The Moon Over Star

What historic event did the characters witness on television?

• the first moon walk

• the first trip to Mars

• the first flight into space

• the first flight around Earth

How is the setting important to the story?

• It takes place the year Mae was born.

• It takes place the year Kennedy became president.

• It takes place the year after a historic even in space.

• It takes place the same year as an historic event in space.

What caused Gramps to look "lifetime-tired"?

• his old age

• many years of farming

• many years of worrying

• spending too much time in the sun

How were Mae's and Gramps's views of the space program DIFFERENT?

• Gramps was excited about it, but Mae thought it was a waste of time.

• Mae was excited about it, but Gramps thought it was a waste of time.

• Gramps was excited about it, but Mae thought it was a waste of money.

• Mae was excited about it, but Gramps thought it was a waste of money.

What message does the author want to get across to the reader?

• Space exploration is necessary.

• Family members often disagree with each other.

• Everyone should support space exploration.

• People's views are based on their experiences.