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- 1. Multiple Choice
What do you think the author's purpose was for choosing to write about Ellen Ochoa?
Explain how NASA works.
Describe how to be an astronaut.
Share the inspiring story of the first woman of Hispanic decent to become an astronaut.
Persuade other Hispanic girls to become astronauts.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How do you know that this is a biography?
It is being told in third person.
It tells a story about someone's life.
It tells about someone's accomplishments.
All of the above.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Based on the author's descriptions of Ochoa's career, the reader can infer that Ochoa --
always wanted to become an astronaut.
liked to travel
worked hard to be successful
was afraid to try new approaches
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which theme is best supported by details in this selection?
Parents know what is best for their children.
Hard work is not needed to be successful in life.
Being an astronaut is hard work.
Working towards your goals can help you be successful.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Ellen's mother told her to "reach for the stars" because she wanted Ellen to
explore space
become a pilot
follow her dreams
learn more about science
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut most like?
a tall tale
a mystery
a fairy tale
a biography
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which happened after Ellen flew on the space shuttle Discovery?
Ellen delivered supplies to other astronauts.
Ellen joined a space research center.
Ellen got a job as an engineer.
Ellen learned to fly a plane.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Readers can tell that Ellen is
shy
gentle
lonely
determined
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why does the author tell that Ellen failed to get into the space program in 1985?
to show that Ellen did not give up
to make readers feel happy for Ellen
to show that Ellen had not worked hard
to make readers upset about how Ellen was treated
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why did the author write "Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut"?
to teach how to become an astronaut
to tell about one very special astronaut
to tell a funny story about an astronaut
to explain why astronauts are important
- 11. Multiple Choice
Under which headed should readers look to find out about Ellen's flight on the space shuttle Discovery?
The Early Years
A Trip into Space
Astronaut Training
Inventor and Musician
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the text, What is Ellen Ochoa's mission?To bring supplies to the crew on the ISS.To earn her degreeTo fly the space shuttleTo walk on the moon
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is another job Ellen Ochoa had?
Teacher
Director of the Johnson Space Center
Police Woman
Chef
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was Ochoa know for!
She was a dog catcher.
She was an astronaut.
She went to another universe.
She went to school at Milam Elementary.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Was Ellen Ochoa the first Hispanic woman to go into space?
Yes
No
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