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instructions: read each question carefully and circle the letter of the correct answer. part a: reagan - address to the nation 1. what is the purpose of reagans speech? a. to explain technical details b. to honor astronauts and comfort the nation c. to argue against space exploration d. to encourage people to stop watching nasa 2. which line best supports the idea that reagan wanted to comfort children? a. we mourn seven heroes. b. i want to say something to the schoolchildren of america... c. weve grown used to wonders in this century. d. the future doesnt belong to the fainthearted. 3. which of the following best summarizes the speech? a. reagan gives a technical report. b. reagan comforts the nation, honors astronauts, and encourages perseverance in space exploration. c. reagan blames nasa for the explosion. d. reagan warns that space travel should end. 4. a central idea of the speech is— a. space travel is too dangerous to continue. b. the challenger crew should be remembered with honor and courage. c. nasa must take responsibility for mistakes. d. americans should stop trusting technology. 5. in the line they slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of god, the phrase suggests— a. the astronauts became angels after death. b. the astronauts failed their mission. c. the astronauts would return stronger. d. the astronauts were punished. 6. the word fainthearted in the future doesnt belong to the fainthearted most nearly means— a. cowardly b. intelligent c. cautious d. fearless 7. how does reagan organize his speech? a. by explaining events in exact order b. by moving from mourning to comfort, then to hope c. by comparing space travel to war d. by using humor to distract the nation 8. which part of the speech most helps develop the theme of resilience? a. the opening tribute to astronauts b. the address to schoolchildren c. the historical comparisons to explorers d. the closing with hope for the future 9. reagans viewpoint about space exploration is— a. it is too dangerous to continue. b. it is important and worth the risk. c. it is unimportant to america. d. it should only be done by other countries. 10. how does reagans tone reveal his purpose? a. his angry tone blames nasa. b. his scientific tone explains technical problems. c. his solemn yet hopeful tone comforts the nation. d. his humorous tone lightens the mood. part b: mother to son 11. what is the central idea of the poem? (rl.8.2 parallel) a. life is like a smooth crystal stair. b. life is full of struggles, but you must keep climbing. c. success comes easily. d. wealth solves lifes problems.

Explanation:

1. Reagan's speech was to honor astronauts and comfort the nation after a space - related tragedy.
2. "We mourn seven heroes" shows the intention to comfort, especially children who were watching.
3. The speech comforts the nation, honors astronauts, and encourages perseverance in space exploration.
4. A central idea is that the Challenger crew should be remembered with honor and courage.
5. The phrase implies the astronauts' noble and almost spiritual journey.
6. "Fainthearted" means cowardly.
7. Reagan moves from mourning to comfort and then to hope in his speech organization.
8. The closing with hope for the future helps develop the theme of resilience.
9. Reagan believes space exploration is important and worth the risk.
10. His solemn yet hopeful tone comforts the nation.
11. The central idea of "Mother to Son" is that life is full of struggles, but one must keep climbing.

Answer:

1. B. To honor astronauts and comfort the nation
2. A. "We mourn seven heroes"
3. B. Reagan comforts the nation, honors astronauts, and encourages perseverance in space exploration
4. B. The Challenger crew should be remembered with honor and courage
5. A. The astronauts became angels after death
6. A. Cowardly
7. B. By moving from mourning to comfort, then to hope
8. D. The closing with hope for the future
9. B. It is important and worth the risk
10. C. His solemn yet hopeful tone comforts the nation
11. B. Life is full of struggles, but you must keep climbing