Sergei Korolev — Questions and answers

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What was etched onto Sergei Korolev's face as he watched the rocket?

Choices

  1. A mixture of profound hope and immense pressure ✓
  2. A look of fear and sadness
  3. A big smile of excitement
  4. A puzzled and confused expression

Answer: A mixture of profound hope and immense pressure

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What group did Sergei Korolev found in Moscow to experiment with liquid-fueled rockets?

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  1. The Space Explorer's Club
  2. The Aviation Design Society
  3. The Group for the Study of Reactive Motion (GIRD) ✓
  4. The Rocket Builders Alliance

Answer: The Group for the Study of Reactive Motion (GIRD)

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After being released from the Gulag, what was Sergei Korolev's first important task?

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  1. To become a teacher at a university
  2. To reverse-engineer and improve the V-2 rocket ✓
  3. To build a brand new type of airplane
  4. To write a book about space travel

Answer: To reverse-engineer and improve the V-2 rocket

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How fast did Sputnik need to travel horizontally to stay in orbit around Earth?

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  1. About 100 kilometers per hour
  2. About 1,000 kilometers per hour
  3. About 28,000 kilometers per hour ✓
  4. About 100,000 kilometers per hour

Answer: About 28,000 kilometers per hour

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What was Sergei Korolev secretly known as during his lifetime?

Choices

  1. The Rocket Man
  2. The Space Pioneer
  3. The Chief Designer ✓
  4. The Star Creator

Answer: The Chief Designer

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