A View of the Earth' by Michael Massimino

What rekindled Michael's dream to become an astronaut?

• viewing a starry sky with his young son

• reading a book about the existence of aliens

• watching a movie about men supporting each other

• receiving a letter from a high school science teacher

Why is the repair Michael needs to make to the Hubble Space Telescope so difficult?

• The telescope was made long ago, and no one knows how it works.

• He must take apart something that wasn't meant to be taken apart.

• The scientists refused to design special tools for Michael to use.

• Michael's buddy, Mike Good, thinks the repair is too dangerous to do.

What does Michael think about as his spacewalk to the repair site begins?

• Michael worries about drifting off into space and his heart's health.

• Michael thinks the spacewalk is easy, and he wishes kids could try it.

• Michael spots a hole in the shuttle and worries the crew is in danger.

• Michael thinks he is not being paid enough money to be doing this.

As the repair goes wrong, what makes Michael feel even more detached and lonely?

• the voices of scientists on Earth complaining

• seeing a cloud of pollution float over the Earth

• his friend mocking him through the shuttle window

• all of the sunlight disappearing as part of the telescope's orbit

What does Drew suggest Michael do?

• give up and return to the shuttle

• rip off a handrail to access a panel

• shatter an indicator light with the hook of a space tether

• climb to the other side of the telescope to look for a new way inside

What is Michael able to do after completing the repair?

• clean one of the lenses on the telescope

• take photographs of the curvature of the Earth on a cellphone

• retrieve a floating rock to take home

• float in space and admire the beauty of our planet

What does Michael mean when he refers to the Earth as a spaceship?

• Earth is a safe haven that carries of all humanity through space.

• Earth is broken and needs to be repaired by highly trained scientists.

• Earth is our only weapon against an alien invasion.

• Earth is too small for humanity, and we must colonize the moon soon.

Which statement best captures Michael's feelings when he returns home?

• Michael feels like a champion, and he feels superior to others.

• Michael feels depressed, and he worries about the future of humanity.

• Michael feels relieved, and he is angry his wife did not think about him.

• Michael feels grateful, and he feels connected to others.