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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "In Single Combat".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What feature makes Pete Conrad different from a lot of other pilots?
(a) He is older than average.
(b) He can't stand being trifled with.
(c) He speaks both English and Spanish.
(d) He is taller than average.

2. When Gus Grissom's wife gives birth to their first child, where is Gus?
(a) In the delivery room.
(b) On base, completing his flight training.
(c) Fighting overseas in Korea.
(d) On a top-secret mission.

3. What is the name Yeager gives to his plane?
(a) Guns of Death.
(b) Glamorous Glynnis.
(c) Rocketing Rickshaw.
(d) Soaring Eagle.

4. What are the pilots known by at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
(a) Their call sign.
(b) Their nickname.
(c) Their given name.
(d) Their number.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Jim Lovell's nickname?

3. How many test pilots are in the original group in Jacksonville?

4. From the original volunteers for the program, how many are finally accepted as astronauts?

5. What is the top speed attained during the October 14th flight?

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