WorksheetsJohn Glenn Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What inspired John Glenn’s early interest in flying?
Watching movies about astronauts
He and his dad took a ride in an airpline
Seeing planes at a nearby airfield
Reading books about outer space
What major event in John Glenn’s life happened during World War II?
He became an astronaut
He served as a fighter pilot
He built airplanes for the military
He invented new flying technology
What was the name of the spacecraft John Glenn piloted to orbit Earth?
Friendship 7
Apollo 11
Voyager 1
Mercury 6
What was John Glenn’s historic accomplishment in 1962?
He was the first person to walk on the moon
He was the first American to orbit Earth
He discovered a new planet
He built the first spacecraft
How many times did John Glenn orbit Earth during his space mission?
One time
Two times
Three times
Four times
Why was John Glenn’s mission considered so important?
It proved Americans could explore outer space
It was the first mission to land on the moon
It showed how to build safer spacecraft
It helped start the Apollo program
What quality best describes John Glenn as an astronaut?
Careless
Brave
Impatient
Reckless
What was one challenge John Glenn faced during his space mission?
The spacecraft’s engine stopped working
A heat shield on his spacecraft seemed loose
He lost communication with NASA
He ran out of oxygen
After his career as an astronaut, what role did John Glenn take on?
He became a teacher
He worked as a scientist
He served as a U.S. Senator
He designed spacecraft
Why was John Glenn’s return to space in 1998 so remarkable?
He was the first person to travel to Mars
He was the oldest person to travel to space
He set a record for the longest spacewalk
He discovered new planets during the mission
What does the phrase “Godspeed, John Glenn” mean?
It was a code word for his mission
It was a way of wishing him a safe and successful journey
It was the name of his spacecraft
It was the title of a newspaper article
What is the main message of Godspeed, John Glenn?
Hard work and bravery can lead to incredible accomplishments
Space exploration is too dangerous for humans
Flying planes is more exciting than being an astronaut
John Glenn received a (a) for his bravery and achievements in space exploration. It was a recognition of his significant contributions to science and history.
The scientist carefully (a) the experiment in the laboratory, following every step outlined in the procedure.
After years of study, she finally earned her (a) in engineering, allowing her to work on designing spacecraft.
The rocket launch was delayed (a) bad weather, which made it unsafe to proceed.
The astronauts tested an (a) spacecraft to determine whether the new design could handle extreme conditions in space.
There was a (a) in the spacecraft’s communication system, causing a brief loss of contact with mission control.
The heat shield on the capsule was made of a special (a) that could withstand extreme temperatures during reentry.
The team of explorers embarked on a (a) to uncover new information about the uncharted planet, showing determination and curiosity.
The scientists were (a) to the broadcast from mission control, listening closely for updates about the spacecraft's status.
The mission was challenging, but the astronauts (a) succeeded in completing it, proving their dedication and teamwork.
