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What is most likely the author’s purpose in the last sentence of the first paragraph?
At 46 hours 43 minutes Joe Kerwin, the CapCom on duty, said, "The spacecraft is in real good shape as far as we are concerned. We're bored to tears down here." It was the last time anyone would mention boredom for a long time.
to foreshadow the near disaster
What is the most likely meaning of psi as it is used in the following passage?
“The pressure in the No. 1 oxygen tank continued to drift downward; passing 300 psi, now heading toward 200 psi.”
It is most likely a measurement of pressure.
Which moon landing was Apollo 13 "supposed to be"?
3
Was Christmas always on December 25th?
No. They believe it was originally in the spring, but due to other cultures' big holidays on that day, they switched to compete with those holidays.
What's the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
What mainly alerted crew to the fact that an oxygen tank had exploded?
The sharp bang and a vibration
Which of these inferences about Mission Control is best supported by the text?
A. They are lazy.
B. They are nervous.
C. They are resourceful.
D. They are dehydrated.
C. They are resourceful.
What world record does the Apollo 13 mission claim?
Furtherest from the Earth's surface of any other humans
Decorating with green trees started with what ancient culture(s)?
Ancient Egypt or Greece
Which famous cartoon did animated Grinch movie creator Chuck Jones also help create?
Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote
Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between the crew and Mission Control?
How do we know that Mission Control was resourceful?
“Mission Control devised a way to attach the CM canisters to the LM system by using plastic bags, cardboard, and tape — all materials carried on board.”
How many days was the mission?
five
Santa used to be portrayed as spooky and mysterious until which beverage company produced ads with him?
Coco-Cola
The singer for "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" from the animated movie also voiced which cereal advertisement character for over 50 years?
Tony the Tiger from Frosted Flakes
How do we know the return trip was uncomfortable for the astronauts?
“The trip was marked by discomfort beyond the lack of food and water. Sleep was almost impossible because of the cold.”
Which of the following words most accurately describes the crew’s descent to Earth?
A. uncomfortable
B. fun
C. beautiful
D. energizing
A. uncomfortable
Who led the Apollo 13 mission?
James Lovell because he'd already done three space missions (most traveled astronaut)
What is the busiest day shopping for Christmas?
the Saturday before Christmas
How many hours of makeup did Jim Carey undergo to become the Grinch?
8 hours the first attempt
3 hours each time following
What was the inciting incident of this event?
the oxygen tank exploding
Who says, "Houston, we have a problem here"?
Jack Swigert
What type of generator is now sitting in the middle of the ocean, due to the emergency landing?
radioactive generator
Tinsel was originally made from?
silver
What color was the Grinch in the book?
Black and white, with pink eyes
He didn't become green until the animated film.