How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 106 questions on Apollo mission goals, milestones, and outcomes.

What format does the quiz use?

Every question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there is no timer.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Yes. You can select how many questions to play and set the difficulty; Mixed combines easy, medium, and hard items.

What topics are covered besides the Moon landings?

You’ll see test flights, Earth-orbit missions, lunar-orbit rehearsals, and later science-focused Apollo outcomes.

What are common mistakes players make on this quiz?

Players often mix up Apollo 7–10 mission roles, confuse planned goals with actual outcomes, or misplace key firsts across Apollo 11–17.

Online Quiz: Apollo missions: goals

About this quiz

What you’ll explore

From Apollo 1’s lessons learned to the lunar landings and Skylab-era transitions, this set focuses on why each mission flew and what it accomplished.

Each question has 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through timelines, objectives, and outcomes without rushing.

Skills you’ll practice

You’ll sharpen your ability to connect mission numbers with goals (test, orbit, land, science) and to place outcomes in the right historical context.

Choose your question count before you start, and pick a difficulty level to match your comfort—Mixed blends straightforward recall with deeper program knowledge.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Mixing up Apollo 7/8/9/10 roles (systems tests vs lunar orbit rehearsal)
Confusing mission goals with outcomes (planned vs actually achieved)
Overlooking crew/module details that change the mission’s purpose
Blending Apollo mission results with Gemini or Skylab facts
Misplacing key “firsts” across Apollo 11–17

How difficulty stays balanced

The quiz alternates between broad milestones and specific mission outcomes, so you’re not stuck in only trivia or only overview. Easier items reinforce the timeline, while tougher ones test nuanced objectives, experiments, and post-mission results.