A Million Miles Away-José Hernandez

What has been José's lifelong ambition?

• To be an engineer

• To be an astronaut

• To work in agriculture

• To become a scientist

What does José say about every decision he has made?

• It was for personal gain

• It was with the space program in mind

• It was for financial stability

• It was unplanned

How many applicants were there for the last ten astronaut positions?

• About 15,000

• About 12,962

• About 12,000

• About 10,000

What does José perceive as a difference between himself and the selected candidates?

• Financial background

• Educational qualifications

• Specific skills

• Age

How many times has José applied to the space program in the last ten years?

• Fifteen times

• Twelve times

• Ten times

• Twenty times

What does José say about his physical condition due to his efforts?

• His body hurts and he can't sleep

• He is in perfect health

• He has no physical complaints

• He feels energized

What does José promise about his future attempts to join the space program?

• He will take a break

• He will consider other careers

• He will never give up

• He will try one last time

What metaphor does José use to describe his persistence?

• Persistence is a choice

• Persistence is a superpower

• Persistence is a skill

• Persistence is a burden

What significant background does José mention about himself?

• He is a student

• He is a businessman

• He is a migrant farm worker

• He is a former teacher

What emotional moment does José share with his father at the end?

• His father expresses anger

• His father cries openly

• His father laughs

• His father gets something in his eye