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

2. Which two astronauts are selected to be the backup astronauts?
(a) Wally Schirra and John Glenn.
(b) Alan Shepard and John Glenn.
(c) John Glenn and Gus Grissom.
(d) Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom.

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

4. What does every fighter jock also think of himself as?
(a) An ace driver.
(b) A ladies' man.
(c) An indestructible force.
(d) A being just beneath God.

5. Who does NASA hire to be the astronauts' press representative?
(a) John Mortey.
(b) Betty Grissom.
(c) Alfred Godfrey.
(d) Leo DeOrsey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is James Webb?

2. What political event leads to Project Mercury being thought of, for the first time, as potentially expendable?

3. What do the engineers see as the most difficult, challenging, and pioneering part of the project?

4. Why do fighter pilots have an intense dislike for flight surgeons?

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

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