Are You Destined for Zero Gravity?
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What did the author want to be when they were in grade school?

  • A teacher
  • A scientist
  • An astronaut (correct)
  • A doctor
  • Why does NASA call its plane 'The Weightless Wonder'?

  • To distract attention from the nickname 'the Vomit Comet' (correct)
  • To give it a more accurate name
  • To make it sound more exciting
  • To sound more professional
  • What did the author really want from the astronaut gig?

  • The floating (correct)
  • The travel
  • The fame
  • The training
  • What is the sensation experienced by the passengers at the top of each parabolic arc?

    <p>Weightlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What program did the Carnegie Mellon students submit proposals for?

    <p>NASA's college student program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the feeling of the passengers when the plane dives?

    <p>Runaway roller coaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's main argument against the article 'Dogs Make the Best Pets'?

    <p>The article fails to acknowledge the benefits of owning cockroaches as pets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about the number of dogs owned by typical dog owners?

    <p>Dog owners tend to have fewer dogs compared to other animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the author, what key factors are ignored in the article 'Dogs Make the Best Pets'?

    <p>The expense and labor of dog ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's estimate of how many cockroaches they have?

    <p>Four hundred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author mention the expense of purebred dogs in their response to the article?

    <p>To contrast with the low cost of owning cockroaches as pets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's opinion about the number of dogs owned by typical dog owners?

    <p>Typical dog owners have only one or two dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author argue that cockroaches are better pets than dogs?

    <p>Cockroaches require less financial investment than dogs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons the author prefers cockroaches over dogs?

    <p>Cockroaches require less attention and care than dogs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's stance on the suitability of cockroaches as pets?

    <p>Cockroaches may not be right for everyone, but they are the best pets for the author.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is an advantage of adopting a dog from a shelter?

    <p>Dogs from shelters are more loyal and affectionate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about the financial cost of owning a dog?

    <p>The financial cost of owning a dog is significant and includes expenses beyond adoption fees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the training requirements for dogs compared to cockroaches?

    <p>Cockroaches require less training than dogs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the feeding habits of cockroaches?

    <p>Cockroaches eat a wide variety of food including cardboard boxes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about the behavior of cockroaches when strangers are present?

    <p>Cockroaches hide in dark corners and avoid strangers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the author's overall opinion of dogs as pets?

    <p>The author appreciates dogs but prefers other animals as pets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as an advantage of owning a dog?

    <p>Dogs provide emotional support and companionship to their owners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's main purpose in mentioning the number of cockroaches they own?

    <p>To suggest that the number of pets owned by an individual does not necessarily indicate the suitability of the pet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author assert that people would have more dogs if they were truly the 'best pets'?

    <p>To challenge the notion that dogs are unequivocally superior pets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's attitude towards the expense of owning purebred dogs?

    <p>The author considers the expense of purebred dogs to be a significant drawback of owning them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the behavior of cockroaches when the lights are turned on?

    <p>They hide and become difficult to count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key factor does the author claim was ignored in the article 'Dogs Make the Best Pets'?

    <p>The labor and expense involved in owning dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about owning a pot-bellied pig as a pet?

    <p>It is more expensive than owning a dog or cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's main argument against the article 'Dogs Make the Best Pets'?

    <p>Cockroaches require less labor than dogs to take care of.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about the financial cost of owning a dog?

    <p>The financial cost of owning a purebred dog is higher than adopting a dog from a shelter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the author's overall opinion of dogs as pets?

    <p>The author considers dogs to be suitable pets for certain people but not for everyone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the feeding habits of cockroaches?

    <p>Cockroaches prefer to eat garbage and cardboard boxes over regular pet food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons the author prefers cockroaches over dogs?

    <p>Cockroaches are easier to take care of compared to dogs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author argue that cockroaches are better pets than dogs?

    <p>Cockroaches are less expensive to own and require minimal labor to take care of.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the training requirements for dogs compared to cockroaches?

    <p>Dogs require extensive training while cockroaches do not need any training at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about the behavior of cockroaches when strangers are present?

    <p>Cockroaches prefer to hide in dark corners when strangers come into the room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is an advantage of adopting a dog from a shelter?

    <p>Dogs from shelters are free and do not involve any expenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the number of dogs owned by typical dog owners?

    <p>The passage does not provide information about the number of dogs owned by typical dog owners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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