Can Writers Predict the Future?

What was President John F. Kennedy's belief in 1961 regarding space exploration?

• He believed it was a waste of resources.

• He believed it was crucial for national security.

• He believed it was important for scientific advancement.

• He believed it was unnecessary at the time.

In what year did Apollo 11 land on the moon?

• 1969

• 1970

• 1968

• 1971

Who imagined space travel in 1865 and wrote about it in a book?

• Jules Verne

• H.G. Wells

• Isaac Asimov

• Arthur C. Clarke

What was the name of the command module of Apollo 11?

• Apollo 11 Command Module

• Columbia

• Eagle

• Odyssey

CFU 1: Why does the author include the information about President Kennedy’s idea and NASA?

• To highlight the importance of space exploration

• To provide historical context

• To criticize government spending

• To emphasize technological advancements

CFU 2: What do lines 1-2 suggest about the progression of people?

• They are moving forward.

• They are regressing.

• They are stagnant.

• They are confused.

What is the main theme of the poem excerpt?

• Love and loss

• Nature and its beauty

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

According to the poem, where do people plan to spend a holiday month?

According to the poem, what do those who decide not to make the journey do?

• They stay behind and watch.

• They embark on a different journey.

• They regret their decision.

• They encourage others to go.