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Part A

What inference can be made about the American public based on the information in “Go, John Glenn!”?


They are no longer interested in space exploration.

They are less interested in the flight than other countries.

They are relieved that Glenn’s mission was a success.

They do not think that Glenn will return from space.
Question 2
Part B

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


“As John Glenn rode into the sky on February 20, 1962, America held its breath.”

“Grown men, even New York City police officers, wept just to see John Glenn go by.”

“On darkened Australia, city lights glowed brightly, turned on as a beacon for the astronaut far overhead.”

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