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Question 1
Claim
What claim can you make about this section of the article?
Answer: Correct! Go to question 2.
Answer: Incorrect. The answer is A. A is correct because the author cites the Armstrong quote about a "giant leap for mankind" and relates the "magnificent" nature of the moon's surface as well as many other details that prove how incredible this accomplishment was for our space program. B is incorrect because it is not even a part of the article. C is incorrect because it is a minor detail in the article and does not represent the author's claim. D is incorrect because it is also not a part of the article. Go to question 2.
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Question 2
Evidence
Which of the following statements from the article provide evidence to support the claim from question 1? Select ALL that apply.
Answer: Correct! Go to question 3.
Answer: Incorrect. The answers are A, B and C. A is correct because it supports how incredible the accomplishment was and the world knew it. If half a billion people are watching a television airing of an event, these viewers believe the event is important. B is correct because the American flag symbolizes importance and accomplishment. The flag along with the commemoration of the lost crew is further evidence to support the incredible significance of this event. C is correct because it proves that the crew was also doubtful that this level of accomplishment was possible. When they achieved it, they were stunned themselves! D is incorrect because it cites future hopes for space travel but it does not directly support the accomplishment of this specific space event. Go to question 3.
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Question 3
Reasoning
Explain why the evidence from question 2 supports the claim in question 1.
Sample Answer:The evidence in question 2 supports the claim because past missions to the moon failed and the astronauts perished. This evidence shows how dangerous the mission was. Putting a flag on the moon not only honored the U.S. with this amazing achievement, but also recognized the lost astronauts. Even when Apollo 11 landed on the moon, the astronauts and people at NASA could not believe it had happened because it was such an incredible accomplishment. If the experts were astonished at their own accomplishment, it must have been seemingly beyond reach.