Yuri Gagarin — Questions and answers

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What kind of competition made the US and Soviet Union want to go to space so quickly?

Choices

  1. A friendly science competition
  2. An intense Cold War rivalry ✓
  3. A race to build the biggest rocket
  4. A challenge from aliens

Answer: An intense Cold War rivalry

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What kind of special training did Yuri Gagarin go through to prepare for spaceflight?

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  1. Learning to cook fancy meals
  2. Centrifuge tests and parachuting ✓
  3. Practicing playing board games
  4. Taking long naps

Answer: Centrifuge tests and parachuting

From page 5

What was Gagarin's main job during the Vostok 1 mission?

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  1. To fly the spacecraft manually
  2. To be an observer and emergency backup pilot ✓
  3. To fix any broken parts
  4. To sing songs to stay entertained

Answer: To be an observer and emergency backup pilot

From page 6

How did Yuri Gagarin safely return to Earth after his orbit?

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  1. The capsule landed gently in the ocean
  2. He used a special ladder to climb down
  3. He ejected from the capsule and parachuted down ✓
  4. Another spaceship picked him up

Answer: He ejected from the capsule and parachuted down

From page 7

What did Yuri Gagarin say about Earth after seeing it from space?

Choices

  1. "It's too cold up here!"
  2. "The Earth is so beautiful, let's protect it!" ✓
  3. "I wish I brought more snacks!"
  4. "I can see my house from here!"

Answer: "The Earth is so beautiful, let's protect it!"

From page 8

Whose flight was made possible because of Yuri Gagarin's pioneering journey?

Choices

  1. Sergei Korolev's
  2. Valentina Tereshkova's ✓
  3. Neil Armstrong's
  4. Laika the dog's

Answer: Valentina Tereshkova's

From page 9

What famous phrase, meaning 'Let's go!', is associated with Yuri Gagarin's spirit of exploration?

Choices

  1. "To infinity and beyond!"
  2. "Houston, we have a problem."
  3. "Poyekhali!" ✓
  4. "One small step for man..."

Answer: "Poyekhali!"

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