Part 9 -From the Earth to the Moon

Mr. Dolloff

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  1. The name of the lunar lander (LEM) for this mission was:

    2. Your answer:
    Eagle
    Antares
    Falcon
    Odyssey

  2. The first American in space was:

    3. Your answer:
    Alan Shepard
    Deke Slayton
    Edgar "Pete" Mitchell
    John Glenn

  3. Alan Shepard was grounded from flying for 10 years because of:

    4. Your answer:
    an inner-ear disorder
    fear of heights
    heart problems
    breaking NASA rules

  4. Shepard's crew was originally scheduled for what mission?

    5. Your answer:
    Apollo 13
    Apollo 12
    Apollo 11
    Gemini 6

  5. One of the problems this mission had to deal with was:

    6. Your answer:
    false abort command
    oxygen tank exploding
    fire in the cockpit
    getting struck by lightning

  6. Which of the following astronauts was NOT a member of this mission?

    7. Your answer:
    Alan Shepard
    Stu Roosa
    Buzz Aldrin
    Edgar "Pete" Mitchell

  7. While Shepard was grounded, what did he do?

    8. Your answer:
    worked as an insurance salesman
    became a U.S. senator
    worked as the astronauts boss
    worked on an oil rig

  8. The number of this Apollo mission was:

    9. Your answer:
    13
    10
    14
    16

  9. How did the computer display get fixed?

    10. Your answer:
    it didn't, astronauts used the stars for navigation
    by tapping on it with a flashlight
    by using velcro and duct tape
    by rewiring it

  10. Shepard's secretary warned visitors of his mood by:

    11. Your answer:
    posting pictures of him
    whispering a secret code word
    sending out daily notes to the astronauts
    calling them on the phone

  11. Alan Shepard hit a tennis ball on the moon for miles and miles.

    12. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  12. One of the problems they had on this mission was an inability to get their radar working.

    13. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  13. Shepard was checking out a new car dealership he was investing in when he had his first attack.

    14. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  14. This mission took place in the year 1966.

    15. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  15. One of his fellow astronausts helped Alan Shepard find a doctor to cure his ailment.

    16. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

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