Apollo 11 Mission Trivia

The transcript narrates the story of Apollo 11, focusing on astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the Moon while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history by landing on its surface. It details the mission's launch, the challenges faced during the lunar landing, the experiments conducted, and Collins' solitary journey in the command module. The narrative highlights the teamwork and individual roles that contributed to the mission's success.

Who were the three astronauts aboard the Apollo 11 mission?

• Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, and John Glenn

• Buzz Aldrin, John Glenn, and Neil Armstrong

• Michael Collins, John Glenn, and Neil Armstrong

• Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, and Neil Armstrong

What was Michael Collins' role during the Apollo 11 mission?

• He conducted experiments on the moon

• He was the mission commander

• He was the first to step on the moon

• He orbited the moon in the command module

Why was Neil Armstrong chosen to be the first to step onto the moon instead of Buzz Aldrin?

• Neil was the mission commander

• Buzz had difficulty climbing out of the lunar module

• Neil was more experienced

• Buzz volunteered to go second

What did Neil Armstrong say when he first stepped onto the moon?

• To infinity and beyond

• Houston, we have a problem

• The Eagle has landed

• One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

How long did Neil and Buzz stay on the moon's surface?

• 5 hours and 36 minutes

• 12 hours and 36 minutes

• 2 hours and 36 minutes

• 21 hours and 36 minutes

What were the three minor experiments conducted on the moon?

• Measuring solar particles, distance to Earth, and meteor impacts

• Measuring solar particles, distance to Mars, and moonquakes

• Measuring solar particles, distance to Earth, and moonquakes

• Measuring solar particles, distance to Mars, and meteor impacts

What did Neil and Buzz notice about the smell of the moon?

• It smelled like flowers

• It smelled like spent gunpowder

• It had no smell

• It smelled like fresh air

How high was Michael Collins orbiting above the far side of the moon?

• 80 miles

• 50 miles

• 60 miles

• 70 miles

How many computer commands did Michael Collins have to make while orbiting the moon?

• 750

• 800

• 850

• 900

What did Michael Collins see every 120 minutes while orbiting the moon?

• The sun rise

• The stars

• The earth rise

• The moon rise