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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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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.
2
What does metabolism mean?
advancements made in medical research
processes that allow living things to grow and survive
procedures followed in hospitals
discoveries that have been made in space
3
What is the benefit of Space Exploration for Heart patients?
There are no benefits for the heart
Dangerous exposure to toxic gas
Replacement of hearts from space
Improved monitoring with warnings
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Does JFK believe the US should be a leader?
No, We are never going to lead we have no power.
Yes, we are second to none because we are rich and powerful.
No, The US is second to Soviet Union, let them lead.
Yes, we must work with Soviet Union to take over Space.
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What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?
space research will be too difficult and dangerous
assuming that space research has little value on earth
wanting to go to space too quickly
thinking that we need larger spaceships
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What does impairment mean?
resistance to disease
the desire to overcome a flaw
an injury or weakness
a special talent or ability
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Who is the author of this speech?
John F. Kennedy
Ken Johnson
Jose Kennedy
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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
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Work that is tedious is
easy
boring
fun
challenging
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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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Kennedy uses first, second, and third in his speech to
be more convincing
connect to ordinary Americans
respond to his opponents
organize his ideas
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An impetus is a
roadblock
driving force
casual meeting
special talent
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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
important discoveries in space have already been made
space research competes for resources needed on earth
space is a partisan issue
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Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they
were air pioneers who trained in San Antonio
worked at a training field in San Antonio
were in San Antonio listening to the speech
flew missions across the Atlantic Ocean
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When was the speech given?
The day Kennedy died
November 1963
1957
Last week
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What is a synonym for the word impetus?
stopping
motivation
discouraged
blocking
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Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?
They are exploring new areas of medical research.
They are preparing to travel into space.
They are making headlines with their discoveries.
They work in the city where so many famous pilots trained.
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Kennedy says that America should
partner with other superpowers
divide the work among other nations
take the lead in space exploration
focus solely on medical space research
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Where is this speech being delivered?
Via Radio for the whole country
California
Texas
NASA
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What does Kennedy say our country is filled with?
crisis, opportunity and achievement
crisis and opportunity
crisis
criminals and optimist
