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Follow Gerry and Vern as they face danger on the moon, testing their bond as brothers and teaching them about strength in the face of adversity.
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Moonwalk By Ben Bova
Vocabulary Her bicycle tire was stuck in the rille. a. rocky ledge on the cliff b. wide crack in the ground
Her favorite puppy was the runt. a. smallest b. sweetest
His brother always taunted him. a. teased b. chased
The boys trudged across the lawn. a. shuffled quietly b. walked slowly
The wagon fell into the trench. a. ditch b. crater
The teacher is summoning his students. a. taking care of b. calling upon
The boy with the broken ankle staggered down the sidewalk. a. stumbled b. jerked
Comprehension Which of these events happened FIRST in the story? a. Dad went to inspect the new telescope. b. Dad told the boys to stay in the shelter.
Why did Gerry attempt the jumps his brother did? a. He knew he could jump farther than Vern. b. He did not want Vern to know he was scared.
What conclusion can you draw about the moon from information in the story? a. The moon does not have air that people could breathe. b. The moon stays the same temperature throughout the day.
What was the MAIN problem in the story? a. Vern got hurt and his suit was damaged. b. Vern and Gerry went out of the shelter.
Which event happened after Vern fell into the rille? a. The sun started to rise. b. Gerry checked his thermometer.
Vern got hurt because he was _____________. a. stubborn b. foolish
Which of the following is an important theme of the story? a. The moon is very cold until the sun comes up. b. Parents make rules to keep their children safe.
Which detail supports the theme that people often exhibit unusual strength during an emergency? a. Vern kept Gerry from falling down. b. Gerry carried Vern to the shelter.
Vern was safe once he was back in the shelter because it had _______________. a. its own air supply and temperature control. b. a medical station with first aid equipment.
Which of the following generalizations can be made from information in the story? a. Earth is far away from other planets. b. The moon is a dangerous place to live.
Group Work How did Gerry’s behavior change after the accident?
After the accident, Gerry went from pretending to be tough to really being tough in order to save his brother’s life.
Group Work How will Vern’s relationship with his brother probably change after the events in the story?
Group Work How did Dad probably feel when he returned to the shelter and saw the boys?
He was probably angry that they did not follow his directions but relieved that they were able to get back to the shelter.