Apollo 11 Mission Quiz

What was the primary objective of the Apollo 11 mission?

• To collect lunar rocks and dust for analysis

• To perform a crewed lunar landing and return to Earth

• To test the Saturn V rocket in a mission scenario

• To establish a permanent base on the Moon

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Who were the crew members of the Apollo 11 mission?

• John Glenn, Alan Shepard, and Gus Grissom

• Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin

• Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise

• Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean

On what date did the Apollo 11 Lunar Module land on the Moon?

• July 16, 1960

• July 20, 1964

• July 20, 1969

• July 21, 1972

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How much lunar material did Armstrong and Aldrin

collect during their mission?

• 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)

• 50 pounds (22.7 kg)

• 55 pounds (25 kg)

• 60 pounds (27.2 kg)

Where did the Apollo 11 mission conclude with a splashdown?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• North Pacific Ocean

• South Pacific Ocean

Bonus Question:

Where did Neil Armstrong go to college?

• Purdue University

• M.I.T.

• Stanford University

• University of Houston

How many people around the world watched the Apollo 11 moon landing?

• About 1 billion

• About 500 thousand

• About 600 million

• About 300 million

What was the condition of the lunar module after landing?

• Total destruction

• Minor damage

• Severe damage

• No damage

What was the texture of the moon's surface?

• Smooth and solid

• Grassy and soft

• Wet and muddy

• Fine grain with rocks

What did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin bring to the moon?

• Scientific instruments

• Both cameras and weapons

• Weapons only

• Cameras only