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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of doctor is Lydia?
(a) ER.
(b) Neurologist.
(c) Cardiac.
(d) Trauma surgeon.

2. When does STS-1, the inaugural mission of the space shuttle program launch?
(a) March 9, 1981.
(b) April 12, 1981.
(c) June 19, 1981.
(d) May 5, 1981.

3. What type of trips do Lydia's family take and not invite her?
(a) Skiing.
(b) Camping.
(c) Cruises.
(d) Hiking.

4. After the leak on the shuttle, how long can Lydia survive without treatment for the bends?
(a) 10 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 20 hours.
(d) 5 hours.

5. Who is going to be the ASCAN to go to Toronto to study the RMS (robotic arm)?
(a) Hank.
(b) John.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Lydia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of plane is used to simulate weightlessness for the ASCANs?

2. What sport did Griff play at his New England prep school?

3. Where are Joan and other mission specialists sent to learn how to bail out over the ocean?

4. How much older was Steve than Vanessa?

5. In "Fall 1980," what does Joan compare all the acronyms she is learning too?

(see the answer key)

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