1) What are two main ideas about weightlessness in the text? a) A It is easy to handle and makes the room seem bigger. b) B It makes bones heavy and causes the head to swell. c) C It is uncomfortable for the body and upsets the stomach. d) D It reroutes the flow of blood and puts the heart in danger. 2) Why does the author use the word NOT in paragraph 2? a) A The author is trying to make sure the reader understands the point. b) B The author is showing that some information is untrue. c) C The author is using quotes from a space tourist. d) D The author is disagreeing with the astronauts. 3) Which statement summarizes the author’s view on weightlessness? a) A “In fact, everything is fun, nothing is hard.” b) B “ ‘Living in space is like having a different life, living in a different world.’ ” c) C “If you turn yourself upside down, the ceiling becomes the floor.” d) D “In low gravity, you have to learn new ways to eat.” 4) What is the meaning of the word rerouted in paragraph 5? a) A pumping extra blood b) B going the same way c) C changing the direction d) D hanging upside down 5) How does the lack of gravity in space affect the bones? a) A The bones stretch and bend easier. b) B The bones break while in space. c) C The bones become stronger. d) D The bones become thin and spongy. 6) How might astronauts in space prepare for the return to Earth? a) A by performing somersaults and flying around b) B by learning how to care for themselves when feeling sick c) C by doing exercises to strengthen bones and muscles d) D by growing taller and getting flabby 7) What is meant by the phrase “nooks and crannies” in paragraph 12? a) outer space b) small places c) on the ceiling d) out in the open 8) Which statement summarizes the text? a) After adjusting, the astronauts enjoy some of the benefits of weightlessness. b) At first, many astronauts find weightlessness to be fun and easy. c) Usually, astronauts take a one-year trip to Mars. d) In space, astronauts’ bodies have to adapt to Earth’s gravity

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