the disappearance of the settlers

d)

He feels enthusiastic about the new settlement being planned.

15.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: Years later, what did the rocket men believe happened to the men and women of the Earth settlement?

a)

They were poisoned.

b)

They died from a plague.

c)

They starved to death.

d)

None of these.

16.

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed: What is the setting of the story?

a)

Earth

b)

Mars

c)

Jupiter

d)

Venus

17.

What does the term "mood" mean when looking at literature?

a)

When someone is mad

b)

The mood of the author

c)

When a writer reveals the climax

d)

The feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for a reader

18.

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?

a)

He is excited to be on a new planet and can not wait to make a new life there

b)

He is angry at his wife for wanting to stay

c)

He is annoyed with the other Earth people

d)

He is scared and has a fear of being changed by the Martian environment

19.

Author's set MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ____________.

a)

Word choice

b)

Space

c)

Tone

d)

Graphics

20.

What is the genre of Dark They Were and Golden Eyed?

a)

Comedy

b)

Historical Fiction

c)

Science Fiction

d)

Non-Fiction

21.

At the end of 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed,' whom does the lieutenant from Earth encounter in the hills?

a)

He finds the original Earth colonists, who have fully transformed into Martians.

b)

He finds the original Martians, who have destroyed the Earth colonists.

c)

He finds refugees who fled to Mars from the Earth during the nuclear war.

d)

He finds an alien race that lives in the ruins of the original Martians' settlement.

22.

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?

a)

It is important to support technological advances in electronics.

b)

Recent geological surveys show that water exists on the moon.

c)

Helium-3 is an element needed for research in nuclear fusion.

d)

Mining in space could be a source for valuable materials.

23.

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.

a)

impossible

(paragraph 3)

b)

problematic

(paragraph 10)

c)

risky

(paragraph 11)

d)

difficult

(paragraph 12)

24.

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 __

a)

appropriate

b)

ridiculous

c)

smart

d)

risky

25.

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?

a)

Loaded Language

b)

Direct Address

c)

Counterargument

d)

Repetition

26.

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?

a)

Humor

b)

Evidence

c)

Rhetorical question

d)

Sweeping generalization

27.

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?

a)

By explaning the risks to human space travelers

b)

By sharing the details of a new space program

c)

By stating the need for international cooperation

d)

By quoting experts in the field of space exploration

28.

Space Argument Articles: Which two phrases describe ideas that are explored in both selections?

a)

Using science and technology in space exploration

b)

Limiting space exploration and reducing costs

c)

Redesigning the space program and accommodating tourists

d)

Understanding the benefits and objectives of space exploration

e)

Identifying the risks and rewards of space exploration

29.

Space Argument Articles: Which statement is a claim that both authors make to support their respective points of view?

a)

Space travel is one of the most innovative human ideas thus far.

b)

Space travel is as risky as climbing Mount Everst or flying a plane.

c)

A lot of money and time has already been spent on space exploration.

d)

Private companies can help support space exploration in the future.

30.

"Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" is an example of what kind of writing?

a)

persuasive

b)

narrative

c)

informative

d)

all of the above

31.

What is one question NASA is still trying to answer?

a)

What is our mandate?

b)

Is Jupiter a planet or not?

c)

Are we alone in the universe?

d)

Can we land a rover on Mars?

32.

What is a setback that impacted NASA's space exploration?

a)

Congressional funding

b)

the ineffectiveness of space exploration

c)

The Challenger and Columbia explosions

d)

all of the above

33.

Humans Need to Explore Outer Space: In what ways could interplanetary mining prove beneficial for us?

a)

nuclear fusion research

b)

rare-earth minerals

c)

electronics and the construction of solar panels

d)

all of the above

34.

What is one connection we make in the stories in this unit?

a)

we are not alone in the universe

b)

space exploration is a necessity

c)

Scientists are looking at Mars as a colonization spot

d)

"follow the water"

35.

What connection can we make between Humans Need to Explore Outer Space and Seven Minutes of Terror?

a)

They talk specifically about what the Curiosity rover is looking for

b)

They are more in-depth regarding signs of life on Mars

c)

The Curiosity rover was named for Ray Bradbury

d)

Future Mars missions will search for intelligent life

36.

Humans Need to Explore Outer Space: What theme did early missions to Mars follow?

a)

"Follow the money"

b)

"Follow the asteroid"

c)

"Follow the water"

d)

"Follow the rover"

37.

Humans Need to Explore Outer Space: According to the story, what is the main purpose of the Curiosity Rover?

a)

seeks signs of life

b)

seek signs of water

c)

seek places to colonize

d)

all of the above

38.

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?

a)

some New Space pioneers

b)

more NASA rovers

c)

a partnership between NASA and international space travel companies

d)

more funding for space exploration

39.

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?

a)

New discoveries keep emerging that raise more questions

b)

Scientists are also looking toward Mars as a potential new home for mankind

c)

It is imperative that we use all our available resources to continue research on Mars

d)

all of the above

40.

Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the main idea of this video? 

a)
The jet propulsion laboratory is a place where scientists can go to test daring approaches. 
b)
NASA is stepping up its efforts to explore Mars.
c)
The landing of the Mars Curiosity Rover took several years of careful planning and daring thinking to work.  
d)
The exploration of other planets is becoming more and more important to humanity's future.  
41.

