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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, "The Unscrewable Pooch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What record does Bob White set during one of his X-15 flights?
(a) The new longest flight duration record.
(b) The new speed record.
(c) The new distance record.
(d) The new altitude record.

2. While NASA is introducing and promoting Project Mercury, what is the Air Force trying to promote?
(a) Their new recruiting practices.
(b) Chuck Yeager's breaking of the sound barrier.
(c) The superior hand-to-hand fighting skills of the pilots.
(d) The high number of kills in the Korean conflict.

3. Why should Yeager be grounded and not allowed to fly the test flight to break the sound barrier on October 14th?
(a) He has two broken ribs.
(b) He has the flu.
(c) His wife is having a baby.
(d) He has been out drinking the night before.

4. What is the biggest challenge of landing on a carrier ship?
(a) Because the grey of the ship makes it hard to spot in the ocean.
(b) Because carrier ship landings are never discussed before attempting.
(c) Because the ship is pitching and rolling in the sea.
(d) Because the plane has to lose altitude so quickly.

5. Which of the astronauts place a sign inside the capsule reading "No handball playing in this area" to help keep Shepard relaxed and loose?
(a) Gus Grissom.
(b) John Glenn.
(c) Gordon Cooper.
(d) Deke Slayton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the astronauts is selected for the first Mercury flight?

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

3. Who is the biggest practical joker among the volunteers?

4. Who is Bob Gilruth?

5. When the men return from their trip to the White House, what question is on the mind of each of their wives?

(see the answer key)

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