Apollo 11: The Eagle Has Landed Quiz

Who were the first human beings to step onto the Moon?

• Sally Ride and Michael Collins

• Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn and Alan Shepard

What did Neil Armstrong say as he stepped onto the Moon?

• To infinity and beyond

• That's one small step for man...one giant leap for mankind

• Houston, we have a problem

• I have a dream

Who continued orbiting the Moon in the command ship, Columbia?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong

• Edwin Aldrin

• Michael Collins

How did the astronauts describe the Moon's appearance?

• Blue and green

• Black and gray

• Red and orange

• Yellow and white

What was the name of the lunar module that landed on the Moon?

• Falcon

• Eagle

• Raven

• Hawk

What was the last manned mission to the Moon?

• Apollo 17

• Apollo 20

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 13

What problem did the Eagle encounter during the landing?

• Low oxygen levels

• Computer overload

• Engine failure

• Communication loss

How did the astronauts feel while walking on the Moon?

• Weightless

• Tired

• Dizzy

• Heavy

What did Armstrong say when the Eagle landed on the Moon?

• One small step for man...one giant leap for mankind

• Houston, we have a problem

• The Eagle has landed!

• To infinity and beyond

In your opinion, what was the most dangerous part of the astronauts' descent to the moon and their experiences on the moon? Be sure to introduce your topic, state your opinion, and give at least 2 reasons from the text to support your opinion.