Seven Minutes of Terror: How long does it take to get a message from Mars to Earth?

a)

14 hours

b)

14 minutes

c)

14 months

d)

14 seconds

42.

Seven Minutes of Terror: What does EDL stand for?

a)

Entry Descent Landing

b)

Enhanced Driver's License

c)

Edit Decision List

d)

Electronic Development Labs

43.

Seven Minutes of Terror: How many minutes does it take to get from the top of the atmospher to the surface of Mars?

a)

7 minutes

b)

7 days

c)

7 hours

d)

14 minutes

44.

Seven Minutes of Terror: How fast is the rover going before it lands?

a)

130 miles per hour

b)

13,000 miles per hour

c)

100 miles per hour

d)

30 miles per hour

45.

Seven Minutes of Terror: Who or what controls the rover?

a)

NASA

b)

An Astronaut

c)

a computer

d)

It controls itself

46.

Seven Minutes of Terror: How hot does the rover "vehicle" get when it's entering the atmosphere?

a)

20 degrees

b)

2000 degrees

c)

350 degrees

d)

1600 degrees

47.

Seven Minutes of Terror: The vehicle comes to a complete stop with just the parachute.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the difference between an informational text and an informational video?

a)

Text appeals to your senses, while video appeals only to your sight.

b)

Text appeals to your sight, while video appeals to most of your senses.

c)

Text appeals to your hearing, while video appeals to your sight.

d)

Text appeals to your sight, while video appeals to your hearing.

49.

Seven Minutes of Terror: How does the parachute system work with a space vehicle during its descent through the Martian atmosphere?

a)

The parachute slows the rover down with air resistance.

b)

The parachute pushes the vehicle upward.

c)

The parachute controls the landing and is even heavier than the space vehicle itself.

d)

The parachute isn't used in this phase because it's too heavy for the rover.

50.

Seven Minutes of Terror: What are the steps to the spacecraft landing?

a)

Spacecraft slams into Mars' atmosphere, parachute opens up, rocket motors turn on, sky crane maneuver prevents dust cloud from forming.

b)

Parachute opens up, spacecraft slams into Mars' atmosphere, rocket motors turn on, sky crane maneuver prevents dust cloud from forming.

c)

Rocket motors turn on, spacecraft slams into Mars' atmosphere, parachute opens up, sky crane prevents dust cloud from forming.

d)

Rocket motors turn on, parachute opens up, spacecraft slams into Mars' atmosphere, sky crane maneuver prevents dust cloud from forming.

51.

Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the goal of the scientists and engineers in the video?

a)

To create an animated video about Mars landing.

b)

To design a new spacecraft for Mars exploration.

c)

To land the rover on Mars.

d)

To study the atmosphere of Mars.

52.

Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the purpose of the animated images at the beginning of the video?

a)

To explain the steps of the spacecraft landing.

b)

To showcase the achievements of NASA.

c)

To entertain the viewers with visual effects.

d)

To demonstrate the capabilities of the space vehicle.

53.

Seven Minutes of Terror: What is the purpose of this video?

a)
to entertain
b)
to explain
c)
to persuade
d)
to question
54.

Enjoying the company of others; sociable.

a)

Subtly

b)

Convivial

c)

Forlorn

d)

Flimsy

55.

Appearing lonely or sad.

a)

Forlorn

b)

Recede

c)

Convivial

d)

Pendulum

56.

To become fainter or more distant.

a)

Subtly

b)

Forlorn

c)

Muse

d)

Recede

57.

A weight hung so that it can swing freely, sometimes used in timing the workings of certain clocks.

a)

Pendulum

b)

Subtly

c)

Muse

d)

Forlorn

58.

To say thoughtfully.

a)

Pendulum

b)

Muse

c)

Subtly

d)

Convivial

59.

Which of the following could be described as a pendulum?

a)

grandfather clock

b)

a racing motorcycle

60.

Which of the following can be described as "forlorn"?

a)

a bitter quarrel

b)

a lonely child

61.

An excample of convivial is

a)

a dog and a squirrel

b)

a friendly crowd

62.

which of the following can recede ?

a)

a plane flying away

b)

an arriving plane

63.

muse can be .................

a)

noisy band

b)

a person considering choices

64.

What does idle mean?

a)

music printed on unbound sheets of paper

b)

came to a stop

c)

pass time doing nothing

d)

belonging to the beginning of something

65.

Meaning of the word:Administration

a)

A person who starts and manages a business

b)

A well known important person

c)

A group of people who manage the organization

d)

Something that has a positive effect

66.

Meaning of the word:Prominent

a)
famous
b)
obscure
c)
insignificant
d)
important
67.

Meaning of the word:Beneficial

a)
Helpful
b)
Detrimental
c)
Harmful
d)
Advantageous
68.

Which word matches the definition: Fraught with uncertainty or doubt.

a)

dubious

b)

upheaval

c)

impalpable

d)

mutinous

69.

If a nearby volcano begins to ____________ people who live around the Bay of Naples are encouraged to evacuate.

a)

erupt

b)

disrupt

70.

Plagued in the sentence "Insects plagued the garden, eating away at the plants despite the gardener's efforts to control them." means...

a)

a disease

b)

to cause hardship

c)

destroy