Excerpt From Astrophysicist And Space Advocate Neil DeGrasse Tyson By Marne Ventura Question Preview (ID: 41803)


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What is the meaning of astrophysicist?
a) uses science and math to study the universe.
b) uses reading and math to study the universe.
c) uses social studies and math to study the universe.
d) uses logic and math to study the universe.

According to the passage, which sentence best describes Neil?
a) He is serious about reaching his goals.
b) He is tired from working different jobs.
c) He is proud of his success in school.
d) He is happy to help his family earn money.

Which sentence best supports the main idea of the passage?
a) Not long after this, Neil and his family took a trip to Pennsylvania. (paragraph 3)
b) Neil lived with his parents, his older brother, and his younger sister in a tall building called the Skyview Apartments. 4
c) In fact, his third-grade teacher wrote a note on his report card. (paragraph 5)
d) He often took his telescope to the roof of his apartment to study the night sky. (paragraph 10)

The information in the section LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE adds to the information in the rest of the passage by showing how Neil
a) finally became a successful student
b) made new discoveries with his telescope
c) made choices that helped him become an astrophysicist
d) earned money to pay for his education as an astrophysicist

What do paragraphs 6 through 8 show about Neil's parents?
a) They work hard to give Neil everything he wants.
b) They are supportive of Neil's interests.
c) They set good examples for Neil to follow.
d) They want Neil to become a scientist.

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) continued his interest in learning about the universe
d) tried to share his interest in stars with his parents

In paragraph 3, when the author says that Neil felt like the universe was calling him, she is referring to how
a) he heard the booming voice inside the Hayden Planetarium on his first visit
b) he was delighted by seeing the stars inside the Hayden Planetarium
c) his experiences looking at the stars made him want to learn more about astronomy
d) he wanted to spend more time in the countryside because he could see more of the sky

Neil felt like the universe was calling him, is an example of
a) hyperbole
b) metaphor
c) personification
d) alliteration

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) He saved his money until he had enough to pay for halfof the telescope he wanted
c) But a more powerful telescope cost two hundred dollars
d) He earned more money to buy a camera

Which subtitle tells about Neil's life as a child?
a) DISCOVERING THE NIGHT SKY
b) GROWING UP IN THE BRONX
c) GETTING A BETTER LOOK
d) LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE

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