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  • What problems do Fogg and Auoda face once they arrive in Hong Kong?
    Passepartout is unable to get tickets to Japan
    Fix gets papers to arrest Fogg
    Fix decides to stop following them
    Auoda's relatives have left for Europe
  • The explorer Christopher Columbus took three SHIPS with him on his first voyage to the Americans.
    density
    utensils
    vessels
    creeks
  • Why is Detective Fix following Fogg and Passepartout?
    He wants to stop Fogg from winning the bet
    He thinks Passepartout is the bank robber
    He thinks Fogg can help him find the bank robber
    He thinks Fogg is the bank robber
  • The DENSITY of vegetable oil is less than water, so it floats on top.
    a branch of medicine that focuses on bones and muscles
    a body of running water smaller than a river
    the amount of something per unit of area or volume
    an activity someone enjoys doing in their free time
  • Isabel's HOBBIES, which include hiking, swimming, and rock climbing, have given her opportunities to travel the world.
    creeks
    vessel
    pastime
    orthpedics
  • What is "The Sun Dance" about?
    an unusual hunting practice of the Plains Indians
    a traditional dance of the Plains Indians
    the history of teepees among the Plains Indians
    the importance of eagles to the Plains Indians
  • Why does Fogg take the hot air balloon to London from Liverpool?
    he is attacked at Fort Kearny Station
    the bridge is broken
    he misses the train
    his ship sinks
  • What do polar bears do to cool off?
    they hunt for food
    they go on land
    they jump into the icy water
    they travel furher north
  • The charity GUARANTEES that all children in the city have access to writing materials.
    ensures
    adapts
    literally
    burrows
  • What effect did the cold slopes of volcanoes have on the growth of the silversword plant?
    it has developed leaves that do not reflect light
    it had to develop curved leaves
    it no longer grows on Hawaiian volcanoes
    it now grows from the outside inward
  • Dr. Sherman is very skilled at treating knee and shoulder injuries because he studied ________.
    orthopedics
    utensil
    density
    vessel
  • What do astronauts do to help prevent bone loss?
    they float while preparing meals
    they return to Earth frequently
    they slide their feet under railings
    they exercise regularly
  • I cannot complete my math homework because I forgot to bring a writing UTENSIL.
    a tool that is used for a special purpose
    a large boat or ship
    a body of running water smaller than a river
    an activity someone enjoys doing in their free time
  • How do astronauts adjust their sense of balance in zero gravity?
    they use bungee cords to tie down food and utensils
    direction is now something that relates to body position
    they spend more time on the international space station
    they experiment with robot technology
  • Which is NOT true?
    Fogg pays his friends at the club 20,000 pounds
    Fogg returns to the club just in time to win the bet
    Fogg decides to marry Auoda
    Fogg returns to London on Saturday
  • How do ice worms avoid overheating in sunlight during the day?
    by becoming smaller
    by burrowing themselves below the surface of the glaciers
    by eating pollen and snow algae
    by increasing their cells' energy production
  • Which would be a good title for the selection "What's Up?"
    The Challenges of Living in Space
    What do Astronauts Eat in Space?
    The History of the International Space Station
    When Will Humans Travel to Mars?
  • What is one problem astronauts face when eating food?
    they have difficulty getting food into their mouths
    they have to eat quickly
    they have to eat at the table
    they are not able to eat any food covered in sauce
  • Which best describes Fogg?
    fearful and lazy
    cautious and sensible
    adventurous and impulsive
    brave but shy
  • Richard washed his clothes in the _______ during his long camping trip.
    pastime
    creek
    density
    pinhead
  • What caused the Death Valley pupfish to adapt?
    the water that it lives in became much saltier
    the desert in which it lives became colder
    the population of Death Valley pupfish increased
    other species of fish began to live in its habitat
  • According to "The Sun Dance," why did the buffalo represent both life and death?
    the Indians were unwilling to kill the buffalo
    the buffalo and Indians relied n each other for survival
    buffalos gave basic needs, like food/warmth, but were killed
    the buffalo threatened the Indians lives
  • Which is NOT true of the Portia spider?
    it can't think as fast as big animals can
    its brain is the same size as a pinhead
    it can break down tasks into small parts
    it only hunts spiders that are smaller than it
  • What was Death Valley like 50,000 years ago?
    it was a large glacier
    it was an active volcano
    it was the driest desert in America
    it was a deep lake
  • Which is NOT true of the International Space Station?
    it has been in space since November 2000
    only two astronauts participate in the ISS program
    it is the largest human-made object in space
    scientists use it as a research laboratory
  • For the Sun Dance, which of the events happens first?
    the elder threaded a sharp bone through the skin
    the elder used a knife to pierce a hole in the skin
    the young men pulled until the skewer tore through
    the young men danced to drum beats
  • Which of the following happens last?
    Fogg saves Auoda's life
    Fogg arrives in London ten minutes before the deadline
    Fix arrests Fogg in England
    a storm delays Fogg's travls to Hong Kong
  • Which would also be a good title for "The Sun Dance"?
    Why the Sun Dance Should Be Banned
    The Religious Rituals of the Plains Indians
    What Did the Plains Indians Eat?
    The Plains Indians Sun Dance: A Symbolic Ritual
  • Which is NOT mentioned as a physical problem or change astronauts may experience?
    Space Adaptation Syndrome
    their muscles expanding
    their hearts beating more slowly
    their bones becoming less dense
  • How did Frederick Schwatka feel when he saw the Sun Dance?
    bored
    embarrassed
    excited
    shocked
  • Why did the Plains Indians consider eagles sacred?
    their feather were used to build teepees
    the skulls are used to make altars for the Sun Dance
    they represented the center of the world
    they are brave and fast
  • Why does Fogg decide to travel around the world?
    He wants to catch the thief that stole money from the bank
    He wants to prove it is possible in 80 days
    He robbed the bank and is running from the police
    He thinks it will help him get to know Passespartout
  • The temperature outside was so cold that Mary's hair _______ froze as soon as she opened the front door.
    literally
    ensure
    burow
    utensil
  • How do the fennec fox's ears help it to survive in the desert?
    the fox's ears help it from getting too cold
    the fox's body releases heat through its ears
    the fox uses its ears to scare away predators
    the fox uses its ears to blend into its surroundings
  • Which can be inferred from "What's Up?"
    doctors cannot become astronauts
    studies done in space help doctors treat people on Earth
    zero gravity has positive effects on the human body
    humans will never be able to travel to Mars
  • Camels have ADAPTED to the desert by developing long eyelashes that protect their eyes from sand.
    to make something sure or certain
    the basic or original meaning of the word or phrase
    to become better suited for one's environment
    to make a hole or tunnel in the ground
  • How are the Death Valley pupfish and the fennec fox similar?
    they both live in the arctic
    they both live in ice
    they both live in the desert
    they both live at the top of volcanos
  • How is Fogg rescued from the storm?
    Fogg and Aouda board a later ship
    Fogg and Auoda wait for Passepartout
    Passepartout's ship finds Fogg's ship
    Fix arrives in a new ship
  • Clams _____ deep into the sand to avoid being eaten by birds and other animals.
    adapt
    ensure
    burrow
    utensil
  • Which of the following is NOT true of "The Sun Dance"?
    a sacred pole was placed in the middle of the circle
    Frederick saw the Sioux version of the Sun Dance
    the Sun Dance was held during the winter solstice
    men and women prepared a circle for the Sioux Dance
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