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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 wanted to spend more time in the countryside because he could see more of the sky
D
he was delighted by seeing the stars inside the Hayden Planetarium
2) Paragraph 6 of the passage supports paragraph 3 by showing that Neil
A
wanted to return to Pennsylvania to use his new binoculars
B
continued his interest in learning about the universe
C
saw the same things at home that he saw at the planetarium
D
tried to share his interest in stars with his parents
3) What do paragraphs 6 through 8 show about Neil's parents?
A
They set good examples for Neil to follow.
B
They are supportive of Neil's interests.
C
They want Neil to become a scientist.
D
They work hard to give Neil everything he wants.
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
earned money to pay for his education as an astrophysicist
D
made new discoveries with his telescope
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
In fact, his third-grade teacher wrote a note on his report card. (paragraph 5)
D
Neil lived with his parents, his older brother, and his younger sister in a tall building called the Skyview Apartments. 4
6) According to the passage, which sentence best describes Neil?
A
He is tired from working different jobs.
B
He is happy to help his family earn money.
C
He is serious about reaching his goals.
D
He is proud of his success in school.
7) What is the meaning of astrophysicist?
A
uses social studies and math to study the universe.
B
uses reading and math to study the universe.
C
uses science and math to study the universe.
D
uses logic and math to study the universe.
8) Neil felt like the universe was calling him, is an example of
A
metaphor
B
hyperbole
C
alliteration
D
personification
9) Which sentence does NOT show Neil was serious about reaching his goal?
A
He earned more money to buy a camera
B
He saved his money until he had enough to pay for halfof the telescope he wanted
C
... Neil started a business walking dogs for people who lived in his building.
D
But a more powerful telescope cost two hundred dollars
10) Which subtitle tells about Neil's life as a child?
A
LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE
B
GROWING UP IN THE BRONX
C
DISCOVERING THE NIGHT SKY
D
GETTING A BETTER LOOK
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