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Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center
Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center
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A comprehension Quiz after reading JFK's speech.
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Work that is tedious is
fun
challenging
boring
easy
2
What does impairment mean?
the desire to overcome a flaw
a special talent or ability
an injury or weakness
resistance to disease
3
What is Kennedy's claim?
We can only improve through space.
Medicine in Space makes life healthier and happier.
Space is the answer to all of our problems.
Technology changes by exploring space
4
What does metabolism mean?
discoveries that have been made in space
procedures followed in hospitals
advancements made in medical research
processes that allow living things to grow and survive
5
Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they
were in San Antonio listening to the speech
were air pioneers who trained in San Antonio
flew missions across the Atlantic Ocean
worked at a training field in San Antonio
6
Kennedy says that America should
take the lead in space exploration
partner with other superpowers
divide the work among other nations
focus solely on medical space research
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What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?
wanting to go to space too quickly
assuming that space research has little value on earth
space research will be too difficult and dangerous
thinking that we need larger spaceships
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An impetus is a
special talent
driving force
casual meeting
roadblock
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What is a synonym for the word impetus?
motivation
stopping
blocking
discouraged
10
Who is the author of this speech?
Jose Kennedy
Collections Textbook
Ken Johnson
John F. Kennedy
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What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?
benefits of space research will take too long to realize
space is a partisan issue
important discoveries in space have already been made
space research competes for resources needed on earth
12
What is the benefit of Space Exploration for Heart patients?
There are no benefits for the heart
Replacement of hearts from space
Improved monitoring with warnings
Dangerous exposure to toxic gas
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Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?
They are making headlines with their discoveries.
They are exploring new areas of medical research.
They are preparing to travel into space.
They work in the city where so many famous pilots trained.
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Where is this speech being delivered?
NASA
Texas
California
Via Radio for the whole country
15
What does JFK say the mistake Americans make about space?
The the Soviet Union owns space.
That space exploration is not for our country.
Assuming space research has too much value.
Assuming space research has no value.
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What major idea does Kennedy stress in his speech?
Astronauts as sacrificing to benefit the rest of our world.
The health benefits of living in space.
Health/technology discoveries gained in space exploration.
The dangers of improving life by exploring space.
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When was the speech given?
The day Kennedy died
November 1963
1957
Last week
18
Kennedy uses first, second, and third in his speech to
organize his ideas
be more convincing
connect to ordinary Americans
respond to his opponents
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What does Kennedy say our country is filled with?
crisis and opportunity
criminals and optimist
crisis, opportunity and achievement
crisis
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Does JFK believe the US should be a leader?
Yes, we are second to none because we are rich and powerful.
No, We are never going to lead we have no power.
Yes, we must work with Soviet Union to take over Space.
No, The US is second to Soviet Union, let them lead.
