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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) Essential to the success of the program.
(b) Test subjects in an experiment.
(c) National heroes.
(d) Partners in a great mission.

2. Complete this flying theorem: "There are no accidents and no fatal flaws in the machines..."
(a) there are only pilots with the wrong stuff.
(b) there are, however, dumb mistakes.
(c) just untimely tragedies.
(d) if you follow the manuals, you will be fine.

3. Why do the volunteers report to Lovelace?
(a) For medical testing.
(b) For psychological testing.
(c) To observe rocket testing.
(d) For flight training.

4. Based on the magazine article that is run on Glenn, Grissom, and Shepard, what do these three become known as?
(a) The Chosen.
(b) The Golden Boys.
(c) The Lucky Ones.
(d) The First Three.

5. Which one of the astronauts is selected for the first Mercury flight?
(a) Wally Schirra.
(b) Gus Grissom.
(c) John Glenn.
(d) Alan Shepard.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pete receives his top-secret orders, what is the project he is being asked to volunteer for?

2. What do the pilots at Edwards finally expect the public to realize based on the chimpanzee's successful flight?

3. In every flight class, what ratio of new trainees do not earn their wings?

4. What is the most difficult routine in military flying?

5. What does the author liken the deck of a carrier to?

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