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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. From the original volunteers for the program, how many are finally accepted as astronauts?
(a) 20.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

2. Where are the new astronauts stationed?
(a) Kennedy Space Center.
(b) Langley Air Force Base.
(c) Cape Canaveral.
(d) Edwards Air Force Base.

3. Why is Gus Grissom uncomfortable during the press conference?
(a) He hates being misquoted in the newspapers.
(b) He doesn't like people.
(c) He hates telling total strangers how he feels.
(d) He is camera shy.

4. What is the top speed attained during the October 14th flight?
(a) Mach 1.10.
(b) Mach 0.96.
(c) Mach 0.80.
(d) Mach 1.05.

5. When the astronauts arrive in Houston, they are told that there will be a "little" cocktail party for them. Where is the cocktail party held?
(a) The Astrodome.
(b) The Houston Space Center.
(c) The Exxon Oil Refinery.
(d) The Houston Coliseum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gus Grissom find to be the strangest experience for him in the beginning of the press conference?

2. When the book begins, where is the Naval Air Station that Pete Conrad is stationed at?

3. Why does Shepard see the Earth through the periscope in black and white?

4. How does Slayton refer to NASA's decision in statements to the press?

5. While not logging any flying time comes to bother all seven of the astronauts, which is the astronaut who finally voices their complaint?

(see the answer key)

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