October Sky: Chpts. 4-12

Why is Wernher von Braun the enemy for Sonny's father in Homer H. Hickam, Jr.'s memoir October Sky?

• Braun draws Sonny away from town

• Braun is a Nazi

• Braun draws Sonny away from America

• Braun is a Soviet

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How does Wernher Von Braun represent the ability for a person to change in Homer H. Hickam, Jr.'s memoir October Sky?

• He's from a small town.

• He's a former Nazi.

• He's a former criminal.

• He's a former Russian.

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Homer Hickam's memoir October Sky focuses on family and acceptance as one of the themes. Who does Homer try to impress in the book?

• His principal

• His father

• His sister

• His grandfather

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Why is Cape Coalwood created in October Sky?

• Homer built it for himself when he was a child.

• The high school needs a place to conduct chemistry experiments.

• The BCMA needs a place to launch their test rockets.

• The boys found it already built.

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In Homer Hickman's October Sky, what do Hickman, Quentin, O'Dell, Jim, Roy Lee, Sherman, and Billy call themselves?

• The Propulsion Club

• The Superb Seven

• The Space Enthusiasts

• The Rocket Boys

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In Homer Hickam's October Sky, why is velocity important to the rocket boys?

• It helps them to determine what they need to break the homemade rocket speed record.

• It helps them to determine the altitude of their rockets.

• It helps them practice with balloons before they launch their first rocket.

• It helps them to determine how much rocket fuel they need to use during the launch.

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Why does Quentin want to build rockets with Sonny in October Sky?

• Quentin has a crush on Sonny's mom

• Sonny has leadership qualities

• Sonny is better at math

• He doesn't, he just says he does.

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What does Jim Hickam blame Homer Hickam Jr. for in the book October Sky?

• Having to move to Coalwood

• The death of their mother

• The tension between their parents

• Losing his girlfriend

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Quentin is excited about building rockets in October Sky, but he isn't only excited about the final working product. What is he just as, if not more, excited about?

• Learning to bake

• The process of building a rocket

• Meeting Dr. von Braun

• Playing on the football team

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Despite trying to hide it, how does Homer show his background support in October Sky?

• Driving Sonny to the science fair

• Writing to Sonny's idol

• Getting Sonny his own car

• Making sure Sonny has the materials he needs

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