Back to the Moon: The Artemis II Mission

Which statement BEST states the main idea of the passage?

• Artemis II focuses on testing spacecraft systems while orbiting the Moon.

• The Artemis II mission shows how space travel has changed since Apollo 17.

• Artemis II plays an important role in preparing humans for future Moon missions.

• Astronauts on Artemis II observe the Moon and practice flying the spacecraft.

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Which sentence BEST supports the main idea in part A?

• The author lists the names of the astronauts on the mission.

• The author explains when the mission launched and how long it lasts.

• The author describes how astronauts test the Orion spacecraft in deep space.

• The author tells when astronauts last landed on the Moon.

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Why does the author mention the Apollo 17 mission?

• To explain why astronauts stopped exploring space

• To compare an earlier Moon mission with Artemis II

• To describe how astronauts landed on the Moon

• To explain how spacecraft were built in the past

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According to the passage, what is one purpose of the Artemis II mission?

• To collect rocks from the Moon

• To land astronauts on Mars

• To test the Orion spacecraft in deep space

• To build a space station near the Moon

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What is the author's point of view about the Artemis II mission?

• The author thinks the Artemis II mission and other space missions are too dangerous for people.

• The author believes that the Artemis II mission should be the last mission to the Moon.

• The author believes all people should travel to the Moon.

• The author feels that the Artemis II mission is important for advancing space travel.

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Which statement from the text BEST shows the author's point of view from part A?

• "The last time astronauts landed on the Moon was in 1972."

• "Artemis II does not land on the Moon."

• "These tests help scientists learn more about long space missions."

• "Artemis II is a positive and exciting step toward returning people to the Moon."

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What can the reader infer from the last paragraph?

• NASA will stop exploring space after Artemis II

• Moon missions are easier than Mars missions

• The Moon may help prepare humans for future space travel

• Astronauts prefer short missions

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Which sentence BEST explains how the author supports the idea that Artemis II prepares humans for future space missions?

• The author explains that the Moon was last visited by astronauts in 1972.

• The author describes astronauts practicing flying the Orion spacecraft and testing life-support systems in deep space.

• The author lists the names of the astronauts who are part of the Artemis II crew.

• The author states that the mission lasts about 10 days and returns to Earth.

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Which statement BEST explains how paragraph 4 supports the main idea of the passage?

• It explains why astronauts enjoy traveling in space.

• It describes how astronauts observe Earth from space.

• It shows how testing spacecraft systems helps prepare for future missions.

• It compares Artemis II to the Apollo missions.

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How does the photograph help the reader better understand the Artemis II mission described in the passage?

• It helps the reader visualize the powerful launch of the Artemis II rocket.

• It shows what the surface of the Moon looks like from space.

• It explains how astronauts live inside the spacecraft.

• It proves that the Artemis II mission landed astronauts on the Moon.

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