Godspeed, John Glenn

Which word means about the same as ultimately in this sentence? His mother ultimately let Kevin go camping.

• For a while

• Happily

• Rarely

• In the end

What does the word citation mean in this sentence? The brave firefighter was given a citation.

• A round of applause with clapping

• A public letter of praise

• A special dinner

• A parade

When something goes wrong, it is called a

• Malfunction.

• Headlong.

• Fanciful.

• Legislation.

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which astronaut was the first American to orbit Earth?

• Scott Carpenter

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

• Gordon Cooper

Which of these happened right after the booster separated from the capsule?

• The capsule was pushed into orbit.

• The atlas rocket engine roared to life.

• The capsule cleared the tower.

• The alarm started beeping a warning.

What problem did the Redstone booster have?

• It could not work in a weightless environment.

• It could not push a capsule into orbit.

• It was too small to carry a capsule.

• It burned up when it entered the atmosphere.

Why did Mission Control leave the retropack attached to the capsule?

• To provide additional stability during re-entry

• To ensure communication systems remained operational

• To protect the heat shield from damage

• To increase the capsule's speed

Why does a booster rocket burn up?

• Due to air resistance and friction

• Because of fuel exhaustion

• As a result of engine failure

• Because of a design flaw

What was the purpose of the first two Mercury missions?

• To test the spacecraft's systems and performance

• To conduct scientific experiments on Mercury

• To establish a communication link with Earth

• To explore the possibility of human life on Mercury

What are the skills a test pilot needs?

• Technical knowledge

• Communication skills

• Problem-solving ability

• All of the above