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Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore you to Death!

Quiz by Yvonne Fanshaw

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  • Q1
    According to the article, what makes the trip to Mars expecially challenging for astronauts?
    The Trip takes more than eight months.
    Deep space is too cold to be comfortable
    getting supplies to the astronauts is not easy
    Powering the spacecraft requires advanced technology
    30s
  • Q2
    What happens to the human brain when a person is bored for long periods of time?
    it becomes unconscious
    it gains intelligence
    It daydreams or becomes depressed
    it sleeps
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the best definition of CHRONIC?
    originating in the brain
    causing physical pain
    existing since birth
    continuing for a long time
    30s
  • Q4
    If an injury is EXCRUCRUTIATINGLY painful, it must be...
    involves pain that is intense
    pain comes and goes
    can soon walk without pain
    can play sports despite the pain
    30s
  • Q5
    Bob became bored by the monotony of his job, making buttons at the button factory. - What is the most likely meaning of monotony?
    low pay
    difficult challenges
    lack of variety
    unexpected tasks
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following does the author use to support her ideas?
    facts, opinion, and arguments
    facts, statistics, and quotations from experts
    statistics, quotations, and personal opinion
    biased arguments, personal opinions
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the best reason for classifying the article as informative writing?
    It provides facts and details about a topic
    It examines the benefits and disadvantages of a topic.
    It addresses an important event in history.
    It is written by a journalist.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the meaning of the Latin prefix sub-?
    over
    under
    beside
    behind
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following sentences contains an action verb?
    In search of an answer, scientists conduct experiments.
    Their work, although important, seems difficult to me.
    Boredom during space travel is a serious problem.
    People on long trips in space often feel bored.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?
    Astronauts practice key tasks over and over.
    Scientists study the abilities of the human brains.
    Rockets reach Mars only after months of travel.
    Travel to Mars has been a dream for many people.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following contains one action verb and one linking verb?
    Bev runs faster that anyone else on the team, and she has won several awards.
    I feel quite sure that I am right about that.
    Lauren worried about the test, but she received a good grade.
    Jon has moved all the bricks, but he looks very tired now.
    30s

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