"Race to Space" Speech By President John F. Kennedy 1962

Pitzer was president of Rice University at the time.

• True

• False

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage discusses the importance of education.

• The passage highlights the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

• The passage explains the impact of technology on society.

• The passage describes the process of photosynthesis.

According to the passage, what has been the rate of growth of the Nation's scientific manpower?

• Doubling every 12 years

• Tripling every 12 years

• Doubling every 6 years

• Tripling every 6 years

What significant event happened less than two months ago according to the passage?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The development of penicillin

• The beginning of Christianity

• The invention of the printing press

Who explored the meaning of gravity according to the passage?

• William Bradford

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

What does the passage suggest about the future of space exploration?

• It will be easy and without challenges

• It will be filled with new dangers and high rewards

• It will be a waste of resources

• It will be a short-term endeavor

What does the word "enterprise" mean as used in the passage?

• A business venture

• To undertake a challenging or risky project

• To start a new company

• To invest in stocks

What is the main reason given in the passage for choosing to go to the moon?

• Scientific exploration

• Political competition

• Technological advancement

• Economic benefits

According to the passage, what does the author mean by "writ"?

• One's authority or power

• The holding of an office or position

• A written document

• A legal order

What does the author suggest is necessary for the United States to become the world's leading space-faring nation?

• A strong military presence in space

• Leadership in science and industry

• A large financial investment

• International cooperation