Machines Not People Quiz

• past, first person

• past, third person

• present, first person

• present, third person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

• suggesting that robot exploration is worth considering

• introducing the idea of global citizenship

• claiming that robots are better than humans

• explaining that he wants humans to explore the universe

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

• the author is aware of and considers opposition to his position

• the author thinks humans are too weak to travel in space

• the author thinks robots are not as versatile as humans

• the author is not a fan of human spaceflight

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

• Spanish explorers did not encounter any problems in the New World.

• There are other planets in the universe where we can plant seeds from Earth.

• We are unsure about if Mars ever supported life.

• The greatest chance of finding a habitable planet is in another solar system.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which of these statements best explains the author’s problem with manned space travel?

• Manned space travel is too expensive for now.

• We should learn more about Earth before we explore space.

• Humans are too fragile to travel through space.

• It is not important for humans to pursue space exploration.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?

• Humans do not belong in space.

• The Hubble telescope is more important than the Apollo missions.

• Until we find some other habitable planet, robots are best for space exploration.

• Robotic space travel can replace manned space travel.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which word fits the definition, "Describes an environment that is difficult to live in?"

• mere

• pioneers

• inhospitable

• crucial

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word fits the definition, "No better than expected?"

• inhospitable

• mere

• crucial

• accelerating

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word fits the definition, "The first people to explore a new area?"

• mere

• crucial

• inhospitable

• pioneers

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word fits the definition, "very important?"

• crucial

• meer

• pioneer

• accelerating

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4