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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 276-332.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much younger is Barbara than Joan?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 3 years.

2. What type of vehicle does Antonio drive?
(a) Ford.
(b) Chevy.
(c) Mazda.
(d) Dodge.

3. What type of dog do Steve and Helene have?
(a) Border collie.
(b) Blue heeler.
(c) Great Dane.
(d) German shepherd.

4. At the time Frances goes to boarding school, what is the longest amount of time Joan has gone without seeing her since Frances was born?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 10 days.
(c) A month.
(d) 20 days.

5. What type of plane is used to simulate weightlessness for the ASCANs?
(a) KC-46 Pegasus.
(b) KC-135 Stratotanker.
(c) KC-10 Extender.
(d) A330 MRTT.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joan begins her training at NASA, how many men have been lost over the last 20 years?

2. How long after Joan is scheduled to go into space is Vanessa scheduled to go?

3. How many feet higher can the Northrop T-38 Talons fly than a comerical airplane?

4. How old was Vanessa when her father died?

5. After Vanessa goes for a swim, what time do Joan and Vanessa agree to meet in the lobby for dinner?

(see the answer key)

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