We learned about the force of gravity in class.

the force that attracts objects to the center of the Earth

What did Ellen say about weightlessness?

It is the fun part of the mission.

When Ellen was one year old, her mother

She started taking one college class each semester.

On missions lasting longer than 10 days, astronauts are allowed to

have video conferences from space with their families.

Which of these is NOT important when becoming an astronaut?

keeping informed on politics & world events

Ellen's father didn't speak Spanish to her at home because he

felt there was prejudice against speaking a native language

What is true about the food that Ellen and the astronauts ate in space?

It's mostly freeze-dried and they add hot water to it.

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Reading Street 5.5.3

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A #vocab and #comprehension quiz over 5th Grade Reading Street Unit 5 Week 3

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1
He has had many accomplishments over the years.
complaints
things done with skill
difficulties
discoveries
2
It was her role to be the villain in the movie.
desire
challenge
advice
part in a play or movie
3
We learned about the force of gravity in class.
the force that attracts objects to the center of the Earth
current ideas
the action of different types of energy
scientific methods
4
How did Ellen and her fellow astronauts sleep on her last mission?
strapped into the launch chairs
on metal bunks attached to the cabin walls
in sleeping bags with hooks
in compartments that looked like closets
5
What did Ellen say about weightlessness?
It is the fun part of the mission.
It feels very unnatural.
It makes her feel sick.
It reminds her of her days as a gymnast.
6
The scientists watched the monitors.
television sets
performances
advertisements
forecasts
7
When Ellen was one year old, her mother
She began taking in foster children.
She graduated from law school.
She opened a Mexican restaurant.
She started taking one college class each semester.
8
What did Ellen want to be when she was in 5th grade?
the President
an Olympic champion
a librarian
the ambassador to Spain
9
On missions lasting longer than 10 days, astronauts are allowed to
try a different job on the shuttle.
take a "vacation day" to do nothing but rest.
bring special items from home, like pillows & blankets.
have video conferences from space with their families.
10
On all three of her space missions, Ellen has
worked the robot arm.
served as shuttle pilot.
taken a spacewalk.
done experiments with plants.
11
Which of these is NOT important when becoming an astronaut?
learning to work closely with other people
keeping informed on politics & world events
being both a leader and a team player
having a college degree in math or a technical science
12
Ellen said it is hard to
find time to exercise.
be anything and a mother.
maintain a healthy diet.
kick back and relax.
13
Ellen's father didn't speak Spanish to her at home because he
was worried it would confuse her to know 2 languages.
wanted her to learn formal Spanish in school.
he had forgotten much of it.
felt there was prejudice against speaking a native language
14
What is true about the food that Ellen and the astronauts ate in space?
It includes a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.
It comes as a paste and is squeezed from a tube.
It's in the form of a daily pill and is taken with juice.
It's mostly freeze-dried and they add hot water to it.
15
She wanted to know the specific time to be at the bus stop.
activities
conditions
impressions
exact
16
His focus was on the baby giraffe.
request
amusement
main point of interest
guiding statement

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