One Giant Leap Comprehension

Of these events, which event is most important in One Giant Leap?

• Eagle and Columbia orbiting the moon

• Preparing for moonwalk

• Splashdown

• Landing of the Eagle

What is the author’s point of view about Earth?

• all war started on Earth

• Earth is a special place

• space is fragile and beautiful

• Earth can be a frightening place

Which statement is true about Apollo 11?

• it was a historic event

• it was a simple task to accomplish

• was too risky

• was not adventurous

What is the point of view of the astronauts after moonwalk but before returning to Earth?

• energized

• refreshed

• nauseous

• exhausted

What kind of book is One Giant Leap?

• fiction

• myth

• informational

• autobiography

Which statement best supports how the astronauts knew that they were a part of something so much larger than themselves?

• “They try to ease their worries-but there is no escape from this.”

• “A surprise call comes from the President"

• “Now they fly in perfect formation.”

• “The small craft touches down.”

What was the main problem during the descent to land on the moon?

• They were running low on fuel.

• There was no problem.

• It was hard to breathe from the oxygen.

• The lights were flickering.

Which sentence from the story BEST helps the reader visualize what space felt like to the astronauts?

• The treads of his boot leave a perfectly crisp print in the dust.

• He jumps to the landing leg’s round footpad.

• They twirl like slow-motion tiptoe dancers.

• His voice sounds staticky and far away.

What is the effect of the Eagle’s top half rising?

• The Eagle soars towards the moon.

• The Eagle begins to land.

• The Eagle is orbiting the moon to connect to Columbia

• The Eagle is going to Mars.

Who said "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Michael Collins

• Brian Floca

• Neil Armstrong