JFK Speech

Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?

• They are preparing to travel into space.
• They are exploring new areas of medical research.
• They are making headlines with their discoveries.
• They work in the city where so many famous pilots trained.

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Which condition would be considered an impairment?

• sensitive taste buds
• laziness
• a slight limp
• 20/20 vision

 What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?

• thinking that we need larger spaceships.
• wanting to go to space too quickly.
• assuming that space research will be too difficult and dangerous.
• assuming that space research has little value on earth.

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What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?

• The benefits of space research will take too long to realize.
• The important discoveries in space have already been made.
• Space research competes for resources that are needed here on earth.

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Which is NOT an example given by Kennedy:

• Space produced a heart monitor.
• Studying astronauts gives us information about increasing life span.
• A device was developed for children by studying astronauts.
• Space exploration is causing global warming.

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 Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they

• were in San Antonio listening to the speech.
• worked at a training field in San Antonio.
• were air pioneers who trained in San Antonio.
• flew missions across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Which would NOT serve as an impetus to study harder?

• A chance to play on a team.
• A mention on the honor roll.
• A reward from a parent.
• A speech on physical fitness.

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Which would NOT serve as an impetus to study harder?

• A chance to play on a team.
• A mention on the honor roll.
• A reward from a parent.
• A speech on physical fitness.

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