Synthesizing Information about the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Question 9 • 2026 Summer 305 ELA/ESOL CR_Grade 8
Read the excerpt from Team Moon.The trouble with option 2 was that the venting might push the fuel to an unstable condition. Or, another possible outcome of the “burping”: what if the landing gear hadn’t deployed correctly? Could any movement, or any resulting burst—no matter how small—tip the LM over? Many a voice in the debate thought the safest option was to abort—now! But that opinion was quickly overruled by the Grumman and NASA leadership (who were confident of the landing gear), and the consensus of the leaders was that it would be safe to gently, gently burp the engine.
Answer
A
the venting might push the fuel to an unstable condition
B
that opinion was quickly overruled by the Grumman
C
what if the landing gear hadn’t deployed correctly
D
it would be safe to gently, gently burp the engine
Explanation
The excerpt presents several risks and worries, including unstable fuel and possibly faulty landing gear, before describing the leaders’ decision. The statement that it “would be safe to gently, gently burp the engine” expresses the consensus that this action was safe, making it the optimistic view.
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