The Exciting Journey of Apollo 11
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
94
Once upon a time, three brave astronauts named Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins went on an exciting adventure. They flew a spaceship named Apollo 11 all the way to the moon! It was the first time humans had ever been on the moon. They planted an American flag and took a moon walk. Did you know, the moon's gravity is so low that the astronauts felt like they were bouncing! After exploring the moon, they flew back to Earth. The journey of Apollo 11 was a huge success and a big step for mankind.
Question 1
Who are the astronauts mentioned in the story?
A
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins
Explanation. According to the text, the astronauts who flew in Apollo 11 are Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins
B
John Glenn, Alan Shepard, and Gus Grissom
C
Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, and Alexei Leonov
D
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Michael Collins, and Alan B. Shepard Jr.
E
Charles Conrad Jr., Alan L. Bean, and Richard F. Gordon Jr.
Question 2
What does the term 'moon walk' mean in this context?
A
A dance move
B
Walking on the surface of the moon
Explanation. In this context, 'moon walk' refers to space astronauts walking on the surface of the moon
C
Walking in a moonlit night
D
Walking in a park named 'Moon Walk'
E
A type of moon cake
Question 3
What was different about the gravity on the moon?
A
The gravity is non-existent
B
The gravity is the same as on Earth
C
The gravity is so low that the astronauts felt like they were bouncing
Explanation. As mentioned in the story, the moon's gravity is so low that the astronauts felt like they were bouncing
D
The gravity is stronger than on Earth
E
There is no gravity on the moon
Question 4
What did the astronauts do after they landed on the moon?
A
They started a moon colony
B
They explored the moon and flew back to Earth
Explanation. The story mentions that after landing, they explored the moon, planted an American flag, and then returned to Earth
C
They visited the dark side of the moon
D
They made contact with alien life
E
They planted a flag from each country in the world
Question 5
Why was the journey of Apollo 11 considered a big step for mankind?
A
Because it was the first time humans had ever been on the moon
Explanation. The text states that the journey of Apollo 11 was a big step for mankind because it was the first time humans had ever been on the moon
B
Because it was the first time a spaceship was named Apollo 11
C
Because it was the first time astronauts planted an American flag on the moon
D
Because it was the first time astronauts felt like they were bouncing
E
Because it was the first time mankind had traveled to the moon and back
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