STARGIRL AMPLIFI - COMPREHENSION

What did Jen calculate about the roller coaster ride?

• The ride lasted 3 minutes.

• The g-force was 3.5 g’s.

• The ride was too fast.

• The roller coaster broke down.

How did Mrs. Jones feel about Jen going to astronomy camp?

• She was excited and ready to go

• She was nervous and worried

• She didn't care at all

• She didn't know about the camp

What did Jen learn about Halley’s Comet?

• It can be seen every 100 years.

• It is the biggest comet in space.

• It’s a planet, not a comet.

• It will return in 2061.

Why was Mrs. Jones worried about Jen at the camp?

• Jen might not like the camp.

• Jen didn’t have enough clothes for the camp.

• Jen was too young and had never been away from home.

• Jen wouldn’t have enough food at the camp

What did Billy think about Jen’s interest in astronomy?

• He was annoyed because she always made everything a science lesson.

• He was impressed.

• He thought it was fun.

• He wanted to join her.

What did Jen promise her mom before leaving for camp?

• She would write every day.

• She would call her that night.

• She would stay at the camp for only one week.

• She would not talk about science.

How did Mr. and Mrs. Jones feel when Jen called from camp?

• They were relieved to hear Jen was happy and safe.

• They were angry with her.

• They were still worried.

• They were upset because she was homesick.

What did Jen say about the sun's movement?

• The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

• The sun doesn't change position.

• The sun doesn't rise and set; Earth rotates.

• The sun moves in the sky every hour.

Who is Jen’s hero?

• Dr. Phillips

• Billy.

• Mrs. Jones.

• Dr. Mae Jemison.

How did Jen feel about astronomy camp?

• She was bored and wanted to leave.

• She was excited and happy.

• She didn’t like the camp and wanted to go home.

• She was scared and homesick.