Test: Feathered Friend - 1 - Class 8 MCQ

The passage states that Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was known as one of the 'Big Three' of science fiction, indicating that he was famous for his contributions to the genre of science fiction writing.

The passage mentions that Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was one of the 'Big Three' of science fiction along with Robert Heinlein and Isaac Asimov.

The passage states that Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was called the 'Prophet of the Space Age' for his contributions as a science and science-fiction writer.

The passage mentions that Sven, despite not being a Nordic giant, was skilled at construction work in space. It suggests that wiry individuals like him are more suitable for such work.

The passage states that Sven's construction team had the advantage of being able to work in zero gravity, which the construction gangs on Earth do not have.

The passage mentions that working in space suits is not the most convenient way to work. This implies that the space suits made the construction job difficult for Sven's team.

The passage states that Sven had a canary named Claribel as a pet in the space station.

The passage suggests that Sven chose a canary as a pet because he wanted to see how a bird would operate in weightlessness while still being able to use its wings.

The passage states that the writer saw Claribel floating in the air in the office and had a startle reaction when he noticed her.

The passage describes Claribel as hanging in the air, motionless like a hummingbird, with her wings folded along her sides. It indicates that she could operate in the absence of gravity with minimal effort.