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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 69-133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Fall 1980," what does Joan compare all the acronyms she is learning too?
(a) Learning Spanish.
(b) Learning Greek.
(c) Learning French.
(d) Learning German.

2. What type of pies are served at the barbecue at Steve and Helene's in August during training?
(a) Buttermilk pies.
(b) Banana cream.
(c) Lemon meringue.
(d) Blueberry pie.

3. How many times did Joan dress up as an astronaut for Halloween?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

4. Who invites Joan to lunch after the inaugural space shuttle program launch?
(a) Vanessa.
(b) Hank.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Griff.

5. Including Joan, how many candidates are to be in Group 9, when Joan joins NASA?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Joan's field?

2. What type of vehicle does Antonio drive?

3. What does Vanessa do when she sees that Hank is dead?

4. Where do Joan and Vanessa go to view the stars when Vanessa asks Joan to help her learn the constelations?

5. Who does Joan realize is afraid but fighting it when they are on the vomit Comet learning to deal with weightlessness?

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