Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Critical Reading
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What
is the main point in “Single Room, Earth View”? a. | Space
exploration advances human progress. | b. | Space travel provides a unique perspective of
Earth. | c. | Astronauts are highly trained scientific
observers. | d. | Pollution is endangering the Earth. | | |
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2.
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The
author can easily lose track of her location because the a. | space shuttle is
flying at high altitudes. | b. | landforms are indistinct from space. | c. | brightness of
the sun blocks her view. | d. | space shuttle is moving at a fast
speed. | | |
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3.
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The
author titled her essay “Single Room, Earth View” in order to emphasize a. | her personal
observations of the Earth from a small spacecraft. | b. | her discomfort
of being in orbit for a long period of time. | c. | her fear of
being confined to a small room. | d. | her isolation and distance from
Earth. | | |
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4.
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Which
of the following sentences provides the most vivid observation of the author’s view of land
masses from space? a. | “We could see smoke rising from fires that dotted the
entire east coast of Africa. . . .” | b. | “Some cities look out of focus, and their colors muted,
when viewed through a pollutant haze.” | c. | “Spectacular as the view is from 200 miles up, the Earth is not the awe-inspiring
’blue marble’ made famous by the photos from the moon.” | d. | “The
islands really do look as if that part of the world has been carpeted with a big page torn out of
Rand-McNally. . . .” | | |
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5.
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One
of the main points in the essay is that a. | the view from the space shuttle is very different from the view
from the moon. | b. | space travel creates new feelings, impressions, and
insights. | c. | science has made great advances over the past fifty
years. | d. | some experiences, such as a sunrise in space, cannot be
described. | | |
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6.
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Which
fact best supports the author’s description of “civilization’s more unfortunate
effects on the environment”? a. | Astronauts can trace thousand-mile-long condensation trails
from airplanes flying across the Pacific Ocean. | b. | She could see
lights twinkling along the entire eastern coast of the United States. | c. | A huge dust
storm obscured the view of northern Africa. | d. | Oil slicks on
the Persian Gulf can be viewed from space. | | |
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7.
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The
detail, “Part of every orbit takes us to the dark side of the planet” helps create a strong
feeling of a. | anticipation and
mystery. | c. | hope and
optimism. | b. | fear and desperation. | d. | regret and disappointment. | | | | |
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Which
of the following details helps support the awe the author feels about the Earth? a. | “I found
Salina, Kansas . . .” | b. | “Scientists’ understanding of the energy balance in
the oceans has increased significantly . . .” | c. | “It has
carried even more sophisticated sensors in the payload bay.” | d. | “The drama
set against the black backdrop of space and the magic of the materializing colors can’t be
captured . . .” | | |
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9.
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What
evidence supports the author’s point that “the view from overhead makes [plate tectonic]
theory come alive”? a. | “Several astronauts have marveled that the [Hawaiian]
islands look just as they do on a map.” | b. | “The Great
Wall of China is not the only man-made object visible from space.” | c. | “India
really is crashing into Asia, and Saudi Arabia and Egypt really are pulling apart, making the Red Sea
wider.” | d. | “Most of the Earth’s surface is covered with water,
and at first glance it all looks the same: blue.” | | |
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10.
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The
author’s discussion of photographs and observations of ocean dynamics best supports which of the
following ideas? a. | Future space
missions should focus on the ocean currents. | b. | Scientific study
on Earth must substantiate what astronauts observe. | c. | Space
exploration has resulted in some unexpected scientific advances. | d. | Understanding is
enhanced by distance from the subject. | | |
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The
description of “ominous hurricane clouds expanding and rising like biscuits in the oven of the
Caribbean” a. | helps readers
create a mental image of what the author sees from space. | b. | creates a
suspenseful mood. | c. | supports the author’s point that describing space travel
is difficult. | d. | contrasts with her description of a dust storm over
Africa. | | |
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12.
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If
you were reading “Single Room, Earth View” for a second time, you might scan it
to a. | fully understand
the main points. | b. | find a description of lightning
displays. | c. | compare and contrast the types of evidence Ride
uses. | d. | fully comprehend a key passage. | | |
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In
“Single Room, Earth View,” the author reveals herself to be a. | skeptical and
judgmental. | c. | modest and
appreciative. | b. | intelligent but naive. | d. | arrogant and self-centered. | | | | |
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Which
of the following summarizes the author’s point of view? a. | Certain
questions about the universe are best left unanswered. | b. | Women can make a
valuable contribution to the space program. | c. | Space
exploration can benefit the understanding and preservation of Earth. | d. | The
accomplishments of civilization are far more important than those of
nature. | | |
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Vocabulary and Grammar
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____
easy to identify Lake Michigan from space because of ____ distinctive shape. a. | It’s . . .
it’s | c. | Its . . .
its | b. | It’s . . .
its | d. | Its . . .
it’s | | | | |
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A
____ pilot should be accompanied in the cockpit by a more experienced pilot. a. | novice | c. | surreal | b. | diffused | d. | ominous | | | | |
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When
the author says some scenes had a surreal quality she means the scenes were ____. a. | strange | c. | detailed | b. | subtle | d. | muted | | | | |
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18.
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Which
sentence contains the correct usage of the contraction it’s? a. | The space
shuttle completes it’s orbit of Earth in 90 minutes. | b. | It’s
difficult to imagine orbiting the Earth that quickly. | c. | The moon casts
it’s light in surreal patterns. | d. | All of the above | | |
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19.
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When
____ clear and dark at night, ____ possible to see thousands of stars. a. | its . . .
it’s | c. | it’s . . .
it’s | b. | it’s . . . its | d. | its . . . its | | | | |
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20.
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It is
possible to make out the patterns in the oceans because of the ____ differences in water
color. a. | articulate | c. | muted | b. | ominous | d. | subtle | | | | |
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