Walking Big Bailey
Which two lines in each stanza rhyme?
a. the first and second lines
b. the first and third lines
c. the second and third lines
d. the second and fourth lines
d. the second and fourth lines
What do the words burning, freezing, and extreme in paragraph 3 show about the author's perspective about the Moon's environment?
a. The Moon's environment interests people who want challenges.
b. The Moon's environment could be changed so humans can live there.
c. The Moon's environment is dangerous because it is always dark.
d. The Moon's environment is unable to support human life.
d. The Moon's environment is unable to support human life.
Part A - What claim does the author make in the passage?
a. It has been too long since people have landed on the moon.
b. It is not possible for humans to one day live on the moon.
c. The Moon's surface is an interesting place for humans to explore.
d. New technology makes it possible for humans to on the Moon.
b. It is not possible for humans to one day live on the moon.
Why does the author most likely use the word 'round' instead of 'around' in the last line of stanza 4?
a. to explain the theme of the poem
b. to keep the rhythm the same as in the other stanzas
c. to show that the speaker is joking
d. to suggest that the word has a different meaning
b. to keep the rhythm the same as in the other stanzas
What can readers infer from paragraph 3 about radiation from the sun?
a. The Moon is the only place where the sun's radiation makes people sick.
b. The Earth's atmosphere protects people from the sun's radiation.
c. The sun's radiation can be both helpful and harmful to people.
d. The sun's radiation also makes people sick on Earth.
b. The Earth's atmosphere protects people from the sun's radiation.
Part B - Which sentence is a reason that best supports the answer to Part A?
a. "Humans have a strong curiosity to learn more about the world." (p.1)
b. "But it's been 50 years since humans have walked on the Moon." (p.1)
c. "Humans cannot live on the Moon because it does not have an atmosphere with oxygen, the way Earth does." (p. 3)
d. "Regolith is the name for a powdery dust that covers the surface of the Moon." (p.5)
c. "Humans cannot live on the Moon because it does not have an atmosphere with oxygen, the way Earth does." (p. 3)
Part A. Read Stanza 5.
"I must confess I like the speed.
It's fun to travel, zip, and zoom.
But sometimes when I'm out with Bailey,
I wonder, who is walking whom?"
How does this stanza add to the meaning of the poem?
a. It shows the speaker is worried about how fast Bailey runs.
b. It shows the speaker feels Bailey is sometimes in charge.
c. It shows the speaker wishes Bailey would go faster.
It shows the speaker does not like walking Bailey.
b. It shows the speaker feels bailey is sometimes in charge.
Which two phrases from paragraph 4 best show the author's perspective about water on the moon?
a. "easily accessible"
b. "below the Moon's surface"
c. "not that much"
d. "easy-to-reach"
e. "problem for anyone"
c. "not that much"
e. "problem for anyone"
Which sentence provides evidence to support the idea that the Moon does not have enough water to support human life?
a. "This interest has let us go where no one has gone before, such as the Moon." (p.1)
b. "However, it is impossible for humans to live on the moon." (p.2)
c. "Scientists say the Sahara Desert has 100 times more water than the Moon does." (p.4)
d. "And it would be frightening to always worry about limited water and dangerous dust." (p.6)
c. "Scientists say the Sahara Desert has 100 times more water than the Moon does." (p.4)
Part B.
Which line from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?
a. "When through the door I come at three." (stanza 2)
b. "We're on the street. No time to waste." (stanza 3)
c. "He travels at the speed of sound." (stanza 4)
d. "And I, attached to him by leash," (stanza 4)
d. "And I, attached to him by leash," (stanza 4)
In paragraph 5, what is the author's perspective on regolith?
a. The author wants astronauts to study regolith for more information.
b. The author thinks regolith would be challenging to control.
c. The author likes regolith because it is electrically charges.
d. The author wants to walk on the Moon to know what regolith is like.
b. The author thinks regolith would be challenging to control.
Which sentence is a reason that best supports the author's claim?
a. "Humans have a strong curiosity to learn more about the world." (p.1)
b. "But it's been 50 years since humans have walked on the Moon." (p.1)
c. "Some people think that living on the Moon would be exciting, and that the effort and research needed to get us there would be worth it." (p.2)
d. "Even if water were easily available, the Moon's regolith makes living there dangerous." (p.5)
d. "Even if water were easily available, the Moon's regolith makes living there dangerous." (p.5)
Explain what is "Author's perspective".
An authors thoughts, feelings, and opinion about a topic.
What does the word practical mean in paragraph 6?
a. peaceful
b. perfect
c. painful
d. possible
d. possible
Which statement best describes the author's perspective in paragraph 6 about space exploration?
a. Exploring other parts of the solar system would be difficult and dangerous.
b. Living on a new world will be important for human survival.
c. Scientists should explore other parts of the solar system.
d. Improvements in technology will make living on other planets possible.
c. Scientists should explore other parts of the solar system.