In *The Kennedy Speech*, what is the author’s point of view about the United States’ role in space exploration?

• The U.S. is too focused on space exploration.

• The U.S. is determined and hopeful, aiming to lead in space exploration.

• The U.S. should not engage in space exploration.

• The U.S. is uncertain about its role in space exploration.

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In *The Space Shuttle Decision Excerpt*, what is the author’s perspective on the risk involved with space travel?

• The risks are not worth it.

• The risks are acknowledged but necessary for technological advancement and national pride.

• The risks should be avoided at all costs.

• The risks are exaggerated.

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How does the author’s point of view in *This is How the Space Race Changed the Great Power Rivalry Forever* reflect on the relationship between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?

• The U.S. and the Soviet Union were allies.

• The Space Race intensified the rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

• The Space Race had no impact on U.S.-Soviet relations.

• The U.S. and the Soviet Union cooperated during the Space Race.

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In *The Space Race*, what is the author’s point of view on how space exploration affected global politics?

• It had no effect on global politics.

• It was a symbolic battle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, affecting political power dynamics.

• It was irrelevant to global politics.

• It helped bring the world together politically.

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What is the author’s main purpose in writing *The Kennedy Speech*?

• To entertain the audience.

• To inform about the history of space exploration.

• To inspire Americans to support space exploration.

• To criticize the U.S. space program.

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What is the author’s purpose in *The Space Shuttle Decision Excerpt*?

• To inform about the challenges of space travel.

• To provide a historical narrative about space exploration.

• To inform about the decision-making process behind the space shuttle launch.

• To criticize space exploration.

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Why does the author of *This is How the Space Race Changed the Great Power Rivalry Forever* explain the impact of the Space Race on the Cold War?

• To show how the Space Race led to global peace.

• To highlight how it influenced global power struggles and the political landscape.

• To show how the Space Race had no impact on the Cold War.

• To explain how space exploration solved the Cold War.

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What is the author’s purpose in *The Space Race* in discussing technological advancements from the competition?

• To entertain the reader with technological facts.

• To inform readers about the technological innovations of the Space Race.

• To criticize technological advancements.

• To show how the Space Race was a waste of resources.

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What is the central idea of *The Kennedy Speech*?

• The U.S. must abandon space exploration.

• The U.S. must commit to space exploration to lead in science and technology.

• The U.S. should focus on military superiority.

• The U.S. is uninterested in space exploration.

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What is the central idea of *The Space Shuttle Decision Excerpt*?

• The U.S. should stop space exploration due to its risks.

• Despite the risks, the U.S. must continue its commitment to space exploration.

• Space exploration is no longer a priority.

• The U.S. should focus only on Earth-based research.