A Brave Journey to the Moon
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
60
One sunny day, astronauts Neil and Buzz climbed into a big spaceship. With a loud roar, they took off towards the moon. It was a long journey, but they were brave. Finally, they landed on the moon. "It's a small step for man, but a giant leap for mankind," said Neil. They came back home, leaving footprints on the moon.
Question 1
Who were the astronauts in the story?
A
Neil and Buzz
Explanation. The story mentions that the astronauts were Neil and Buzz.
B
John and Paul
C
Mike and Chris
D
Sam and Ben
E
Tom and Jerry
Question 2
What did Neil mean by 'a small step for man, but a giant leap for mankind'?
A
The moon is very far away
B
Walking on the moon is difficult
C
Their journey was very long
D
Their personal achievement represents a huge advancement for all of humanity
Explanation. Neil's statement means that though their action might seem small (a single step), it represents a significant achievement (a giant leap) for all of mankind.
E
They were the first people to walk on the moon
Question 3
What did the astronauts leave on the moon?
A
Flag
B
Spaceship
C
Equipment
D
Footprints
Explanation. The story states that the astronauts left 'footprints' on the moon.
E
Map
Question 4
How did the astronauts feel about their journey?
A
Excited
B
Nervous
C
Scared
D
Brave
Explanation. The story mentions that the astronauts were 'brave' during their long journey.
E
Tired
Question 5
What journey did Neil and Buzz embark on?
A
A journey to the stars
B
A journey to the sun
C
A journey to the moon
Explanation. The story describes how Neil and Buzz took off towards the 'moon'.
D
A journey to Mars
E
A journey to Jupiter
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