Reaching for The Moon Comprehension

What did the family call the author at first and then?

• They called him "Buzz" but later they called him "Buzzer"

• They called him "Brother" but later they called him "Buzz"

• They called him "Moon" but later they called him "Buzzer"

• They called him "Buzz" but later they called him "Brother"

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Where did the author's father serve? and when?

• He served in the army air corps during the second World War

• He served in the army air corps during the First World War

• He served in Mercury Program during the second World War

• He served in the Apollo 11 Mission, 1956

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happened when Buzz was two years old?

• His Mom took him to the park

• He saw a dream

• His dad took him flying for the first time

• His dad brought him a rocket toy.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the author collect when he was young?

• He collected stamps

• He collected some rocks

• He collected coins

• He collected nothing

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why did he hold and wrap the bucket when he fell off the dock?

• Because they are expensive

• Because they are helpful

• Because they are junk

• Because they are precious and important for him

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What are the three qualities he loved and admired in the fictional character?

• Determination, strength, and independence

• Determination, manipulation, and powerful

• Strength, dependence, and determination

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What did the author's dad suggest when his son graduated from high school? and what happened?

• The author's dad suggested going straight to college, which led to stress and burnout.
• He wanted his son to join the Navy Academy, but the son rejected that and joined West Point Academy

• The author's dad advised him to stay home and save money, which caused feelings of regret.
• The author's dad recommended starting a job immediately, resulting in a lack of travel opportunities.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why did Buzz work hard at West Point Academy?

• To fulfill a family obligation.
• To avoid being expelled from school.
• Because he thought that would lead him to join Air Force and become a pilot

• To develop discipline and prepare for a military career.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the author's purpose and intention for including the real person Ed White in his story?

• To emphasize the technical achievements of space missions.
• To highlight the human aspect of space exploration and inspire readers.
• To criticize the government funding for space exploration.
• To focus solely on the scientific aspects of space travel.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is one way the author shows determination in the selection?

• The astronauts seemed like Supermen to me

• On summer nights, the moon hung low in the sky

• The first time I applied, I wasn't accepted, but I didn't give up.

• Computers do most of the work

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6