Question

Part A

What is a main idea of “Go, John Glenn!”?


Glenn understands that part of the job of being an astronaut is being patient while waiting for the okay for take off.

Space exploration has become unpopular in the United States since the flight of Friendship 7.

The goal for U.S. space missions to take the lead over other countries in space exploration was dangerous at times.

Glenn is unaware of how much danger he is in as his capsule returns to the earth.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?


“Today, there are no ticker-tape parades when the space shuttle returns from one of its many missions.”

“But that only shows how far space flight has come since John Glenn’s flight in Friendship 7, when space was all race and risk.”

“‘Why don’t you fix your little problem … and light this candle?’ Shepard had asked Mission Control. Glenn smiled at the memory.”

“Finally, Glenn’s voice burst through the long silence. ‘Boy, that was a real fireball!’”

Answer 1

The main idea of "Go, John Glenn" is given Option (a) or (i) and the best details that support (part-A) is option (B) or (ii) about the friendship.

What is the main of "Go, John Glenn?"

Colin Burgess recalls the historic moment when Glenn's space capsule blasted into space in this story.

John Glenn became the third American to journey into space with Friendship. He was also the first person to orbit the Earth three times.

Thus, Colin Burgess wrote the book to demonstrate that Glenn knows patience is a crucial attribute for an astronaut.

Therefore, the idea is that Glenn recognizes that "being patient" while waiting for clearance to take flight is part of the duty of an astronaut.

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