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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, "The Operational Stuff".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How far away from the intended splash zone does the capsule land?
(a) 40 miles.
(b) 250 miles.
(c) 100 miles.
(d) 7 miles.

3. Who does Annie Glenn refuse to let into her house because the press storm around the launch is so excruciating to her?
(a) Vice President Johnson.
(b) Jackie Kennedy.
(c) Alan Shepard.
(d) President Kennedy.

4. Which pilot marches into General Schwichenberg's office, throws an enema bag on his desk, and refuses to give himself any more enemas?
(a) Pete Conrad.
(b) Alan Shepard.
(c) Wally Schirra.
(d) Jim Lovell.

5. What does every fighter jock also think of himself as?
(a) An indestructible force.
(b) An ace driver.
(c) A ladies' man.
(d) A being just beneath God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state is Chuck Yeager from?

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

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

4. Why does the unmanned flight receive very little public attention?

5. How many kills does Yeager have by the end of World War II?

(see the answer key)

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