3rd-9 5W WEBWORK: Apollo Space Program Quiz

When did the Apollo space program start?

• 1958

• 1961

• 1966

• 1972

What was Gus Grissom's role in the Apollo program?

• He was the first man to walk on the Moon.

• He designed the lunar module.

• He was the command pilot of the first manned Apollo flight.

• He was in charge of mission control.

Which Apollo mission was the first to land humans on the Moon?

• Apollo 7

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 17

What tragic event happened to Gus Grissom and his crew during a pre-launch test for Apollo 1?

• They got lost in space.

• They safely landed in the wrong country.

• A fire broke out in the command module.

• The rocket failed to launch.

How many Apollo missions successfully landed astronauts on the Moon?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 7

What was the main goal of the Apollo space program?

• To explore Mars

• To land a man on the Moon and return him safely to Earth

• To build a space station

• To send a man into orbit around the Earth

Which Apollo mission was the first to orbit the Moon?

• Apollo 7

• Apollo 8

• Apollo 10

• Apollo 11

What significant achievement did Apollo 11 accomplish?

• It was the first manned mission to Mars.

• It was the first mission to use a lunar rover.

• It was the first mission to land humans on the Moon.

• It was the first mission to orbit the Earth.

Who was the first astronaut to step on the Moon during the Apollo program?

• Gus Grissom

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• Michael Collins

What was unique about Apollo 13's mission?

• It was the first to land on the Moon.

• It was the first to orbit the Moon.

• It successfully completed its mission despite a major in-space accident.

• It was the last Apollo mission.