Science Fiction Cradlesong/First Men on the Moon

According to the speaker in "Science-Fiction Cradlesong," why do humans want to travel to outer space?

• to be free amongst the stars

• to gather scientific information

• to experience a ride in a rocket

• to paint a picture of the universe

What does the speaker in "Science Fiction Cradlesong" conclude about outerspace?

• it is a jail

• it is an evil and scary place

• it is only an idea

• it is a place of many galaxies

In "First Men on the Moon," who are the the "two pilgrims" referred to in line 2?

• The moon and the earth

• the astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

• the moon and the spaceship

• the audience viewing the moon landing

Which of these sentences BEST shows the meaning of the word vast?

• From the shore, the ocean looks endless

• The boy's room is cluttered with toys and clothes

• I live in the second tallest building on the block

• He has to crouch down so his head doesn't hit the door frame

If someone were experiencing wanderlust, which of the following would be true?

• They want to relax at home

• They want to spend more time in nature

• They want to travel to new places

• They want to spend more time with friends

According to "Science Fiction Cradlesong," what does the speaker think about space exploration?

• The beauty of the stars and sky outweigh the risks of space travel

• because we cannot truly experience outer space, trying to visit space is not worth the effort.

• While outer space is nice to look at, it is better represented in artwork.

• Outer space should be deeply explored because there is so much more to see than just stars and sky

What is the best them of "First Men on the Moon"?

• Travel is an exciting part of life

• Adventure can give us a sense of wonder and connection

• the moon is an important place to study

• When they work together, there is nothing friends cannot do