In his speech at Rice University what did JFK emphasize as the reason for pursuing the Moon landing?

B) Because it was hard and would demonstrate courage and progress

What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argument?

B) To address and disprove opposing viewpoints

Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?

They are exploring new areas of medical research.

What evidence does Chris use to support his claim?

Bike riding is refreshing, invigorating, and allows them to explore nature.

What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?

assuming that space research has little value on earth.

What is the main argument in the conversation between Anna and Chris?

A) Whether Anna and Chris should go shopping or bike riding this weekend

What role did the “Hidden Figures” play in the U.S. Space Race?

African American women mathematicians who performed crucial calculations

Kennedy says that America should

take the lead in space exploration.

What does NASA stand for?

B) National Aeronautics and Space Administration

What does metabolism mean?

processes that allow living things to grow and survive

What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?

Space research competes for resources that are needed here on earth.

Which task might be the most tedious?

Doing your math homework everyday

What is a claim in a piece of writing?

B) The writer’s position on an issue or problem

What is Anna’s claim in the conversation?

B)They should go shopping to refresh their wardrobes & enjoy retail therapy

What was the primary reason the U.S. felt pressure to compete in the Space Race during the late 1950s and 1960s?

B) To prove technological and scientific superiority over the Soviet Union

Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they

were air pioneers who trained in San Antonio.

Which of the following was a significant achievement by the Soviet Union during the early years of the Space Race?

B) Launching the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1

How did JFK’s vision for space exploration continue after his death?

B) NASA named the Kennedy Space Center in his honor & continued his vision

In his 1961 speech, what bold goal did President John F. Kennedy set for the United States in the Space Race?

C) Landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth

What is one goal of NASA’s Artemis Program?

B) To land the first woman and person of color on the Moon

What is evidence in an argument?

Any information that helps prove a claim, such as facts or quotes

What was one major impact of the Apollo 11 Moon landing?

B) It proved that human space travel and Moon exploration were possible.

What historic achievement did Apollo 11 accomplish on July 20, 1969?

B) Landing the first humans on the Moon

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1
In his speech at Rice University what did JFK emphasize as the reason for pursuing the Moon landing?
A) Because it would be easy and inexpensive
D) Because it would allow the U.S. to claim ownership of the Moon
C) Because it would help the U.S. collaborate with the Soviet Union
B) Because it was hard and would demonstrate courage and progress
2
What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argument?
B) To address and disprove opposing viewpoints
D) To confuse the reader with unrelated information
A) To summarize the main points of the argument
C) To provide personal opinions without evidence
3
Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?
They are exploring new areas of medical research.
They work in the city where so many famous pilots trained.
They are making headlines with their discoveries.
They are preparing to travel into space.
4
What evidence does Chris use to support his claim?
Shopping is a social activity where they can catch up & give fashion advice
Bike riding is refreshing, invigorating, and allows them to explore nature.
Bike riding is too tiring and not worth the effort.
Shopping helps them find new clothes that make them feel confident.
5
What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?
assuming that space research will be too difficult and dangerous.
wanting to go to space too quickly.
thinking that we need larger spaceships.
assuming that space research has little value on earth.
6
What is the main argument in the conversation between Anna and Chris?
D) Whether Anna and Chris should watch a movie together
B) Whether Anna and Chris should stay home and relax
C) Whether Anna and Chris should go on a vacation
A) Whether Anna and Chris should go shopping or bike riding this weekend
7
An impetus is a
roadblock.
driving force.
special talent.
casual meeting.
8
What role did the “Hidden Figures” play in the U.S. Space Race?
C) They were engineers who designed the first rockets.
D) They were politicians who funded NASA’s programs.
A) They were astronauts who flew on early space missions.
African American women mathematicians who performed crucial calculations
9
Kennedy says that America should
take the lead in space exploration.
divide the work among other nations.
partner with other superpowers.
focus solely on medical space research.
10
What does NASA stand for?
C) North American Space Agency
D) National Agency for Space and Aeronautics
A) National Association for Space Advancement
B) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
11
What does metabolism mean?
discoveries that have been made in space
procedures that are followed in hospitals
advancements made in medical research
processes that allow living things to grow and survive
12
What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?
Space research is a partisan issue.
The important discoveries in space have already been made.
Space research competes for resources that are needed here on earth.
The benefits of space research will take too long to realize.
13
Which would NOT serve as an impetus to study harder?
A reward from a parent
A mention on the honor roll
A speech on physical fitness
A chance to play on a team
14
Work that is tedious is
boring.
challenging.
easy.
secret.
15
Which task might be the most tedious?
Redecorating your room
Planning a party
Doing your math homework everyday
Walking your dog
16
What is a claim in a piece of writing?
D) A question the writer asks the reader
C) A list of evidence used to support an argument
B) The writer’s position on an issue or problem
A) A summary of the main ideas
17
If a person’s metabolism were not functioning properly, what symptom might be present?
Labored breathing
Tanned skin
Shiny hair
Toned muscles
18
What is Anna’s claim in the conversation?
B)They should go shopping to refresh their wardrobes & enjoy retail therapy
D) They should go to a movie instead of shopping or biking.
A) They should go bike riding to explore nature and get exercise.
C) They should stay home and save money.
19
What does impairment mean?
an injury or weakness
a special talent or ability
the desire to overcome a flaw
resistance to disease
20
What was the primary reason the U.S. felt pressure to compete in the Space Race during the late 1950s and 1960s?
B) To prove technological and scientific superiority over the Soviet Union
C) To develop commercial space travel
D) To collaborate with other countries on space exploration
A) To establish colonies on the Moon
21
Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they
worked at a training field in San Antonio.
were in San Antonio listening to the speech.
were air pioneers who trained in San Antonio.
flew missions across the Atlantic Ocean.
22
Which of the following was a significant achievement by the Soviet Union during the early years of the Space Race?
B) Launching the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1
D) Sending the first rover to Mars
C) Building the International Space Station
A) Landing the first humans on the Moon
23
How did JFK’s vision for space exploration continue after his death?
A) The U.S. stopped all space exploration programs.
C) The Soviet Union took over leadership in space exploration.
D) JFK’s speeches were forgotten, & space exploration lost public interest
B) NASA named the Kennedy Space Center in his honor & continued his vision
24
In his 1961 speech, what bold goal did President John F. Kennedy set for the United States in the Space Race?
C) Landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth
A) Building a permanent space station in orbit
D) Launching the first satellite into orbit
B) Sending a probe to explore Mars
25
What is one goal of NASA’s Artemis Program?
C) To establish a permanent colony on Mars
D) To end all human space exploration
B) To land the first woman and person of color on the Moon
A) To send the first rover to explore Venus
26
What is evidence in an argument?
A summary of the main points in a text
Any information that helps prove a claim, such as facts or quotes
A personal opinion that supports a claim
A question that challenges the reader’s perspective
27
Kennedy uses the words first, second, and third in his speech to
connect to ordinary Americans.
organize his ideas.
respond to his opponents.
be more convincing.
28
What was one major impact of the Apollo 11 Moon landing?
C) It led to the discovery of life on the Moon.
D) It caused a decline in interest in space technology.
A) It ended the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
B) It proved that human space travel and Moon exploration were possible.
29
What historic achievement did Apollo 11 accomplish on July 20, 1969?
B) Landing the first humans on the Moon
D) Building the International Space Station
C) Sending the first rover to Mars
A) Launching the first satellite into orbit
30
Which condition would be considered an impairment?
A slight limp
Sensitive taste buds
20/20 vision
A photographic memory

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