Close Reader-”Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?”

Directions: Using complete sentences and evidence from the text, answer the following questions that go along with the article from pages 63-66 of the Close Reader (It may be found in the online book as well). ALL answers need complete sentences. Where it asks you to “cite evidence” you need to give a direct quote. Change the ink for your answers.

From lines 1-31, what is the question asked at the beginning of the essay?


Explain what Vernikos says about the human spirit in lines 5-7.


What is the main idea for the paragraph that starts on line 8?


What is the main idea for the paragraph that starts on line 15?

Define the word endurance as used in the selection-use a complete sentence.


Reread lines 15-31. How many times does the author use the word, or form of the word, human? What idea is Vernikos emphasizing by repeating this word? What opposing viewpoint does she refute?


From lines 32-55, what are the questions at the beginning of the paragraph?



Cite the claim that Vernikos makes about the benefits of space exploration in lines 32-47.


Cite the claim from lines 48-55 and then paraphrase it.


Define the word surveillance as used in the selection-use a complete sentence.


Is the evidence Vernikos uses in lines 48-55 to defend the cost of space exploration sufficient for her argument? Cite evidence in your answer.


Read lines 56-67. Cite the opposing viewpoint Vernikos references then restate it in your own words.


Define the word legitimate as used in the selection-use a complete sentence.


From lines 56-67, cite the counterargument Vernikos addresses.


From lines 56-67, cite the pieces of evidence you find most convincing. Next explain why that evidence is justified.


Explain whether or not Vernikos convinced you that space exploration is worth the cost Be sure to cite text evidence from the essay in your answer.



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