Reaching for the Moon Comprehension

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What did Buzz Aldrin leave on the moon?

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Buzz left the American flag and a plaque.

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What is the author's purpose in 'Reaching for the Moon'?

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To inform his audience that he achieved his goal to be an astronaut.

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Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

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Neil Armstrong.

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How did Buzz Aldrin describe the moon?

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He called it a 'Magnificent desolation' because it has no color; everything was gray or white.

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What happened when the computer chose a bad landing spot for the Eagle?

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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin worked together to land the Eagle in another spot on the moon.

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What is a plaque?

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A plaque is a flat piece of metal or wood that has writing on it, often used to commemorate an event.

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What does 'Magnificent desolation' mean?

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It refers to the beauty and emptiness of the moon's landscape.

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What is the significance of the American flag on the moon?

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It symbolizes the achievement of the United States in space exploration.

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Who was Mike Collins?

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Mike Collins was the astronaut who piloted the command module during the Apollo 11 mission.

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What does it mean to achieve a goal?

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To achieve a goal means to successfully reach or accomplish what you set out to do.