Reread paragraphs 3–4 of the speech. Then answer the multiple-choice questions that follow.

From “We Choose to Go to the Moon” by President John F. Kennedy
3 Surely the opening vistas of space promise high costs and hardships, as well as high reward. So it is not surprising that some would have us stay where we are a little longer to rest, to wait. But this city of Houston, this state of Texas, this country of the United States, was not built by those who waited and rested and wished to look behind them. This country was conquered by those who moved forward--and so will space.

4 …[M]an, in his quest for knowledge and progress, is determined and cannot be deterred. The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in this race for space.
Which of the following sentences from the speech is the best statement of President Kennedy's purpose for delivering the speech?

Answer choices for the above question

A. "This country was conquered by those who moved forward—and so will space."

B. “…[M]an, in his quest for knowledge and progress, is determined and cannot be deterred.”

C. “So it is not surprising that some would have us stay where we are a little longer to rest, to wait.”

D. “But this city of Houston, this state of Texas, this country of the United States, was not built by those who waited and rested and wished to look behind them.”
Which of the following sentences is the best example of the president appealing to his audience's emotions to achieve his purpose?

Answer choices for the above question

A. “This country was conquered by those who moved forward—and so will space.”

B. "But this city of Houston, this state of Texas, this country of the United States, was not built by those who waited and rested and wished to look behind them."

C. “The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in this race for space.”

D. “Surely the opening vistas of space promise high costs and hardships, as well as high reward.”
Why is the emotional appeal in Question 2 effective to achieving Kennedy’s purpose?

Answer choices for the above question

A. In this appeal, the president appeals to the audience’s hopes and fears.

B. In this appeal, the president makes historical references.

C. In this appeal, the president speaks indirectly to the Soviet Union.

D. In this appeal, the president speaks directly to the pride of Houston, Texas, and the entire country.