Introduction: Space Cadet Quiz: Test Your Astronomy Knowledge!

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Step into the role of a space cadet in training with this interactive terminal-based Astronomy Quiz! Answer 25 challenging questions about planets, moons, stars, and galaxies, and see if you have what it takes to become a true space explorer.

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Step 1: Set Up Your Python Environment

Make sure you have Python 3.x installed.

  1. Download from python.org if needed.

Use a terminal or command prompt to check your Python version:

python --version


Step 2: Create the Project File

  1. Open a text editor (VS Code, Notepad++, or even plain Notepad).
  2. Create a new file and name it:

space_cadet_quiz.py
  1. Copy the full Python code of the quiz into this file.


Step 3: Run the Quiz

Open your terminal or command prompt.

Navigate to the folder containing your space_cadet_quiz.py file.


cd path_to_your_file

Run the program:


python space_cadet_quiz.py

Follow the on-screen instructions:

  1. Enter numbers 1-4 to answer each question.
  2. Enjoy fun space facts after every question.
  3. See your final score and encouragement at the end!


Step 4: Customize (Optional)

  1. You can add more questions by editing the questions list in the code.
  2. Add more fun facts to the space_facts list.
  3. Change text colors in the terminal by modifying the ANSI color codes:

GREEN = "\033[92m"
RED = "\033[91m"
YELLOW = "\033[93m"
CYAN = "\033[96m"
RESET = "\033[0m"