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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "On the Balcony".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gus Grissom's wife gives birth to their first child, where is Gus?
(a) In the delivery room.
(b) On a top-secret mission.
(c) On base, completing his flight training.
(d) Fighting overseas in Korea.

2. What is Gus Grissom awarded for his actions during combat in Korea?
(a) The Ace Award.
(b) The Distinguished Flying Cross.
(c) The Superior Aviator Award.
(d) The Purple Heart.

3. Who is the only Marine in the group of seven astronauts?
(a) John Glenn.
(b) Gus Grissom.
(c) Pete Conrad.
(d) Alan Shepard.

4. When asked by a reporter how many of the astronauts expect to return from space, how many of them raise their hands?
(a) 7.
(b) 12.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. What is the name Yeager gives to his plane?
(a) Soaring Eagle.
(b) Glamorous Glynnis.
(c) Rocketing Rickshaw.
(d) Guns of Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the top speed attained during the October 14th flight?

2. What is the biggest challenge of landing on a carrier ship?

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

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

5. How many fighter jocks volunteer for the top-secret civilian program?

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