STAAR Blitz Day 7

1. The author wrote this selection most likely to -

• A. convince the reader that Apollo 11 was the most important space mission in history

• B. inform the reader about the order of events for the Apollo 11 space mission

• C. express appreciation for Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong

• D. describe the Eagle and how it contributed to the success of Apollo 11

Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to PART A

• The long-awaited journey to the moon began on July 16, 1969, when Apollo 11 launched with out a hitch (paragraph 1).

• B. The command/service module established its orbit around the moon. (paragraph 1)

• C. Sleep was out of the question. (paragraph 4)

• D. At one point he looked down and described the lunar surface as “fine and almost like a powder.” (paragraph 5)

3. The author includes questions in paragraphs 3 and 4 most likely to -

• A. challenge readers’ thinking by making them question their beliefs

• B. check for understanding to ensure readers understand the text

• C. engage readers by causing them to think about what they would do in the situation

• D. add a sense of drama and suspense regarding the Apollo 11 moon landing

4. Paragraph 5 is organized in a way that emphasizes -

• A. the significance of Armstrong’s first step on the moon

• B. Armstrong’s insecurities about taking the first step on the moon

• C. the problems Armstrong encountered when he prepared to step on the moon

• D. the effects of Armstrong’s first step on the moon

5. What is the best summary of the selection (paragraphs 1-6)?

• A. Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969, and a few days later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon in the lunar module Eagle.

• B. Neil Armstrong was the first man on the surface of the moon. When it was time, he slowly climbed down the ladder from Eagle and stepped on the moon.

• C. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent two and a half hours exploring the surface of the moon. During that time, they collected samples, placed an American flag, and spoke on the phone with the president.

• D. On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched, and a few days later, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. The astronauts explored the moon’s surface and made history as the first humans on the moon.

__6. Paragraph 6 is mainly about -

• A. what the astronauts did when they were on the moon

• B. the samples the astronauts gathered on the moon

• C. what the astronauts said in their conversation with the president

• D. the reactions of the people who watched the event

7. The photograph and caption convey the idea that Buzz Aldrin’s footprint -

• A. is larger than Neil Armstrong’s footprint

• B. looks smaller on the moon than on earth

• C. might still be on the moon today

• D. is probably covered by moon rocks today

8. Which word from paragraph 6 means “climbed down or went down”? Enter your answer in the box​ (a)   ​

• descended

• gathered

• watched

• planted

• gravity

• practiced

• walking

• returned

Writing Review - Use the text to answer the following questions.

1) In the history of human exploration, Apollo 11 stands out as one of the great acomplishments of humankind. (2) The future for NASA and the American space program seemed bright and wide open. (3) For a time, anything seemed possible. Buzz Aldrin’s footprint. The surface of the moon was dry and powdery. Because of the moon’s lack of weather, it is likely that this footprint is still visible.

_____9. The author wants to add support to his concluding paragraph. Which of the following sentences should be added after sentence 1 to accomplish this goal?

• A. But then there was Apollo 13.

• B. The success of Apollo 11 was quickly followed by another successful moon landing, Apollo 12.

• C. Now they turned to the Apollo program, with its goal of sending an astronaut to the moon.

• D. NASA engineers decided to cancel the Apollo program.

1) In the history of human exploration, Apollo 11 stands out as one of the great acomplishments of humankind. (2) The future for NASA and the American space program seemed bright and wide open. (3) For a time, anything seemed possible. Buzz Aldrin’s footprint. The surface of the moon was dry and powdery. Because of the moon’s lack of weather, it is likely that this footprint is still visible.

10 - What change should be made to sentence 1

• A. Delete the comma after exploration

• B. Change Apollo to apollo

• C. Change stands to stand

• D. Change acomplishments to accomplishments