This quiz assesses comprehension of 'The Kid Who Named Pluto,' focusing on the author's purpose, character motivations, and factual content. It evaluates understanding of expository nonfiction and mythology in astronomy, enhancing literary and scientific literacy.
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Foresight
Beacon
Clamor
Testimony
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It is written in the first-person point of view.
It tells about people, places, and events that are real.
It is set in the future and has technology of the future.
It has details about important events in the author's life.
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Beacon
Premonition
Clamor
Bliss
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Publicize
Regulate
Marvel
Counteract
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Counteracted
Persisted
Petitioned
Entralled
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She wanted to become a famous astronomer.
Her great-uncle had named the moons of Mars.
She thought the planet should be named by a girl.
Her family hoped they would be greatly honored.
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Meticulously
Coincidentally
Gingerly
Precisely
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Contortions
Distractions
Disturbances
Objections
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Perfectionists
Contortions
Disturbances
Petitions
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To tell why planets have Greek names
To tell how a planet was discovered
To explain how a planet was named
To explain where a planet is located
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Entralled
Indebted
Compensated
Persisted
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To make sure you have everything you need.
To leave everything in your desk.
To talk to your friends.
To copy your homework.
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She knew that planets were traditionally named from mythology.
She needed to learn how the other eight planets had been named.
She wanted to prove that a child in England could name a planet.
She wanted to read about the astronomer Percival Lowell.
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To talk to your friends.
To ask "what are we doing today?"
To copy your homework.
To sit and do nothing.
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Conference with the librarian.
Receive written permission from Mr. Richardson.
Know what your ZPD or reading level is.
Know how many points you need to make your goal.
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First name
Last name
Full name
Middle name
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An unknown object was traveling across the solar system.
The object could only be one thing, Planet X!
Percival or Lowell just didn't seem to fit.
At first they favored Cronus.
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He arranges details about naming Pluto from greatest to least importance.
He states an opinion about naming Pluto and supports it with details.
He compares the naming of Pluto to the naming of another planet.
He tells events related to naming Pluto in the order they occurred.
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Zymal referred to just one of the planet's characteristics.
Zymal was not the last word in many current dictionaries.
The observatory members wanted a name with Lowell's initials.
Scientists did not know this was the last planet in the solar system.
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The informatioin used to predict the planet's existence was incorrect.
Clyde Tombaugh was really looking for a star and not a planet.
The planet was discovered by using a Blink-Comparator.
The planet is less that half the size of our moon.
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