Grade 6 Reading STAAR 2021 "A Massive Mission" and "DO Look Down!" Paired Passage
Quiz by Katherine Hallbert
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- Q1
How is paragraph 3 of the selection “A Massive Mission” similar to paragraph 4 of theselection “DO Look Down!”?
Both paragraphs present information about how the projects were approved.
Both paragraphs reveal the overall costs associated with the projects.
Both paragraphs explain the hopes and expectations that people had for the projects.
Both paragraphs emphasize that planning ahead was an essential part of the projects.
30s110.22.b.5.e - Q2
How is the Grand Canyon Skywalk in the selection “DO Look Down!” unlike the space shuttleEndeavour in the selection “A Massive Mission”?
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is constructed with heavy materials
The Grand Canyon Skywalk has been built to withstand extreme conditions.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is now an attraction for the public to enjoy.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk has served as a model for other projects that followed.
30s110.22.b.5.e - Q3
What is a difference between the people who organized Endeavour’s move in the selection“A Massive Mission” and the builders of the Grand Canyon Skywalk in the selection “DO LookDown!”?
Only the organizers of Endeavour’s move required help from engineers.
Only the builders of the skywalk were hoping their project would create jobs.
Only the organizers of Endeavour’s move were satisfied with the results of their efforts.
Only the builders of the skywalk made decisions based on concerns about public safety.
30s110.22.b.5.e - Q4
Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of the selection “A Massive Mission.”
Every day people come to see the shuttle thatflew so many daring missions into space.
Which sentence from the selection “DO Look Down!” includes a similar idea?
The Hualapai have future plans to add businesses and a museum. (paragraph 6)
It is strong enough to hold the weight of 71 airplanes. (paragraph 5)
Though it would take a great amount of work, many tribe members liked this idea; theyfelt the skywalk would provide job opportunities. (paragraph 4)
Since then the $30 million attraction has welcomed millions of visitors. (paragraph 6)
30s110.22.b.5.e