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Excerpt From Astrophysicist And Space Advocate Neil DeGrasse Tyson By Marne Ventura
Test Description: Reading
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) In paragraph 3, when the author says that Neil felt like the universe was calling him, she is referring to how
A
his experiences looking at the stars made him want to learn more about astronomy
B
he heard the booming voice inside the Hayden Planetarium on his first visit
C
he was delighted by seeing the stars inside the Hayden Planetarium
D
he wanted to spend more time in the countryside because he could see more of the sky
2) Paragraph 6 of the passage supports paragraph 3 by showing that Neil
A
saw the same things at home that he saw at the planetarium
B
wanted to return to Pennsylvania to use his new binoculars
C
tried to share his interest in stars with his parents
D
continued his interest in learning about the universe
3) What do paragraphs 6 through 8 show about Neil's parents?
A
They work hard to give Neil everything he wants.
B
They want Neil to become a scientist.
C
They set good examples for Neil to follow.
D
They are supportive of Neil's interests.
4) The information in the section LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE adds to the information in the rest of the passage by showing how Neil
A
made choices that helped him become an astrophysicist
B
finally became a successful student
C
made new discoveries with his telescope
D
earned money to pay for his education as an astrophysicist
5) Which sentence best supports the main idea of the passage?
A
He often took his telescope to the roof of his apartment to study the night sky. (paragraph 10)
B
Not long after this, Neil and his family took a trip to Pennsylvania. (paragraph 3)
C
Neil lived with his parents, his older brother, and his younger sister in a tall building called the Skyview Apartments. 4
D
In fact, his third-grade teacher wrote a note on his report card. (paragraph 5)
6) According to the passage, which sentence best describes Neil?
A
He is proud of his success in school.
B
He is happy to help his family earn money.
C
He is serious about reaching his goals.
D
He is tired from working different jobs.
7) What is the meaning of astrophysicist?
A
uses reading and math to study the universe.
B
uses science and math to study the universe.
C
uses logic and math to study the universe.
D
uses social studies and math to study the universe.
8) Neil felt like the universe was calling him, is an example of
A
hyperbole
B
alliteration
C
metaphor
D
personification
9) Which sentence does NOT show Neil was serious about reaching his goal?
A
... Neil started a business walking dogs for people who lived in his building.
B
But a more powerful telescope cost two hundred dollars
C
He saved his money until he had enough to pay for halfof the telescope he wanted
D
He earned more money to buy a camera
10) Which subtitle tells about Neil's life as a child?
A
DISCOVERING THE NIGHT SKY
B
GETTING A BETTER LOOK
C
GROWING UP IN THE BRONX
D
LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE
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