In "To Fly," how does the author respond to Kelvin's assertion (confident statement) about flight?

He points out that birds are heavier than air, yet they fly.

If a vacationer has foresight, which of the following is most likely true?

She packs clothing for all potential changes in weather.

What key point is Tyson supporting in "To Fly" with his allusions to eagles, Superman, angels, Cupid, and Peter Pan?

Humans idolize creatures that fly.

What does forethought mean?

a thought that takes place ahead of time

Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of naivete'?

Lucy does not understand why they are laughing at the crude joke.

According to Tyson, why can people fly faster than the speed of sound but not faster than the speed of light?

The law of physics prevent breaking the light barrier.

In "To Fly," why does the author present information about the speed of sound?

to prove that anything not prohibited by the laws of physics is possible

How did the Wright Brothers' flight differ from earlier flights?

The flight did not land downhill.

According to Tyson, what made the German V-2 missile a significant invention? Choose two answers.

It used gravity to power its flight, It could be launched far from its target

Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

Mr. Jones is my Italian teacher.

According to "To Fly," what would be the main effect of building a space station?

It would ensure that no country could make plans for war without being seen

According to Lord Kelvin, why would human flight be impossible?

Things heavier than air cannot fly.

What does prescient mean?

Having knowledge of things before they happen.

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1
In "To Fly," how does the author respond to Kelvin's assertion (confident statement) about flight?
He suggests that technological ingenuity can solve all problems.
He reveals plans for a self-propelled airplane.
He remind the reader that Kelvin is not an inventor.
He points out that birds are heavier than air, yet they fly.
2
Which two choices have proper adjectives? Choose two.
French class
old lady
hungry puppy
Brazilian coffee
3
If a vacationer has foresight, which of the following is most likely true?
She stays close to her guide in museums and cathedrals.
She chooses the passport photo that makes her look happiest.
She packs clothing for all potential changes in weather.
She is willing to try many varieties of new food.
4
What key point is Tyson supporting in "To Fly" with his allusions to eagles, Superman, angels, Cupid, and Peter Pan?
Humans idolize creatures that fly.
Wings are just not for birds.
Flying can give people superpowers.
Some wings work better than others.
5
What does forethought mean?
a thought that takes place ahead of time
a thought dedicated toward a goal
thinking that uses the creative part of your brain.
thinking that concerns the front of something
6
Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of naivete'?
Joe always passes the ball to the more talented players on the team.
Lucy does not understand why they are laughing at the crude joke.
Harry is conducting his own orchestral composition at the concert in July.
Lena wants to take a cooking class if one is available after school.
7
According to Tyson, why can people fly faster than the speed of sound but not faster than the speed of light?
The sound barrier is far easier to test with modern technology.
The speed of light is simply too fast.
The speed of sound is difficult enough to beat.
The law of physics prevent breaking the light barrier.
8
You do not capitalize the first word of a quotation.
True
False
9
In "To Fly," why does the author present information about the speed of sound?
to indicate how rapidly humans have overcome the laws of physics
to reveal the difference between physics and other sciences
to prove that anything not prohibited by the laws of physics is possible
to show that the laws of physics were made to be broken
10
How did the Wright Brothers' flight differ from earlier flights?
The flight did not land downhill.
The flights carried more people.
The flight did not need an engine.
The flight was entirely man-made.
11
According to Tyson, what made the German V-2 missile a significant invention? Choose two answers.
It was like a sentinel in space
It could hold more than one person
It used gravity to power its flight
It could be launched far from its target
12
What is the meaning of the prefix fore- in the word forewarned?
four
before
again
caution
13
According to Tyson, what is the greatest achievement in flight so far?
Apollo 11 lunar landing
Wright Brothers' airplane
The launch of Voyager 2
Breaking the sound barrier
14
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
mr. Jones is my Italian teacher.
Mr. Jones is my italian teacher.
mr. jones is my italian teacher.
Mr. Jones is my Italian teacher.
15
According to "To Fly," what would be the main effect of building a space station?
It would put space in control of Western powers.
It would watch for new Iron Curtains.
It would persuade people of Earth to work for peace.
It would ensure that no country could make plans for war without being seen
16
According to Lord Kelvin, why would human flight be impossible?
Things heavier than air cannot fly.
Humans would not be able to breathe at those altitudes
Powerful air currents would cause any flying vehicle to crash
It is impossible to design artificial wings
17
What does prescient mean?
make possible
Being the first of something that is later recognized as important
knowledge or insight gained by looking toward the future
Having knowledge of things before they happen.

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