How well do you know Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques?

Question 1. Where was David Saint-Jacques born?

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• Saint-Lambert, Québec
• Puvirnituq, Nunavik
• Québec, Québec
• Honolulu, Hawaii

Question 2. What was David's job before becoming an astronaut?

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• Engineer
• Astrophysicist
• Family Doctor
• All of the above

Question 3. What was David's main motivation to study and work in multiple fields?

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• To have the most accomplishments possible
• A drive to understand all he can
• A desire to always challenge himself
• To become an astronaut

Question 4. When was David selected to become a Canadian astronaut?

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• 2004
• 2009
• 2012
• 2017

Question 5. When did David first become fascinated by space?

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• As a child
• As a teenager
• During his work as astrophysicist
• During his work as a family physician

Question 6. Where will David go during his first mission to space in December 2018?

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• An asteroid
• The Moon
• The International Space Station
• Mars

Question 7. What will David's responsibilities include during his mission?

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• Conducting science experiments
• Acting as Soyuz co-pilot
• Being a crew medical officer
• All of the above

Question 8. How long will David spend in space during this first mission?

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• 1 month
• 3 months
• 6 months
• 1 year

Question 9. Inspired by the European Space Agency's tradition of naming astronaut missions, David chose the name Perspective for his mission. Why did he choose this name?

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• The unique experience of seeing the Earth from space.
• Experiencing life through other people's perspectives.
• Living with people from different cultures.
• Viewing the Moon from another perspective.

Question 10. What does David consider to be his greatest life achievement?

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• Becoming an astronaut
• Studying engineering like his father and grandfather
• Working as a medical doctor in an isolated Inuit community in Nunavik
• Raising his three children with his wife