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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the eyes of the engineers, what are the astronauts?
(a) National heroes.
(b) Essential to the success of the program.
(c) Partners in a great mission.
(d) Test subjects in an experiment.

2. At the insistence of the astronauts, what feature is finally designed into the capsule?
(a) A mayday beacon.
(b) A window.
(c) A homing device.
(d) A lavatory.

3. In Chapter 14, Deke Slayton is promoted within NASA. What is Deke Slayton's new title?
(a) Deputy Chief Controller.
(b) Communications Controller.
(c) Assistant Director of Flight Crew Operations.
(d) Director of Mission Control.

4. Which of the astronauts place a sign inside the capsule reading "No handball playing in this area" to help keep Shepard relaxed and loose?
(a) Deke Slayton.
(b) Gus Grissom.
(c) Gordon Cooper.
(d) John Glenn.

5. What does the Air Force award to their pilots who fly at altitudes over fifty miles?
(a) Air Force Astronaut Wings.
(b) A Distinguished Service Award.
(c) A Courageous Accomplishment Medal.
(d) A Medal of Honor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The launch was originally scheduled for May 2nd, but has to be delayed. What delays the launch?

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

4. When Cooper is in the capsule awaiting launch, all of his objective readings indicate that Cooper has done something no previous astronaut has done. What does Cooper do?

5. What is the nightmare that Jane Conrad has repeatedly?

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