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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. As soon as Shepard is debriefed, where is he flown to?
(a) Boston.
(b) Washington, DC.
(c) Cape Canaveral.
(d) Edwards Air Force Base.

2. What is the nightmare that Jane Conrad has repeatedly?
(a) That Jane is in the pilot's seat of a doomed plane.
(b) That a figure is coming up the walk to tell her that her husband had been killed.
(c) That her husband leaves her.
(d) That a test plane will crash into their house.

3. Who is John Glenn's greatest ally in the debate over how the astronauts should conduct themselves?
(a) Gordon Cooper.
(b) Gus Grissom.
(c) Scott Carpenter.
(d) Deke Slayton.

4. How many kills does Yeager have by the end of World War II?
(a) 13 1/2.
(b) 10.
(c) 5 1/2.
(d) 21.

5. Why is Pete Conrad transferred to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland?
(a) Because he is entering the Navy's test-pilot school.
(b) Because he has to prepare for combat missions in Korea.
(c) Because he is promoted to Lieutenant.
(d) Because he requested a post involving less danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why should Yeager be grounded and not allowed to fly the test flight to break the sound barrier on October 14th?

2. What is Cape Canaveral's new function?

3. How does Ted Whelan die?

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. Which of the astronauts' wives has been previously divorced--a matter of public record that is not reported in the Life article?

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