Reagan's Challenger Speech Quiz

What tragic event is the focus of the speech?

• A major earthquake

• The Challenger space shuttle disaster

• A presidential assassination attempt

• A significant economic downturn

How many astronauts were lost in the Challenger tragedy?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

What message does the speaker convey to the school children of America regarding the tragedy?

• Painful events are a part of exploration and discovery.

• The space program will be halted indefinitely.

• They should pursue careers in space exploration.

• The future belongs to those who avoid risks.

What is the speaker's outlook on the future of the space program after the tragedy?

• It will be significantly scaled back due to safety concerns.

• It will continue with more flights and civilian involvement.

• It will focus solely on unmanned missions.

• It will be privatized to reduce government risk.

To whom does the speaker compare the dedication of the Challenger crew?

• Christopher Columbus

• Sir Francis Drake

• Neil Armstrong

• Amelia Earhart