Main Idea #1, #2, and #3

Main Idea #1, #2, and #3 - Quiz

1. Main Idea #1.1 What is the main or central idea of this passage?

A) Astronauts must undergo extreme and precise training to survive in space.
B) The application process for being chosen to go to Mars is slow and demanding.
C) Raising money to fund space exploration often involves the public's help.
D) Establishing a settlement on Mars is no longer science fiction.

2. Main Idea #1.2. What would make the best title for this story?

A) Making the Video and Paying the Fees
B) Establishing a Settlement on Mars
C) Being Part of the Team Going to the Red Planet
D) Raising the Money for Exploring Space

3. Main Idea #1.3. Which detail would fit best in the second paragraph of the text?

A) What kind of challenges the applicants will have to undergo
B) What the name of the group's reality television show will be
C) When the final four winners will be chosen and announced publicly
D) How the foundation will develop the technology to reach Mars

4. Main Idea #2.1. What is the main or central idea of this passage?

A) Taking high quality photographs is possible with just a few tips.
B) Patterns in beach sand are easy and fun to photograph.
C) The beach is the best place for taking any pictures of nature.
D) Photography is a hobby that is growing steadily in popularity.

5. Main Idea #2.2. What would make the best title for this passage?

A) Catching the Light at Sunrise and Sunset
B) Watching Crabs in their Natural Habitat
C) Going to a National Wildlife Refuge
D) Capturing Beach Life with a Camera

6. Main Idea #2.3. Which detail would fit best within the bulleted list?

A) How to become a professional nature photographer
B) How to best take a picture of an incoming wave
C) How long to stay on the beach to get the best light
D) How much to plan to spend on a camera

7. Main Idea #3.1. What is the main or central idea of this passage?

A) Motion sickness makes a good night's sleep on the shuttle very difficult.
B) Astronauts would oversleep if not for Mission Control's morning call.
C) Sleeping on the space shuttle requires a mix of adaptation and creativity.
D) Sleep needs shift dramatically while on the space shuttle.

8. Main Idea #3.2. What would make the best title for this passage?

A) A Mission Control Alarm Clock
B) Inside a Four Person Space Mission
C) Finding Sleep Miles above the Earth
D) Eating, Sleeping, and Living in Space

9. Main Idea #3.3. Why does a sleep mask help some of the astronauts rest better?

A) It blocks the sun's light coming through the windows.
B) It muffles the sounds of the other crew members.
C) It helps to convince the brain it is still night time.
D) It plays personalized music that is soothing to the astronauts.

10. Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. They often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

A) Floods damage houses and roads.
B) Floods cause mudslides.
C) It takes a long time to clean up after a flood.
D) Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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