The Ares Program. Mankind reaching out to Mars to send people to another planet for the very first time and expand the horizons of humanity blah, blah, blah. The Ares 1 crew did their thing and came back heroes. They got the parades and fame and love of the world.
Ares 2 did the same thing, in a different location on Mars. They got a firm handshake and a hot cup of coffee when they got home.
Ares 3. Well, that was my mission. Okay, not mine per se. Commander Lewis was in charge. I was just one of her crew. Actually, I was the very lowest ranked member of the crew. I would only be “in command” of the mission if I were the
only remaining person. What do you know? I’m in command.
Comprehension Questions
1. Who is Commander Lewis?
A. The previous commander of Ares 3
B. The previous commander of Ares 2
C. The current commander of Ares 1
2. Why is the narrator in command?
A. The previous commander passed down the title
B. The narrator is the only remaining person
C. The narrator was chosen
A. The previous commander passed down the title
B. The narrator is the only remaining person
C. The narrator was chosen
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
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