S2 Moon Landing Reading Quiz

What was Neil Armstrong's main profession?

• Astronaut
• Teacher
• Pilot
• Scientist

How many interviews did Armstrong give in 40 years?

• Two
• Five
• Ten
• None

What university did Neil Armstrong attend?

• Harvard
• MIT
• Purdue
• Stanford

In which war did Armstrong serve as a pilot?

• World War II
• Vietnam War
• Korean War
• Gulf War

What was the name of the spacecraft that took Armstrong to the Moon?

• Apollo 11
• Apollo 13
• Saturn V
• Gemini 8

What year did Armstrong land on the Moon?

• 1965
• 1969
• 1971
• 1973

What did Armstrong do after returning from the Moon?

• Became a TV host
• Gave many public speeches
• Became a teacher
• Wrote an autobiography

What famous words did Armstrong say when he stepped onto the Moon?

• To the stars and beyond!
• One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
• We come in peace for all mankind.
• Houston, we have a problem.

How fast did Armstrong fly experimental aircraft?

• 1,000 km/h
• 3,000 km/h
• 6,600 km/h
• 10,000 km/h

What was Armstrong’s main reason for becoming an astronaut?

• Fame
• Money
• Pushing the limits of flight
• Public speaking