Passage-Based Questions: A Massive Mission
How does the author develop the idea that transporting Endeavour was a major challenge?
Persistent, Massive Mission, Do Look Down
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author develop the idea that transporting Endeavour was a major challenge?
A. By describing the size of the shuttle and the difficulties of moving it through the streets
B. By explaining how engineers designed the shuttle for space travel
C. By comparing the Endeavour’s journey to previous NASA missions
D. By showing how the public reacted to seeing the shuttle
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Massive Mission: What is the purpose of including the detail about the Endeavour flying over landmarks like the Hollywood sign?
A. To show how the shuttle was tested before landing
B. To highlight the excitement and celebration surrounding its journey
C. To explain why the shuttle was retired from space travel
D. To prove that the shuttle could still function in flight
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Massive Mission: What is the effect of the phrase "once-in-forever moment in history" in paragraph 1?
A. It emphasizes the uniqueness and significance of Endeavour’s journey
B. It suggests that moving the Endeavour was not well-planned
C. It shows that many shuttles have taken similar journeys
D. It highlights the mistakes made during the transport
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Massive Mission: Which sentence best supports the idea that Endeavour’s move required significant planning?
A. "Strapped to the back of a specially adapted Boeing 747 airplane, it was flown across the country to Edwards Air Force Base in California."
B. "Huge steel plates were placed atop streets along the route."
C. "Several police officers were needed to redirect traffic as the shuttle passed."
D. "The crowds clapped and cheered as the shuttle moved into view."
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Do Look Down: What was the main reason for building the Grand Canyon Skywalk?
A. To provide scientists with a better way to study the canyon
B. To encourage more tourists to visit Grand Canyon West
C. To replace the old pathways along the Grand Canyon
D. To create a safe place for hikers to view the canyon
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Do Look Down: Which sentence best supports the idea that the skywalk was an ambitious project?
"Nature lovers from around the world come to see the Grand Canyon."
"It is a horseshoe-shaped glass walkway that protrudes 70 feet beyond the canyon wall."
The Grand Canyon Skywalk brings visitors to Grand Canyon West."
"The walkway’s walls and floor are made of a special thick glass, and its foundation is made of many tons of steel."
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Do Look Down: What can the reader conclude about the tribal elders based on paragraph 4?
They did not support the construction of the skywalk at first.
They were unsure if visitors would enjoy the new attraction.
They believed the skywalk would damage the environment.
They wanted to find a way to create more jobs for their people.
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