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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Edward's pilots miffed by NASA's treatment of Grissom after the mistake in the capsule?
(a) NASA gives Grissom a $20,000 bonus.
(b) NASA sends Grissom to the White House.
(c) NASA provides extensive interview opportunities to Grissom.
(d) NASA doesn't punish Grissom.

2. How long is the second Russian cosmonaut in space for?
(a) 4 hours .
(b) 1 day.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 10 hours.

3. Where is Cape Canaveral located?
(a) Cocoa Beach, Florida.
(b) Destin, Florida.
(c) Jacksonville, Florida.
(d) Miami Beach, Florida.

4. Muroc Army Air Base is renamed in 1948. What is its new name?
(a) Kennedy Army Air Base.
(b) George Air Force Base.
(c) Edwards Air Force Base.
(d) Cape Canaveral.

5. What problem does the Army have with Yeager piloting the X-1?
(a) They can't convince him the sound barrier is real.
(b) They can't keep his wife away from the base.
(c) They can't stop him from drinking.
(d) They can't hold him back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is a part of the "new breed" of Air Force pilots?

2. What is the name of the first Russian cosmonaut?

3. What feature makes Pete Conrad different from a lot of other pilots?

4. What is Jim Lovell's nickname?

5. Which astronaut is named to fly in the second Mercury capsule?

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