Making Tracks on Mars Test B

Essays, articles, biographies, and journals are all examples of

• memoirs.

• nonfiction.

• web logs.

• persuasive writing.

When an author presents details in time order, this type of organization is called

• cause and effect.

• problem and solution.

• chronological.

• comparison and contrast.

Which statement is true of an author's tone?

• It is the writer's presentation of information.

• It is related to the theme in a work of nonfiction.

• It has to do with word choice, sound devices, and pace.

• It is the writer's attitude toward his or her audience and subject.

A writer's distinctive way of "speaking" in his or her writing is called

• tone.

• personality.

• pace.

• voice.

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive essay?

• a newspaper editorial

• a media account

• a description of a new technology

• a discussion of a reality television show

Nonfiction that presents facts, discusses ideas, or explains a process is called

• narrative writing.

• reflective writing.

• expository writing.

• factual writing.

What information does the subhead of each entry in "Making Tracks on Mars" provide?

• It refers readers to additional information about the mission.

• It introduces new information about the mission.

• It clarifies difficult or unusual vocabulary.

• It identifies the focus of each entry.

In "Making Tracks on Mars," what is the main mission of the exploration rovers?

• to search for evidence of water in Mars's ancient past

• to search for evidence of prehistoric animals on Mars

• to confirm possible similarities between Mars and Earth

• to find out if Mars is capable of supporting human life

According to "Making Tracks on Mars," what country launched Beagle 2?

• Russia

• China

• Great Britain

• Australia

According to "Making Tracks on Mars," how long do signals take to get to Earth from the spacecraft carrying Spirit?

• ten minutes

• ten seconds

• two hours

• almost one day