A Big Space Telescope Is Coming Home!

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1. 1

   When did Swift go to space?

   A2000B2004C2010D2020
2. 2

   What tried to save the telescope?

   AAn astronautBA rocketCA robotDA plane
3. 3

   What will happen to most of Swift when it falls?

   AIt will float in the seaBIt will burn upCIt will land safelyDIt will go to the moon
4. 4

   How long was Swift in space?

   AAbout 5 yearsBAbout 10 yearsCAbout 15 yearsDOver 20 years

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1. 1

   What is the name of NASA's space telescope?

2. 2

   When did Swift go to space?

3. 3

   What tried to save the telescope?

4. 4

   What will happen to most of Swift?

5. 5

   What did Swift look at in space?

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1. 1

   If you could send a telescope to space, what would you look at?

2. 2

   What is your favorite thing about space?

3. 3

   If you were a robot in space, what would you do?

4. 4

   Can you think of something that looks like a shooting star?

5. 5

   Would you like to be an explorer? Where would you go?