What is the Sputnik satellite and why is it important in the context of the story?

• The Sputnik satellite was the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. It inspired the protagonist, Homer Hickam, to pursue his interest in rocketry and space exploration.

• Sputnik was a weather satellite launched by China in 2003. It had no impact on the protagonist's interest in rocketry.

• Sputnik was a failed satellite mission by NASA in 1972. It had no relevance to the story.

• The Sputnik satellite was a communication satellite launched by the United States in 1965. It had no significance in the story.

How does the launch of Sputnik impact the Rocket Boys' aspirations and goals?

• It inspires them to pursue their dreams of building and launching their own rockets.

• It leads them to become astronauts instead of pursuing rocket building.

• It causes them to give up on their dreams and pursue other interests.

• It has no impact on their aspirations and goals.

What is the role of Quentin Wilson in the Rocket Boys' journey?

• He is the main antagonist who tries to stop the Rocket Boys.

• He is a member of the Rocket Boys and contributes his knowledge of math and science.

• He is the principal of Big Creek High School.

• He has no role in the Rocket Boys' journey.

What scientific principle did Homer and his friends need to understand to successfully launch their rockets?

• Aerodynamics

• Photosynthesis

• Magnetism

• Evaporation

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What was the name of the group Homer and his friends formed to build rockets?

• Rocket Boys

• Space Explorers

• Star Gazers

• Astro Pioneers

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What was the primary motivation for Homer and his friends to start building rockets?

• To win a science fair

• To escape their small town

• To gain fame and recognition

• To explore their interest in space

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Which subject did Homer and his friends need to excel in to improve their rocket designs?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Mathematics

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What was the main goal of Homer and his friends in building rockets?

• To win a science fair

• To travel to space

• To impress their classmates

• To get a scholarship

What scientific principle is demonstrated by the Rocket Boys' need to calculate the trajectory of their rockets?

• Newton's Third Law of Motion

• The Law of Conservation of Energy

• The Theory of Relativity

• The Doppler Effect

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Which chemical reaction is crucial for the propulsion of the Rocket Boys' rockets?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Electrolysis

• Fermentation

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