Guion Bluford — Questions and answers

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What special achievement did Guion Bluford accomplish on his first space journey?

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  1. He was the first person to build a Space Shuttle.
  2. He became the first African American in space. ✓
  3. He was the first person to visit Mars.
  4. He was the first person to walk on the moon.

Answer: He became the first African American in space.

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What important job did Guion Bluford have before he became an astronaut?

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  1. He was a baker in Philadelphia.
  2. He was a music teacher.
  3. He was a decorated fighter pilot. ✓
  4. He worked in a car factory.

Answer: He was a decorated fighter pilot.

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What was one of Guion Bluford's jobs as a mission specialist on STS-8?

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  1. To wash the Space Shuttle windows.
  2. To carefully watch satellites being put into space. ✓
  3. To cook dinner for all the astronauts.
  4. To drive the Space Shuttle like a car.

Answer: To carefully watch satellites being put into space.

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What two things were most important for every part of a Space Shuttle mission to work well?

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  1. Talking loudly and playing games.
  2. Meticulous planning and flawless execution. ✓
  3. Eating snacks and watching movies.
  4. Taking long naps and telling stories.

Answer: Meticulous planning and flawless execution.

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How many Space Shuttle missions did Guion Bluford go on in total, including his first one?

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  1. One mission.
  2. Two missions.
  3. Three missions.
  4. Four missions. ✓

Answer: Four missions.

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How did Guion Bluford's flight inspire many young people?

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  1. It made them want to become famous singers.
  2. It encouraged them to pursue jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math. ✓
  3. It taught them how to draw pictures of space.
  4. It made them want to learn how to drive a bus.

Answer: It encouraged them to pursue jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math.

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What did Guion Bluford do after he retired from NASA?

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  1. He became a chef in a famous restaurant.
  2. He started a new career as an actor.
  3. He took on leadership roles in private technology and defense companies. ✓
  4. He became a full-time painter of space scenes.

Answer: He took on leadership roles in private technology and defense companies.

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