Apollo 13 Quiz

Who was the mission commander of Apollo 13?

• Fred Hayes

• Gene Kranz

• Jack Swigert

• Jim Lovell

What was the main purpose of Apollo 13 mission?

• To test new space technology

• To repair a malfunctioning satellite

• To bring back rock and soil samples from the moon

• To study the moon's surface

What caused the explosion on Apollo 13?

• Engine failure

• Fuel leakage

• Meteor impact

• Faulty wiring

What did the astronauts see escaping from the spacecraft?

• Smoke

• Gas

• Water

• Fire

What was the reaction of the astronauts when they heard the explosion?

• Anger and frustration

• Panic and fear

• Disbelief and confusion

• Excitement and curiosity

What was the initial emotion of Jim Lovell when he saw the oxygen gauge going down?

• Anger

• Sadness

• Confusion

• Acceptance

Why did Jim Lovell wonder why the explosion didn't happen on previous missions?

• He believed in superstitions

• He wanted to blame someone

• He thought it was a conspiracy

• He was curious about the timing

What was the cause of the fire on Apollo 13?

• Engine failure

• Fuel leakage

• Faulty wiring

• Meteor impact

What was the reaction of Mission Control when they received the call about the problem?

• Disbelief and confusion

• Panic and fear

• Excitement and curiosity

• Anger and frustration

Why were the astronauts able to remain calm during the crisis?

• They were trained to handle emergencies

• They were too far from Earth to panic

• They didn't understand the severity of the situation

• They were in denial