1.) Which sentences from the passage best support the conclusion that the main character shows the ability to maintain “steadiness under emergency conditions”? A. “He waited, holding his breath, expecting to hear Captain Strong correct his course.” AND "He drifted slower, and realizing that he was close to the hull of the ship, he stretched his legs, striving to make contact.
B. “He counted to ten slowly, and when no correction came over the headphones, he opened the valve wide and blindly shot through space" AND "Strong watched this approach closely silently admiring the effortless way the cadet handled himself in weightless space".
C. “The tiny figure on the scanner was hurtling straight for the side of the Polaris!” AND “As command cadet of the Polaris, Tim climbed up to the control deck, and strapping himself into the command pilot's seat, prepared to get underway."
D. “ ‘That was really fast maneuvering out there.’ ” AND “While Captain Strong and the members of the Arcturus unit strapped themselves into acceleration cushions, Tim conducted a routine check of the many gauges on the great control panel before him."

2.) Based on the root "Chrono", what does a "chronometer" measure? *
1 point
a. time
b. speed
c. location
d. distance

3.) Read the sentences from the passage. “Finally, shaking free of his well-meaning but violent unit mates, he grinned and gasped, ‘Well, from that reception, I guess I did it.’ ” ‘Thanks, Tony.’ Tim grinned, running his hand through his brown curly hair. ‘But I have to admit I was a little scared.’ ” Which inference about Tim do the sentences best support?

a. Tim maintains high standards.
b. Tim is modest about personal success.
c. Tim has doubts about being a space cadet.
d. Tim feels uncomfortable around the other cadets.

4.) Read the sentence from the passage. “Astro, the power-deck cadet who could ‘take apart a rocket engine and put it back together again with his thumbs,’ thundered below to the atomic rockets he loved more than anything else in the universe.” What does the phrase “take apart a rocket engine and put it back together again with his thumbs” reveal about Astro?

A. patience under pressure
B. passion for space travel
C. mechanical ability
D. unusual creativity

Which phrase best describes how the author develops the points of view of Tim and Roger?

A. by contrasting the qualities of skillfulness and sloppiness
B. by contrasting the qualities of calmness and playfulness
C. by contrasting the qualities of acceptance and refusal
D. by contrasting the qualities of frailty and strength

5.) How does the author highlight the difference in points of view between Captain Strong and the cadets in the Polaris unit?

A. by revealing which team Captain Strong wants to win
B. by emphasizing Captain Strong’s desire for a fair outcome
C. by showing how Captain Strong conceals personal opinions
D. by suggesting Captain Strong’s commitment to the space program

6.) Part One: How does the plot structure create a certain mood in the passage? *

A. The use of an exaggerated conflict creates a humorous mood.
B. The use of an ex-tended rising action creates a suspenseful mood.
C. The use of an unrealistic resolution creates a sentimental mood.
D. The use of an unclear climax creates a mysterious mood

6.) Part Two Which sentences from the passage support the answer in Part One? Chose TWO answers. Just write the letters.

7.) Part One Which theme of the passage is developed mainly through the members of the Arcturus unit?

a. Success is directly related to effort.
b. A team is only as strong as its weakest player.
c. One learns more from losing than from winning.
d. Good sportsmanship means showing grace in defeat.

7.) Part Two Which sentence from the passage supports the answer in Part One? Choose ONE answer.

a. "This is the last test, Manning," replied one of the remaining three cadets, the insigne of the Arcturus unit on the sleeve..."
b. " The three members of the Arcturus unit had completed their runs and had returned to the ship in excellent time."
c. "...he was determined to be fair, even to the extent of declaring the Arcturus unit the winner, should the decision be very close."
d. "Congratulations, Wright," said Tony Richards of the Arcturus crew, offering his hand."

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