Buzz Aldrin: Reaching for the Moon Quiz

What nickname did Buzz’s sister give him?

• Eddie

• Buzzer → Buzz

• Brother

• Neil

What did Buzz refuse to let go of when he fell into the lake?

• His bike

• His toy airplane

• A bucket of rocks

• His fishing pole

Why did Buzz choose West Point instead of the Naval Academy?

• He wanted to be in the Air Force

• His father studied there

• He didn’t like the water

• He wanted to play football

What did Buzz and Neil Armstrong do first after landing on the moon?

• Take photographs

• Call their families

• Put up the American flag

• Collect moon rocks

Buzz Aldrin's real name was _____ ______.

Buzz's ______ called him 'Buzzer.'

Buzz Aldrin flew a plane with his father when he was four years old.

• true

• false

The _____ was the name of the spacecraft that landed on the moon.

Buzz Aldrin studied aeronautics and astronautics at a university.

• true

• false

Buzz Aldrin was selected as an astronaut on his first application.

• true

• false