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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "The Vote".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From the pilots' point of view, what is the only thing lacking during their astronaut training?
(a) The intense and constant media scrutiny.
(b) Flying time.
(c) Resources being funneled to the program.
(d) The pioneer spirit.

3. Which of the astronauts rises early each morning to do his roadwork where everyone can see him?
(a) Gus Grissom.
(b) Deke Slayton.
(c) John Glenn.
(d) Wally Schirra.

4. As a result of his record-setting flight, where does Bob White show up?
(a) On the cover of Life magazine.
(b) At Langley Air Force Base.
(c) At the celebratory party at Pancho's.
(d) On the cover of Newsweek magazine.

5. What did the astronauts most often hit in the procedures trainer?
(a) The communications button.
(b) The launch button.
(c) The abort handle.
(d) The oxygen stir handle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is NASA's press representative paid per year?

2. What feature makes Pete Conrad different from a lot of other pilots?

3. Who does NASA hire to be the astronauts' press representative?

4. Which magazine buys the exclusive rights to the astronauts' personal stories for $500,000?

5. When the chimpanzee's rocket is launched, the rocket climbs at a slight higher angle that it is supposed to climb. What is the result?

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