Question

a new landing
i can only remember bits and pieces of the stellar spectacle,
but i do remember the reactions of my family and what it meant
to them. on that hot summer day in 1969, i would witness a
historical moment in space exploration as the apollo 11 mission
brought men to the surface of the moon. although i was only 8
years old, i knew that if something is on every television channel,
it must be important!
\get in here!\ my mother cried out to my father. \its about to
start!\
i followed my father into the living room, and we both sat on
the sofa, staring at the small, fuzzy screen while the newscaster
introduced the event. as my parents both stared intently, i began
to feel just as curious myself.
we heard the well - known phrase uttered from armstrongs
voice: \thats one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind.\
tears ran down my fathers face, and i understood the
significance of the event. i sat there silently for a minute, and then
my father looked at me, smiling and nodding.
\this universe is so huge,\ he said, \but it doesnt matter. in
just a little more time, think of where you could go, what you could
do.\
in fact, that is all i could think about after that day. my interest
in science and engineering grew rapidly, and i eventually made
my way into a prestigious school where i began helping to design
a new spacecraft for a private company.

select the correct answer
this passage takes place during the apollo 11 moon landing. how does this event affect the narrator?
a. the narrator is conflicted because he can never be as famous as the astronauts from the apollo 11 mission
b. the event convinces the narrator of the importance of science and space exploration
c. the event makes the narrator proud of his countrys accomplishments and perseverance
d. the narrator feels indifferent about the event and does not share his parents interest

Explanation:

The passage states that after the Apollo 11 moon - landing, the narrator's interest in science and engineering grew rapidly and he eventually got into a prestigious school related to space - craft design. This shows that the event influenced his view on the importance of science and space exploration.

• Option A: There is no mention of the narrator being conflicted about not being as famous as astronauts.
• Option C: There is no indication of the narrator being proud of his country's accomplishments in the text.
• Option D: The narrator was curious and his interest in science grew, so he was not indifferent.

Answer:

B. The event convinces the narrator of the importance of science and space exploration