Neil DeGrasse Tyson Test
Quiz
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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
+19
Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In paragraph 3, when the author says that "Neil felt like the universe was calling him," she is referring to how...
he heard the booming voice inside the Hayden Planetarium on his first visit
his experiences looking at the stars made him want to learn more about astronomy
he was delighted by seeing the stars inside the Hayden Planetarium
he wanted to spend more time in the countryside because he could see more of the sky
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of question was : In paragraph 3, when the author says that "Neil felt like the universe was calling him," she is referring to how...
cause and effect
character
figurative language
main idea
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Paragraph 6 of the passage supports paragraph 3 by showing that Neil
saw the same things at home that he saw at the planetarium
wanted to return to Pennsylvania to use his new binoculars
continued his interest in learning about the universe
tried to share his interest in stars with his parents
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of question was: Paragraph 6 of the passage supports paragraph 3 by showing that Neil ...
how parts of texts build on other parts
problem and solution
cause and effect
how illustrations add to understanding of the text
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do paragraphs 6 through 8 show about Neil's parents?
They work hard to give Neil everything he wants.
They are supportive of Neil's interests.
They set good examples for Neil to follow.
They want Neil to become a scientist.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The information in the section "LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE" adds to the information in the rest of the passage by showing how Neil
finally became a successful student
made new discoveries with his telescope
made choices that helped him become an astrophysicist
earned money to pay for his education as an astrophysicist
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best supports the main idea of the passage?
"Not long after this, Neil and his family took a trip to Pennsylvania." (paragraph 3)
"Neil lived with his parents, his older brother, and his younger sister in a tall building called the Skyview Apartments." (paragraph 4)
"In fact, his third-grade teacher wrote a note on his report card." (paragraph 5)
"He often took his telescope to the roof of his apartment to study the night sky." (paragraph 10)
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, which sentence best describes Neil?
He is serious about reaching his goals.
He is tired from working different jobs.
He is proud of his success in school.
He is happy to help his family earn money.
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
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