Apollo II: First Moon Landing
Welcome to “Apollo II: First Moon Landing”, where we will be taking a look at one of the greatest moments in human achievement; the successful outing that placed two men on the moon for the first time in human history. What can you tell us about this triumph? Let’s find out.
- 1.Which of these is an opinion from the story?
- A.
Neil Armstrong was the mission commander.
- B.
The moon landing was the most important exploration in history
- C.
When the astronauts returned to earth, they were greeted as heroes.
- 2.How many tons did the rocket weigh?
- A.
7,500,000
- B.
92,000
- C.
3,000
- 3.What happened when Apollo II passed behind the dark side of the Moon?
- A.
The astronauts lost oxygen in their capsule and had to stop their orbit around the Moon.
- B.
It lost radio contact with Mission Control and began its orbit around the Moon.
- C.
Nothing significantly happened when it passed behind the dark side of the Moon.
- 4.Why did Armstrong say, "The Eagle has wings?"
- A.
Armstrong said that because the Eagle had been released from the Columbia.
- B.
Armstrong said that because the Eagle had landed on the Moon.
- C.
Armstrong said that because the Eagle had returned to Earth.
- 5.Why was the Sea of Tranquality chosed for the Eagle's landing site?
- A.
The Sea of Tranquality was chosen because it was the closest area to the capsule.
- B.
The Sea of Tranquality was chosen because it was where previous astronauts had landed.
- C.
The Sea of Tranquality was chosen because it was an area on the Moon that was wide open and very flat.
- 6.What sight sudenly caused Armstrong's heart to race as the Eagle descended?
- A.
As they were descending, he heard the engines power stop.
- B.
As they were descending, he saw a huge crater that could swallow up the Eagle.
- C.
As they were descending, he saw that the landing site was covered with automobile-sized boulders.
- 7.Why did Mission Control tell the astronauts, "You've got a bunch of guys about to turn blue?"
- A.
Mission Control told them that because the people at Mission Control had been holding their breath nervously.
- B.
Mission Control told them that because the people at Mission Control were envious of the astronauts. They wanted to be on the moon with them.
- C.
Mission Control told them that because they were worried that the astronauts would lose oxygen and turn blue.
- 8.What was the importance of the astronauts' success?
- A.
It was important because this was the first time human beings had landed on the Moon.
- B.
It was important because they wanted to gather moon rocks for science experiements.
- C.
It was important to prove that the
- 9.Which of these is a main idea from the story?
- A.
Mission Control kept in constant contact with Apollo II
- B.
The first moon landing was an important and dangerous trip.
- C.
It took several hours for the men to put their space suits on.
- 10.Where did the Apollo II land when it returned to Earth?
- A.
In the Pacific Ocean
- B.
In the Sea of Tranquility
- C.
In the Atlantic Ocean
- 11.Michael Collins had flown in the Gemini 10 mission. In this sentence, a mission is
- A.
A special suit
- B.
A job or a task
- C.
A small plane
- 12.If they were able to get into lunar orbit, their next step would be to prepare Eagle for its descent to the Moon. A descent is the act of
- A.
Going from a higher place to a lower one
- B.
Leaving a place you have been for too long
- C.
Learning the proper way of doing something
- 13.The Eagle's success gave many people a sense of awe and a feeling of pride that we had accomplished such a feat. To accomplish something means to do it
- A.
Frequently
- B.
Accidently
- C.
Successfully
- 14.What is a feat?
- A.
A dangerous place where people want to go
- B.
An act that shows great courage, strength, or skill
- C.
A test that is easier than you thought it would be
- 15.It is difficult to know the true meaning or importance of humanity's first voyage to another world. the word humanity refers to
- A.
All people on earth
- B.
All United States citizens
- C.
All living creatures
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