1. What is Kennedy's purpose for giving this speech?
A. To present a chronology of human achievements
B. To explain the threat that other countries pose to the United States
C. To encourage students to support the United States in the race to reach the moon
D. To promote increased funding for NASA and space exploration
2. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A. Lines 8-11 ("No man … half-century")
B. Lines 46-49 ("If this … deterred")
C. Lines 49-51 ("The exploration … all time")
D. Lines 81-85 ("We choose … skills")
3. As used in line 44, "enterprised" most nearly means
A. undertaken.
B. funded.
C. promoted.
D. determined.
4. What does Kennedy suggest about the motivations of other countries attempting to reach the moon?
A. They wish to embarrass the United States by reaching the moon first.
B. They are trying to advance technology for the good of humanity.
C. They want to use the moon for hostile military actions.
D. They lack the scientific knowledge to accomplish their goals.
5. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A. Lines 24-28 ("Only last … tonight")
B. Lines 29-31 ("This is … new dangers")
C. Lines 58-61 ("We have … understanding")
D. Lines 68-71 ("We set … all people")