Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health...

What motivated President Kennedy to speak that day?

• to persuade people to donate money to the Aerospace Medical Health Center

• to entertain people with a story about a man who walked on the moon

• to inform people about the contribution of the Aerospace Medical Health Center

• to encourage people to learn about careers that involve space travel

What phrase did President Kennedy use to describe people like Charles Lindbergh?

• risk takers

• pioneers in the air

• space travelers

• popular heroes

Which is President Kennedy’s claim?

• The United States Space Program is essential to our country.

• It takes leadership skills to be a member of the United States Space Program.

• The Aerospace Medical Health Center will open very soon.

• Many people work at the Aerospace Medical Health Center.

What counter-claim is found in this speech?

• Space travel is expensive, but worth it.

• Space travel has no value here on earth.

• The medical center is too large

• The medical center is outdated.

Which of these is NOT an advantage of the Space Program discussed by President Kennedy?

• The research may open-up new understanding of man’s relationship with his environment.

• The research may revolutionize the technology and techniques of modern medicine.

• The research may limit what is gained by traveling from planet to planet

• The research may lead to new safeguards against hazards common to many environments.

Where did President Kennedy see the new Saturn C – 1 rocket booster?

• on television

• at the new medical center

• on a trip to Ohio

• at Cape Canaveral

What did President Kennedy mean when he said, “This nation has tossed its cap over the wall of space, and we have no choice but to follow it”?

• It was a reference to Frank O’Connor, and the idea of following through with difficult goals.

• It was a quote from Charles Lindbergh, and the idea of following your dreams

• It was a quote from Frank O’Connor, and the idea of leaving others behind.

• It was a reference to Charles Lindbergh, and the idea of learning from mistakes.

Which of these speech writing techniques was NOT found in this speech?

• repetition of key phrases

• transitions to separate key ideas

• a bulleted list

• emphasis of central idea

According to Kennedy, America should

• take the lead in space exploration

• share the workload of space exploration with other countries.

• focus on healthcare and its effects on society.

• research more on the topic before proceeding further.

“Here at this center we have the laboratories, the talent, the resources to give new IMPETUS to vital research in the life centers.” What does “impetus” mean?

• new idea

• previously gained knowledge

• good reputation

• driving force