Making Text Connections
What was the name of the mission of the Space Race
Apollo 11
What is central idea?
overall summary of the story
what sentence from paragraph 4 Best shows that Buzz Aldrin was humble?
A. I can't see the moon from my bedroom window
B. But I do like to go on my patio and watch it rise majestically over Los Angeles
C. I just feel grateful it let us land safely in 1969 and let us take off
C. I just feel grateful it let us land safely in 1969 and let us take off
First to fly
What are TWO phrases that the author uses in paragraph 14 that most strongly convey the seriousness of the situation
A. Dangerous and uncomfortable
B. Under the intense forces with an audible bang
C. two spacecraft parts
D. boarders of the now closed blinds
A & B
Which detail from the passage explains the unique connection that Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Mike Collins had?
A. "Landing on the moon - with all of the risks - sounds scary."
B. "The strangest feeling was standing on the surface and looking back home at Earth - where every other human being was except the three of us."
C. "The Eagle was like home on the moon - only we didnt have two wives telling us to clean up."
B. "The strangest feeling was standing on the surface and looking back home at Earth - where every other human being was except the three of us."
How does the author introduce the central idea in the first paragraph?
A. he describes in detail Aldrin's training
B. He uses metaphors to help the reader understand Aldrin's point of View
C. He reveals Personal details about Aldrin's and the moon landing
D. He identifies the connection between the astronauts and history
C. He reveals Personal details about Aldrin's and the moon landing
In paragraph 9, Aldrin claims to feel safe because ___
A. This was his third mission to the moon, so he knew how to prepare
B. The Eagle was engineered correctly and had plenty of supplies
C. The lunar module was named Eagle and an eagle insignia was on his arm patch
D. he believed Neil Armstrong and Mike Collins were the best trained astronauts in the country.
C. The lunar module was named Eagle and an eagle insignia was on his arm patch
based off the image "1969: Apollo 11 commemorative button."
which paragraph from the passage would best be supported by the image of the commemorative button?
A. Paragraph 4
B. Paragraph 6
C. Paragraph 12
D. Paragraph 15
B. Paragraph 6
In paragraph 3, How does Vladimir Suvorov's description of the ignition moment contrast with what Gagarin experiences at ignition?
A. Suvorov describes a powerful moment from the outside of the rocket, while Gagarin experiences a quieter moment from inside the rocket
B. Suvorov writes about how he lost his hearing because he was so close, while Gagarin has a more peaceful moment during takeoff
C. Gagarin experiences fear and excitement at the moment of ignition, while Suvorov experiences joy and pride
A. Suvorov describes a powerful moment from the outside of the rocket, while Gagarin experiences a quieter moment from inside the rocket
Which is central idea of first passage?
A. Aldrin experienced emotional highs and lows throughout his journey to reach the moon
B. The astronauts used their critical thinking skills, which led to the mission's success.
C. The power struggle between Houston's command center and Aldrin endangered the mission.
A. Aldrin experienced emotional highs and lows throughout his journey to reach the moon
What does Paragraph 18 reveal about Buzz Aldrin?
A. He used jokes to lighten the mood
B. He didn't trust the guidance of the team in Houston
C. He believed the mission was a serious one
D. He wanted to be the lead pilot of the lunar module
A. He used jokes to lighten the mood
"First to fly"
What advantage would an image of japan provide for the reader if it was included with paragraph 7?
A. It would reveal to the reader why Japan was an ally of Russia
B. it would demonstrate why Gagarin wanted to visit Japan
C. It would provide the reader with a better idea of Japan's weather patterns.
D. It would help the reader visualize what Gagarin saw as he looked out his window
D. It would help the reader visualize what Gagarin saw as he looked out his window
In paragraph 10, the Author quotes Gargarin saying, "Of all the nights I had seen in my lifetime, none was remotely comparable to night in space. I have [.....] blackness of space."
What idea does this quote serve to develop?
A. The night sky had emotional impact
B. The night skies observed on Earth and in Space have interesting similarities and differences
C. The stars look brighter when observed from space
D. The colors of the sunset are vivid when viewed from space
A. The night sky had an emotional impact of Gagarin
Which of the following expresses a central idea of the passage?
A. Gagarin's experiences as the first man in space impacted him in a deep, emotional way
B. The soviets dedication to space travel was an example of their resolve
C. The colors found on Earth and in space represent how humans ,can connect to the universe
A. Gagarin's experiences as the first man in space impacted him in a deep emotional way
How does paragraph 5 show the emotional impact the mission had on Gagarin?
A. He began to cry as he witnessed the beauty of Earth from space for the very first time
B. He was amazed by the beauty of Earth from space as he realized the significance of what he was seeing
C. he was so excited to see new things about Earth that he began to write about his encounter
D. He was suddenly frightened by how dark, vast, and empty space seemed
B. He was amazed by the beauty of Earth from space as he realized the significance of what he was seeing
"First to fly"
Image: 1963: Hail the Soviet People- the pioneers of space"
What is the advantage of including this image with this particular text?"
A. It reveals the Soviets true agenda about the space race
B. It allows the Soviets to show their artistic side in the space race
C. It helps the Soviets' get ahead of the Americans in the space race
D. It communicates the Soviets' attitude toward their space race program
D. It communicates the Soviets' attitude toward their space race program
Which of the following statements accurately explains how paragraph 2 connects to the passage as a whole?
A. It establishes Aldrin's background in aviation
B. It communicates Aldrin's feelings as he looks back on his experiences as an astronaut
C. It introduces an event that will be described in more detail later in the passage
C. It introduces an event that will be described in more detail later in the passage
Which detail from the passage BEST conveys the central idea?
A. "Inside the spacecraft, Gagarin found it hard to identify the exact moment when the rocket left the ground."
B. "As he continued to look at the revolving scene, he was struck by the beauty of it- a curved horizon above an Earth of surprisingly intense blue, the deep black of space
C. He was feelings great and would have been happy to continue the flight
B. "As he continued to look at the revolving scene, he was struck by the beauty of it- a curved horizon above an Earth of surprisingly intense blue, the deep black of space
"First to fly"
Why is Gagarin's mother most likely weeping as he is launching into space?
A. She was upset that he didn't say goodbye
B. She was worried about his safety
C. She was happy that he was making history
D. She was proud of her country sending a man into space
B. She was worried about his safety
How did Aldrin's reaction to seeing Earth from space contrast with Gagarin's reaction ?
A. Aldrin felt excitement while Gagarin felt solitude
B. Aldrin felt isolated from the rest of the world while Gagarin felt surrounded by it
C. Gagarin felt fearful throughout his journey while Aldrin felt pride
D. Gagarin felt exhausted at the end of his journey while Aldrin felt fearful
B. Aldrin felt isolated from the rest of the world while Gagarin felt surrounded by it