The answer is C: "By demonstrating the awesome force of rocket technology, Kennedy hopes the audience will be inspired to support expansion of the space program."
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In Chapter 5, Percy wakes up after having battled the Minotaur and doesn't know where he is. He is soon told that he is at Camp Half-Blood; that the Greek gods of mythology truly exist; that he himself is a demigod, or half-blood; and that he has to remain at Camp Half-Blood or else face more monsters.
I agree and reading this motivates me