Laika Video - Space Race

What was Laika's role in Sputnik-2?

• To be the face of the Soviet space program

• To be the first living being sent into outer space

• Clout for the U.S.

• To train to one day be an astronaut

Why was Laika chosen for the space mission?

• She had a litter of puppies.

• Her ability to withstand tests.

• She was the smallest dog.

• She was the oldest dog.

What did the Soviet scientists monitor from Earth?

• Laika's vital signs

• Laika's dreams

• The spaceship's speed

• Laika's food consumption

What caused Laika's distress in space?

• Hunger

• Boredom

• Overheating

• Loneliness

Explain whether or not you think that sending Laika into space was necessary.

Think about the potential bias surrounding the making of this video. How does this video express the effects of the Cold War on American society and the media?