Apollo to the Moon

How do the paragraphs in the article fit together to explain NASA's mission to land on the moon?

• They describe unrelated space missions.

• They provide a sequence of steps leading to the moon landing.

• They focus only on astronauts' personal experiences.

• They compare NASA with other space programs.

What role did Project Mercury play in the overall structure of the Apollo mission?

• It trained astronauts to work on the moon.

• It developed rockets and prepared astronauts for space travel.

• It sent astronauts directly to the moon.

• It ended before space exploration began.

Which paragraph describes the first American to orbit Earth and its significance?

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

What claim does the author make about the Apollo Program’s importance?

• It proved space travel was unnecessary.

• It inspired further international cooperation in space exploration.

• It fulfilled Kennedy’s goal and demonstrated American innovation.

• It was less important than other space programs.

Which sentence best supports the author’s claim about the significance of Apollo 11?

• "On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space."

• "On July 20, everybody at NASA’s Mission Control in Houston, Texas, waited for news from the crew."

• "Armstrong climbed down Eagle’s ladder, stepped onto the moon, and spoke the words that would live forever."

• "Finally, a little over eight years since President Kennedy’s historic speech, Apollo 11 and crew lifted off for the moon."

How does the author develop the argument that the Apollo Program was a major achievement?

• By showing that the program had many failures.

• By tracing the step-by-step progression of NASA’s missions leading to the moon.

• By comparing it to other space programs.

• By highlighting the cost of the program.

Which claim could be supported by the information in the article?

• Landing on the moon was impossible without international cooperation.

• The Apollo Program was unnecessary to fulfill Kennedy’s vision.

• NASA’s step-by-step programs were crucial for achieving the moon landing.

• Astronauts were able to land on the moon without extensive training.

Which of the following is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the Gemini Program?

• The Gemini Program ensured NASA’s continued dominance in space exploration.

• The Gemini Program was the first to send astronauts to the moon.

• The Gemini Program helped answer key questions about space exploration.

• The Gemini Program focused on landing astronauts safely on Earth.

Which is the most effective conclusion to an argumentative essay about the importance of the Apollo Program?

• NASA should have focused more on exploring Mars than the moon.

• The Apollo Program fulfilled President Kennedy’s vision and inspired a generation.

• Astronauts could have completed their mission without the Apollo Program.

• The Apollo Program’s success was insignificant compared to other space missions.

Which transition would best connect two ideas about the training of astronauts in Project Mercury?

• In contrast, Project Gemini tested long-duration space missions.

• Similarly, astronauts were trained for emergencies on Earth.

• For example, training included simulations for spinning capsules.

• Meanwhile, NASA launched rockets with no crews aboard.