What words, phrases, or clues in the first three paragraphs help readers determine the subject (or content) area of the text? Cite specific textual evidence to support your answer.
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Use context clues to determine the meaning of devised in paragraph 14. Write your definition of “devised” and identify the context clues you used in the text to determine its meaning. (Top of pg. 4)
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What is the impact of technical language on the tone of the text? Cite specific evidence from the text to support your answer.
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How effective is the use of technical language in the text? Cite specific textual evidence to support you answer.
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Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word formidable as it is used in paragraph 10 of the text. Write your definition of “formidable” and identify the context clues you used to figure out the meaning of the word. (pg. 3, para. 2)
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What is most likely the author’s purpose in the last sentence of the second paragraph?
A To foreshadow the disaster that’s about to happen
B To give important information about Joe Kerwin
C To blame the astronauts for not paying attention
D To explain why an explosion occurred
What mainly alerted crew to the fact that an oxygen tank had exploded?
Answer choices for the above question
A They heard a sharp bang and a vibration.
B There were water droplets on the walls, ceiling and floor.
C They saw the fuel leaking out of the spacecraft.
D The tank reached 200 psi.
What is the most likely meaning of psi as it is used in the following passage?
A It is most likely a measurement of time
B It is most likely a type of oxygen
C It is most likely a location in the spacecraft
D It is most likely a measurement of pressure
Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between the crew and Mission Control?
A Their relationship is cooperative; they work together to solve problems.
B Their relationship is aggressive they fight about how to solve problems.
C Their relationship is cheerful; they make jokes with each other.
D Their relationship is indifferent; they don't really talk to each other.
Which of these inferences about Mission Control is best supported by the text?
A They are lazy
B They are nervous
C They are resourceful
D They are dehydrated
Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the answer to Question 10?
A “They reacted spontaneously, like submarine crews, closing the hatches to limit the amount of flooding.”
B “Mission Control devised a way to attach the CM canisters to the LM system by using plastic bags, cardboard, and tape — all materials carried on board.”
C “They cut down to six ounces each per day, a fifth of normal intake, and used fruit juices; they ate hot dogs and other wet-pack foods when they ate at all.”
D “The Apollo 13 command module’s normal supply of electricity, light, and water was lost, and they were about 200,000 miles from Earth.”
