Reading Comprehension: Eyes on the Sea
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What was the main concern of the narrator about Captain Joshua Alden?

  • The delay in returning from the latest whaling voyage (correct)
  • His father's safety during whaling voyages
  • The profitability of the whaling industry in Nantucket
  • The use of whale oil and whalebone in various products

    • Why did the narrator climb up to the widow's walk with a spyglass?

  • To identify different types of whaling ships
  • To better see their father's ship returning (correct)
  • To search for whales near the docks
  • To spot another storm approaching

    • What concerns did Daniel bring up at supper that prompted the narrator to stay awake at night?

  • A report on the increasing whale population
  • An invitation to join a different whaling crew
  • A warning about an upcoming storm (correct)
  • A rumor about pirate attacks in the area

    • Why did the narrator's mother reassure her on the widow's walk?

    <p>To inform her about the crew's competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the widow's walk mentioned in the story?

    <p>To watch for returning whaling ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator still feel worried despite her mother's reassurance?

    <p>Because of concern for their father's safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a spyglass used for?

    <p>Seeing things from far away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the person in the text eliminate each ship they spotted?

    <p>Due to their size or the arrangement of their sails and masts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What woke up the family and half the neighborhood in the text?

    <p>A loud shout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are masts on a ship used for?

    <p>Holding up the sails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the person feel leaving the porch was out of the question?

    <p>They were scanning the waters for Father's ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made the ship that caught the person's eye different from others?

    <p>Its broken main mast with only lower sails flying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Mariner 4's mission to Mars?

    <p>To take close-up photographs of Mars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were early astronomers interested in studying Mars?

    <p>To search for life on Mars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Viking 1 and Viking 2 missions to Mars?

    <p>They landed on the surface of Mars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did NASA overcome the challenge of exploring Mars with humans?

    <p>By using spacecraft operated remotely from Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the rover Sojourner on Mars?

    <p>To explore different areas of Mars remotely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did modern spacecraft differ from early telescopic observations of Mars?

    <p>Modern spacecraft landed on Mars, while early telescopes only observed from a distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do astronauts have to plan their meals weeks or months in advance?

    <p>Because food is only delivered by supply spacecraft every few months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do astronauts need foods that won't take up much space?

    <p>To avoid spoiling food in the limited refrigerator space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What preservation method is commonly used for the foods astronauts eat in space?

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

    Why are bulky food items not practical for astronauts on the ISS?

    <p>They take up too much storage space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is special about the packaging of the foods astronauts eat in space?

    <p>The packaging is vacuum-sealed to prevent spoilage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the refrigerator on board the ISS primarily serve?

    <p>Conducting experiments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the discovery made by the rovers Spirit and Opportunity on Mars in 2004?

    <p>They found that there had once been water on Mars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the NASA rover Curiosity's mission on Mars?

    <p>To look for signs of past life on Mars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is NASA developing to prepare for a future manned mission to Mars?

    <p>Training astronauts at the International Space Station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the most recent Mars rover, Perseverance, sent by NASA in 2020?

    <p>To study Mars' climate and features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes microbial life different from other forms of life?

    <p>It can live in extremely harsh environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one possible outcome if humans successfully reach and establish a presence on Mars?

    <p>'Humans can exist there, too' will be disproven</p> Signup and view all the answers

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