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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, "The Club".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After countless delays and several launch attempts, on what day is the manned flight finally launched?
(a) February 20, 1962.
(b) January 1, 1963.
(c) April 1, 1962.
(d) January 23, 1062.

2. How many kills does Yeager have by the end of World War II?
(a) 13 1/2.
(b) 5 1/2.
(c) 10.
(d) 21.

3. Which of the astronauts place a sign inside the capsule reading "No handball playing in this area" to help keep Shepard relaxed and loose?
(a) Deke Slayton.
(b) Gordon Cooper.
(c) Gus Grissom.
(d) John Glenn.

4. Which magazine buys the exclusive rights to the astronauts' personal stories for $500,000?
(a) Time.
(b) Life.
(c) Aviation Week & Space Technology.
(d) Newsweek.

5. What do the engineers see as the most difficult, challenging, and pioneering part of the project?
(a) The technology.
(b) The courage necessary to fly in the capsule.
(c) The flying capsule.
(d) The flight itself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What record does Bob White set during one of his X-15 flights?

2. Which pilot waxes philosophical when asked at the press conference about family and religion (much to the surprise and astonishment of the other pilots)?

3. Which astronaut is scheduled for the next space flight?

4. What is Cape Canaveral's new function?

5. Why are the wives calling each other at the beginning of the story?

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