30 Questions
What was the main concern of the narrator about Captain Joshua Alden?
The delay in returning from the latest whaling voyage
Why did the narrator climb up to the widow's walk with a spyglass?
To better see their father's ship returning
What concerns did Daniel bring up at supper that prompted the narrator to stay awake at night?
A warning about an upcoming storm
Why did the narrator's mother reassure her on the widow's walk?
To inform her about the crew's competence
What was the purpose of the widow's walk mentioned in the story?
To watch for returning whaling ships
Why did the narrator still feel worried despite her mother's reassurance?
Because of concern for their father's safety
What is a spyglass used for?
Seeing things from far away
Why did the person in the text eliminate each ship they spotted?
Due to their size or the arrangement of their sails and masts
What woke up the family and half the neighborhood in the text?
A loud shout
What are masts on a ship used for?
Holding up the sails
Why did the person feel leaving the porch was out of the question?
They were scanning the waters for Father's ship
What made the ship that caught the person's eye different from others?
Its broken main mast with only lower sails flying
What was the purpose of Mariner 4's mission to Mars?
To take close-up photographs of Mars
Why were early astronomers interested in studying Mars?
To search for life on Mars
What was the significance of Viking 1 and Viking 2 missions to Mars?
They landed on the surface of Mars
How did NASA overcome the challenge of exploring Mars with humans?
By using spacecraft operated remotely from Earth
What was the purpose of the rover Sojourner on Mars?
To explore different areas of Mars remotely
How did modern spacecraft differ from early telescopic observations of Mars?
Modern spacecraft landed on Mars, while early telescopes only observed from a distance
Why do astronauts have to plan their meals weeks or months in advance?
Because food is only delivered by supply spacecraft every few months.
Why do astronauts need foods that won't take up much space?
To avoid spoiling food in the limited refrigerator space.
What preservation method is commonly used for the foods astronauts eat in space?
Dehydration
Why are bulky food items not practical for astronauts on the ISS?
They take up too much storage space.
What is special about the packaging of the foods astronauts eat in space?
The packaging is vacuum-sealed to prevent spoilage.
What role does the refrigerator on board the ISS primarily serve?
Conducting experiments.
What was the significance of the discovery made by the rovers Spirit and Opportunity on Mars in 2004?
They found that there had once been water on Mars
What is the main objective of the NASA rover Curiosity's mission on Mars?
To look for signs of past life on Mars
What technology is NASA developing to prepare for a future manned mission to Mars?
Training astronauts at the International Space Station
What is the purpose of the most recent Mars rover, Perseverance, sent by NASA in 2020?
To study Mars' climate and features
What makes microbial life different from other forms of life?
It can live in extremely harsh environments
What is one possible outcome if humans successfully reach and establish a presence on Mars?
'Humans can exist there, too' will be disproven
Test your reading comprehension skills by answering questions based on the story 'Eyes on the Sea' by Thomas R. Levine. The text is about a captain of a whaling ship who has not returned from his voyage, set in Nantucket in 1819.
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