What do you know? Colorado Kids: November 14, 2017

1. According to the article, which of these statements about women painters in the 1800s is true? t. They weren’t as talented as the famous men of that time, but it’s only fair to show their work, too. n. Their work is not as well known as that of male artists because they weren’t given the same respect. s. Most of their work was never completed because they weren’t as dedicated to it as the male artists. u. All of the above.

2. Which of these statements about Scott Kelly’s presentation is true? k. He explained ways that common activities on Earth can be more difficult in space. i. He told the difference he felt between American and Soviet spacecraft. b. He talked about two books he’s written, one for kids and one for all ages. e. All of the above

3. How do the new type of mosquitos kill other mosquitos? k. They carry a poison that kills any mosquito that touches them. w. They attack other mosquitoes rather than biting humans. d. When they mate with other mosquitoes, the eggs never hatch. a. The story didn’t tell.

4. With which of these statements about “Thor: Ragnarok” would Thandi Glick NOT agree? e. It’s a thrilling superhero film much like other films in the Marvel Universe. h. It’s really funny but not very much like other superhero films. p. It doesn’t have a very well-made plot, but you probably won’t mind. u. It’s worth going to, but maybe not if you are very serious about superhero films.

5. Which of these statements about smoking is true? o. Much fewer people smoke today than smoked 60 years ago. y. Many people who start smoking become addicted to tobacco products. d. Tobacco causes many serious diseases besides just lung cancer. w. All of the above

6. Why did Ariadne’s thread twist around her wrist and pull her farther back into the tunnel? t. The torch went out and it was too dark to see. e. The thread thought she was done and wanted to leave. s. It was keeping her safe from the Minotaur. g. All of the above

Fill in the letters to the correct answers above to solve this question:

Although it was once one of the most power military countries in the world, this nation has not been to war since the days of Napoleon. ______6 5 2 3 4 1

What do you think? Read the tips in the article about the Great Smokeout and write an imaginary letter to a friend or relative who smokes, expressing your feelings about smoking and your advice to them. Proofreading: There are five errors in this passage. Can you find them all? Correct each mistake in the space above it.

Most of spikes body is trans parent, so when he’s inside one of the pod’s when the lights are on, he looks like he’s gloing.

Summarize the story: Use three sentences to tell about the Great American Smokeout. 1.

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Look it up! For each of these space travelers, tell the nation they were from and the date of their first trip into space. We’ve done the first one for you.

Alan Shepard USA May 5, 1961

Yuri Gagarin

Sally Ride

Valentina Tereshkova

Rodolfo Neri Vela

Scott Carpenter