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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "The Vote".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much is NASA's press representative paid per year?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $0.
(c) $125,000.
(d) $37,500.

2. Which of the astronauts commands the least star power?
(a) Deke Slayton.
(b) John Glenn.
(c) Scott Carpenter.
(d) Alan Shepard.

3. What did the astronauts most often hit in the procedures trainer?
(a) The oxygen stir handle.
(b) The abort handle.
(c) The launch button.
(d) The communications button.

4. What is Jim Lovell's nickname?
(a) Ace.
(b) Scooby.
(c) Ears.
(d) Shaky.

5. Who does NASA hire to be the astronauts' press representative?
(a) Leo DeOrsey.
(b) Alfred Godfrey.
(c) John Mortey.
(d) Betty Grissom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days before the planned Mercury launch do the Russians put a man into space?

2. Which two astronauts are selected to be the backup astronauts?

3. Why do fighter pilots have an intense dislike for flight surgeons?

4. Which pilot marches into General Schwichenberg's office, throws an enema bag on his desk, and refuses to give himself any more enemas?

5. When Pete receives his top-secret orders, what is the project he is being asked to volunteer for?

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