The Ruum (Sci-fi Story)

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    What was Jim looking for?

    • Ukranium
    • Uranium
    • Unanium
    • Urenium
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A comprehension quiz designed specifically for 7th grade readers. This quiz focuses on a story about an indestructible nightmare machine that is accidently let loose on Earth by aliens during the prehistoric age.

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  • 2. 

    What attacks the ruum?

    • A mountain lion

    • A grizzly bear

    • A black bear

    • A polar bear

    Correct Answer
    A. A grizzly bear
    Explanation
    A grizzly bear attacks the ruum because they are known to be aggressive and territorial animals. Grizzly bears are native to North America and are powerful predators that can pose a threat to other animals, including the ruum. They have a strong bite force and sharp claws which they use for hunting and defending their territory. Grizzly bears are known to be opportunistic hunters and will attack and kill other animals if they perceive them as a threat or as a potential source of food. Therefore, it is likely that a grizzly bear would attack the ruum.

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  • 3. 

    In the begining of the story, we know that the commander is not human and there is one fact we know to infer this that is his eye shape. What eye shape is the commander's eyes?

    • Squared-shape

    • Triangular-shape

    • Rectangular-shape

    • Heart-shaped

    Correct Answer
    A. Triangular-shape
    Explanation
    The correct answer is triangular-shape. The question states that the commander is not human and one fact we know to infer this is his eye shape. Since the commander's eye shape is triangular, it suggests that he is not human.

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  • 4. 

    What did the ruum do when he got Jim?

    • Kill him

    • Paralyse him

    • Kiss him

    • Inspect him and then placed him back on the ground

    Correct Answer
    A. Inspect him and then placed him back on the ground
    Explanation
    When the ruum got Jim, it inspected him and then placed him back on the ground.

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  • 5. 

    Where did his plane take him?

    • The Colorado Rockies

    • The South American Rockies

    • The African Rockies

    • The Canadian Rockies

    Correct Answer
    A. The Canadian Rockies
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Canadian Rockies. The question is asking about the destination of his plane, and the answer states that it took him to The Canadian Rockies.

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  • 6. 

    How much does Jim weigh?

    • 149 lbs

    • 194 lbs

    • 148 lbs

    • 146 lbs

    Correct Answer
    A. 149 lbs
    Explanation
    The given answer states that Jim weighs 149 lbs. This means that his weight is 149 pounds.

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  • 7. 

    Why did Jim bring a gun with him?

    • To fight off the grizzly bears and kill rabbits to eat

    • To fight off the ruum

    • To kill bad men

    • To go hunting

    Correct Answer
    A. To fight off the grizzly bears and kill rabbits to eat
    Explanation
    Jim brought a gun with him to fight off the grizzly bears and kill rabbits to eat. This suggests that Jim is likely going on a wilderness adventure or camping trip where he may encounter dangerous animals like grizzly bears. Bringing a gun would provide him with a means of self-defense against potential attacks. Additionally, killing rabbits to eat implies that Jim is planning to rely on hunting for food during his trip.

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  • 8. 

    Why didn't the Ilkor return to pick up the ruum it had accidently left behind on Earth?

    • The commander forgot all about it and never came back to get it.

    • The ruum was too hard to find

    • The Ilkor got into a fight with a raider ship, whic left both ships, semimolten, radioactive, and full of dead crew.

    • The Illkor accidentally hit a star and exploded into a million pieces.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Ilkor got into a fight with a raider ship, whic left both ships, semimolten, radioactive, and full of dead crew.
    Explanation
    The Ilkor didn't return to pick up the ruum because they got into a fight with a raider ship, which left both ships in a damaged and dangerous state. The description of the ships being "semimolten, radioactive, and full of dead crew" suggests that the Ilkor ship was severely damaged and the crew members were killed. Therefore, they were unable to return to Earth to retrieve the ruum.

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  • 9. 

    What does Jim hallucinate during the night?

    • A ghost following him through the woods with a knife

    • His little girl following him screaming "daddy"

    • His best friend in the army chasing him calling out for help

    • His wife standing with outstretched arms.

    Correct Answer
    A. His wife standing with outstretched arms.
    Explanation
    Jim hallucinates his wife standing with outstretched arms during the night.

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  • 10. 

    How fast did the ruum approach Jim?

    • 20 mph

    • 10 mph

    • 5 mph

    • 15 mph

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 mph
    Explanation
    The ruum approached Jim at a speed of 5 mph.

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  • 11. 

    What did Jim do to stop the ruum from climbing and getting him.

    • Threw big rocks at the ruum, which broke it's claws and other parts

    • Dumped lots of water on the ruum to make it's parts not work

    • Shoot at the ruums' claws and rope to try to break it's parts so it would have to take a detour

    • Shoot arrows at the ruum to weaken it and make it take the detour.

    Correct Answer
    A. Shoot at the ruums' claws and rope to try to break it's parts so it would have to take a detour
    Explanation
    Jim stopped the ruum from climbing and getting him by shooting at its claws and rope to try to break its parts. This action would force the ruum to take a detour, preventing it from reaching Jim.

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  • 12. 

    What did he discover while making plans for lunch?

    • An outdoor butcher shop of cool animals like deer, sheep, and elk.

    • A great assorment of animal bodies neatly lined up in a triple row that line up as paralysed animals from recent times all the way to pre-historic times.

    • A great variety of animal bodies neatly lined up in a double row that line up from recent times to pre-historic times

    • A great assortment of paralysed or dead animals from recent times to pre-historic times neatly lined up in many rows.

    Correct Answer
    A. A great assorment of animal bodies neatly lined up in a triple row that line up as paralysed animals from recent times all the way to pre-historic times.
  • 13. 

    What were Walt and Jim going to use to get money from?

    • Uranium Jim found

    • The paralysed prehistoric animals Jim found

    • The grizzly bear meat

    • The fish Jim caught

    Correct Answer
    A. The paralysed prehistoric animals Jim found
    Explanation
    Walt and Jim were going to use the paralysed prehistoric animals that Jim found to get money.

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  • 14. 

    What did Jim do to try to slow the ruum's chase down?

    • Tried to cross a stream of water

    • Tried to climb a huge boulder

    • Tried to climb a huge tree

    • Tried to shoot more bullets at the ruum

    Correct Answer
    A. Tried to climb a huge boulder
    Explanation
    Jim tried to climb a huge boulder to slow down the ruum's chase.

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  • 15. 

    What was Jim's plan if he couldn't bomb the ruum?

    • Shoot himself with his riffle

    • Hang himself with a rope

    • Use some of the explosives and explode himself up

    • Keep running for dear life

    Correct Answer
    A. Shoot himself with his riffle
    Explanation
    Jim's plan, if he couldn't bomb the room, was to shoot himself with his rifle. This indicates that he had a backup plan to ensure that he wouldn't be captured or face the consequences of his failed bombing attempt.

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