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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. Based on the magazine article that is run on Glenn, Grissom, and Shepard, what do these three become known as?
(a) The First Three.
(b) The Chosen.
(c) The Golden Boys.
(d) The Lucky Ones.

2. What do the engineers see as the most difficult, challenging, and pioneering part of the project?
(a) The flight itself.
(b) The technology.
(c) The flying capsule.
(d) The courage necessary to fly in the capsule.

3. Which of the astronauts' wives has been previously divorced--a matter of public record that is not reported in the Life article?
(a) Deke Slayton.
(b) Gordon Cooper.
(c) Wally Schirra.
(d) Gus Grissom.

4. What do the pilots at Edwards finally expect the public to realize based on the chimpanzee's successful flight?
(a) That the dream of space travel is finally a reality.
(b) That the ape is being considered for a medal of courage.
(c) That only a real, trained pilot is capable of flying the Mercury capsule.
(d) That any trained animal can pilot the capsule and that the pilots at Edwards are the real pilots.

5. Why do fighter pilots have an intense dislike for flight surgeons?
(a) They don't have good insurance.
(b) They would rather be flying than in a waiting room.
(c) They hate needles.
(d) They don't want to be grounded for medical reasons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the astronauts most often hit in the procedures trainer?

2. How many planes does a pilot have to shoot down in combat to be considered an "ace"?

3. Why does Janet Conrad support her husband's decision to join the astronaut program?

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

5. Which of the astronauts rises early each morning to do his roadwork where everyone can see him?

(see the answer key)

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