Moondust Footprint

Which of the four poems is about a historical event?

• "Swimming to the Rock"

• "The Moondust Footprint"

• "Genius"

• "Winner"

How are “Swimming to the Rock” and “The Moondust Footprint” DIFFERENT?

• “Swimming to the Rock” is about a personal accomplishment, and “The Moondust Footprint” is about an historical accomplishment.

• “Swimming to the Rock” is about an historical accomplishment, and “The Moondust Footprint” is about a personal accomplishment.

• “Swimming to the Rock” is about winning a race to a rock, and “The Moondust Footprint” is about winning a race to the moon.

• Both poems are about a personal accomplishment.

What does the phrase “human victory” mean as it is used in the sentence?

•  a sad moment in time

• a place to land on the moon

• a success or achievement

• a person who wins a race

What is the poet most likely suggesting in these lines?

• That Aunt Mary and the speaker were upset

• That Aunt Mary and the speaker were nervous

• That Aunt Mary and the speaker were fatigued

• That Aunt Mary and the speaker were awestruck

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What is the main theme of 'The Moondust Footprint'?

• A) Exploration and discovery

• B) Love and relationships

• C) Nature and environment

• D) Technology and innovation

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Moondust Footprint'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

In the context of 'The Moondust Footprint', what does the term 'footprint' symbolize?

• A) A mark of human achievement

• B) A sign of destruction

• C) A path to follow

• D) A temporary impression

What is the tone of 'The Moondust Footprint'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Celebratory

• C) Nostalgic

• D) Humorous

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'The Moondust Footprint'?

• A) Free verse

• B) Sonnet

• C) Haiku

• D) Limerick