Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Address Quizzes
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Q. Reagan says, "We know we share this pain with all of the people of our country. This is truly a national loss." What is the purpose of this statement?
To bring the country together in a time of mourning
To deflect his sadness about the Challenger Disaster onto everyone else
To make the sadness less painful by distributing it among the entire population
To remind people what it means to be an American
Q. Which of the following is a recurring theme throughout Ronald Reagan's political career?
Anti-communism
Demilitarization
Nancy's unbridled spending habits
Big government oversight
Q. When Reagan references Sir Francis Drake, he is doing what?
Showing off his knowledge of world history
Aligning the Challenger Seven with the great explorers of history
Going off-script
Referencing his days as a sailor
Q. In his "Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Address," President Reagan makes a point of highlighting the astronauts'
intelligence.
courage.
love of freeze-dried food.
communication skills.
Q. Which of the following is not a potential theme of the "Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Address"?
Bravery
Excitement of the great unknown
Carelessness
Technology v. Nature