The Great Silence Make Up Test

What is the narrator's perspective on humans?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Ambivalent

Mark the topic of paragraphs 17-20.

• Introduction

• Main Argument

• Conclusion

• Supporting Evidence

How does the author use this topic to show a connection between parrots, humans, and extraterrestrials?

• By highlighting their communication abilities

• By comparing their intelligence levels

• By discussing their habitats

• By exploring their evolutionary history

Mark two different meanings of "aspiration" given in the excerpt from paragraph 27 below:

"It’s no coincidence that “aspiration” means both hope and the act of breathing."

In what way are these two meanings related?

• They are synonyms

• They are antonyms

• They are homophones

• They are homonyms

What is the message about life or human nature? How might it relate to the story's theme?

• It highlights the importance of perseverance.

• It emphasizes the value of friendship.

• It shows the consequences of greed.

• It illustrates the power of love.

Write 2 examples of insights or advice offered in paragraphs 43-47.

The story's title, "The Great Silence," refers to which two ideas?

• Signs of intelligent life should fill the galaxy.

• Humans have shown that they are not good listeners.

• Parrots have an urgent and important message.

• Extinctions eliminate voices humans could communicate with.

• There are many kinds of intelligence across the universe.

What inference can you make about the narrator?

• The narrator wants parrots to be as intelligent as humans.

• The narrator wants to save humans from extinction.

• The narrator believes humans are not capable of listening.

• The narrator believes parrots are the most advanced species.

Which detail supports the answer in Part A?

• "It makes sense to remain quiet and avoid attracting attention." (paragraph 7)

• "Humans like to think they're unique." (paragraph 13)

• "We use the breath in our lungs to give our thoughts a physical form." (paragraph 28)

• "But before we go, we are sending a message to humanity." (paragraph 45)